Hey gus, i got a vortech supercharger from one member from here, i already installed, and it makes some internal noises. is that normal??

http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...3042010007.flv

 

doesn't sound normal.

 

It's hard to guage over a video. The type of sound isn't normal, but it doesn't sound very loud, which may mean it's nothing. best way to check is to remove the COG belt, and turn the Vortech pulley by hand, it should rotate very smoothly. If it "catches' then bad bearings.

 

At what RPM is your idle set?

 

Is your radiator cap leaking?

 

about 750

 

+1

I know they make some racket at idle, but I don't think it sounds like that.

 

no, i changed the coolant

 

ok, i ll check it. so if it needs bearing, i can get them as a rebuild kit?

 

yup, sure can. Just contact the manufacturer of the blower and they'll be able to get you started on getting one.

 

thats normal. bump the idle to 900 and the rattle will go away.

 

Rebuilding the SC is not that hard, but you have to have a hydraulic press and some bearing pullers. http://superchargerrebuilds.com/ sells the kits, but i just reccomend sending it to them or to vortech.

 

If it's just a rattle, it's probably the normal noises that the vortech makes. If it starts making an aweful metal on metal noise it's time for a rebuild.

 

I've seen Vortechs make funny sounds at idle but normal at non-idle RPM. Does it go away when revving it?

 

Doesn't sound normal to me.

 

Sounds worse than mine used to and mine idled around 750-800.

 

ok, im checking all the bearing of the pulleys, but i have another question, does any one know what should i do with this hose? cos at the vortech manual doesnt tell anything about it.

 

There should be an extension hose and adaptor that runs to the back of the Vortech filter. Looks like you are missing a couple of pieces.

 

i got this hose

 

You interested in trading you stock blower for a more powerful Si Trim blower for about the same price as a rebuild?

https://my350z.com/forum/turbos-nitr...ale-trade.html

I don't care if your bearings are shot as I'll be getting the blower upgraded anyway...as long as you have the V2 blower and it has the CARB # on it...

BTW, this is what it sounds like...I had my blower fully rebuilt as well...

https://my350z.com/forum/7698885-post22.html