installed my vortech today
04-17-2008, 05:17 PM
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installed my vortech today
I started at 9:30 this morning and I finished at 8:00. Here is a list of what I did.
1. Walbro in tank pump, used the CJM install guide and it was so easy.
2. RC 550 injectors
3. NGK 1 step colder plugs
4. Tapped the upper oil pan
5. oil filter sandwich plate with oil feed line
6. installed iso thermal gasket and had no clearance issues with lower plenum and injectors.
7. installed intake pipes, mounting braket, blower, intercooler, and bypass valve.
The one thing that became a real pain was some of the clamps provided by Vortech were to small, so I'll be buying new ones tomorrow.
I want to give a shout out to JonnyC and Shariff at Forged Performance for their help. Thanks Guys.
Next thing to do is reinstall bumper add oil, GTM pulley, and belt and get tuned by Japtrix next week.
NOW here are the pics
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1. Walbro in tank pump, used the CJM install guide and it was so easy.
2. RC 550 injectors
3. NGK 1 step colder plugs
4. Tapped the upper oil pan
5. oil filter sandwich plate with oil feed line
6. installed iso thermal gasket and had no clearance issues with lower plenum and injectors.
7. installed intake pipes, mounting braket, blower, intercooler, and bypass valve.
The one thing that became a real pain was some of the clamps provided by Vortech were to small, so I'll be buying new ones tomorrow.
I want to give a shout out to JonnyC and Shariff at Forged Performance for their help. Thanks Guys.
Next thing to do is reinstall bumper add oil, GTM pulley, and belt and get tuned by Japtrix next week.
NOW here are the pics
Attachment 185721
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04-17-2008, 05:28 PM
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nice bud i do all my work to but not be ignorant or anything but its not going ot be enuff for you i was procharger for 8 months and it was fun but once you drvie a turbo or twin turbo z your vortech wont be enough but congrats on the install thats a pretty good time on install
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04-17-2008, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpin714style
i thought it wasnt good to go past 360whp on stock internals?? i could be wrong though
04-17-2008, 06:29 PM
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Congrats Gabe! Glad I could help out. Hopefully you didn't have a hard time finding a 3/8 NPT tap.
But man, you suck - I'm on like my 4th day of my install. But that's taking my time and doing my wideband and gauge install. How are the clearances by the cog belt? I'm afraid the belt might shred up some wires on either side.
To everyone else about the power...a lot of people are running Vortechs on completely stock motors - and this is what I'm going to be doing. I know I run the risk of bending some rods, but I'm going to be really conservative for a while.
But man, you suck - I'm on like my 4th day of my install. But that's taking my time and doing my wideband and gauge install. How are the clearances by the cog belt? I'm afraid the belt might shred up some wires on either side.
To everyone else about the power...a lot of people are running Vortechs on completely stock motors - and this is what I'm going to be doing. I know I run the risk of bending some rods, but I'm going to be really conservative for a while.
04-17-2008, 06:46 PM
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I found the NPT right down the street from my house. I'm sticking with the 32 tooth cog pulley for now and It is very close to the wires but I think it will be OK. The pipes were a pain to couple but I managed. Trying to get the intercooler straight was also a task. I still have to install my gauges which will take place this weekend and I have to figure out how to install the utec MAP sensor.
Damn it im so jealous. Nice install bro!
04-18-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpin714style
i thought it wasnt good to go past 360whp on stock internals?? i could be wrong though
Procharger was a simple install all you need is jack stands your all good.Anyways good luck with install and tune.
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04-18-2008, 02:48 PM
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I went for the 3.12 on the pulley. I just routed all the vacume lines for the bypass valve , boost gauge, and utec MAP sensor. I started her up for the first time also but without the cog pulley belt. I just don't want to take that chance. I was going to drive to Japtix like this but the car is way to rich and wants to stall. Looks like I'm going to be towing the car there.
04-20-2008, 12:50 PM
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Hey gabe, how did you run the oil return line down to the fitting? I'm wondering if the route I went will cause any kinks. From the blower I ran it towards the passenger side down and around the charge pipe along with the rubber a/c line. Did you run it the same way? Or did you run it behind the charge pipe against the frame?
04-20-2008, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Hey gabe, how did you run the oil return line down to the fitting? I'm wondering if the route I went will cause any kinks. From the blower I ran it towards the passenger side down and around the charge pipe along with the rubber a/c line. Did you run it the same way? Or did you run it behind the charge pipe against the frame?
