Si-Trim blown up already
02-02-2008, 03:23 PM
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it was making an ear piercing sound so I took off the filter and the charger itself was leaking oil!!!!!!! ALOT!!! It was also making the same noise my last three chargers made when they failed!!
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02-02-2008, 03:59 PM
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It sounds like a bad case or shaft possibly. If neither of those have been replaced there is the chance that they are not straight or something else which may lead to the repeated blower failure.
Note: Before anyone flames understand that I rebuild superchargers part time and I know first hand that the assembly goes well beyond just good bearings and seals for a rebuild to be any good. OP, please understand I am not saying you did something to it, I am just saying that depending on who rebuilt it there is a good chance they may not have noticed something that could be quite crucial such as a rough spot on the shaft near the seal or something.
Note: Before anyone flames understand that I rebuild superchargers part time and I know first hand that the assembly goes well beyond just good bearings and seals for a rebuild to be any good. OP, please understand I am not saying you did something to it, I am just saying that depending on who rebuilt it there is a good chance they may not have noticed something that could be quite crucial such as a rough spot on the shaft near the seal or something.
02-02-2008, 04:17 PM
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that sucks, sorry to hear of your problems.i agree with Quamen, sounds like a particular discreapencey with that one blower, the tolerences on that unit might not be to spec. that supercharger head unit needs to be gone over with a mic and magnifing glass. probably just a lemon.
02-02-2008, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by str8dum1
vortech isnt sending out rebuilt blowers, at least in my case it was a brand new unit.
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/329533-vortech-difference-in-si-trim-and-t-trim.html
02-02-2008, 05:09 PM
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They did rebuild it twice then they offered me a ttrim but then sent me the si trim and yeah its f*ked so now im going to call them and say i want my money back cause this is just stupid and move on to the powerlab!!!!!! FTMFW
02-02-2008, 05:16 PM
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Great choice on going Powerlab! I got to hear a Z on the dyno with a Powerlab kit, and I love it. I'm sure you'll be extremely impressed. Hope all goes well for you!!
02-02-2008, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Floridaboy1605
They did rebuild it twice then they offered me a ttrim but then sent me the si trim and yeah its f*ked so now im going to call them and say i want my money back cause this is just stupid and move on to the powerlab!!!!!! FTMFW
+1 do it once do it right
02-02-2008, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Floridaboy1605
They did rebuild it twice then they offered me a ttrim but then sent me the si trim and yeah its f*ked so now im going to call them and say i want my money back cause this is just stupid and move on to the powerlab!!!!!! FTMFW
I have tried to get my money back, it has not happened yet. I'm on my 4th s/c with them and still under 2,000 miles on my kit. If you are able to get your money back please let me know.
02-03-2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Floridaboy1605
yea I'm def done with vortech now and going to powerlab!!!
But you say you are going to Powerlab, but their Kit have NOT been sold to the public as yet. I have been around this game for a while and have seen hype after hype about new products from companies.....and have seen most of them go up like New Years fireworks.
I am not saying Powerlab does not have a good product....and I am not saying they do either......their kit has not been proven in daily use as yet.
Yes, I have seen the Dyno sheets and yes they make power....but can they stand up to the beating that most of you put Kits through?.....that has not been proven as yet.
All I am saying is, you have had bad luck with the turbo system you have now....so why jump into something thats this new...not even out yet? You should be considering at this point something that will make you a believer in FI again
Like I said before...I am not a fan of Vortech....and I will never buy one...but thats my opinion.
02-03-2008, 07:51 AM
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I am not a Vortech fan...but they have been around for a long time, and with that they have sold many units , and when you sell that many you will have problems with some of them.
But you say you are going to Powerlab, but their Kit have NOT been sold to the public as yet. I have been around this game for a while and have seen hype after hype about new products from companies.....and have seen most of them go up like New Years fireworks.
I am not saying Powerlab does not have a good product....and I am not saying they do either......their kit has not been proven in daily use as yet.
Yes, I have seen the Dyno sheets and yes they make power....but can they stand up to the beating that most of you put Kits through?.....that has not been proven as yet.
All I am saying is, you have had bad luck with the turbo system you have now....so why jump into something thats this new...not even out yet? You should be considering at this point something that will make you a believer in FI again
Like I said before...I am not a fan of Vortech....and I will never buy one...but thats my opinion.
But you say you are going to Powerlab, but their Kit have NOT been sold to the public as yet. I have been around this game for a while and have seen hype after hype about new products from companies.....and have seen most of them go up like New Years fireworks.
I am not saying Powerlab does not have a good product....and I am not saying they do either......their kit has not been proven in daily use as yet.
Yes, I have seen the Dyno sheets and yes they make power....but can they stand up to the beating that most of you put Kits through?.....that has not been proven as yet.
All I am saying is, you have had bad luck with the turbo system you have now....so why jump into something thats this new...not even out yet? You should be considering at this point something that will make you a believer in FI again
Like I said before...I am not a fan of Vortech....and I will never buy one...but thats my opinion.