What about gauges and such? I would think those are a must..... Which ones and estimated cost for parts & labor for a SC system?

THANKS!

 

The consensus is that you need at least these three gauges: EGT, Boost, and A/F. However, having these three gauges installed in my car (figure $1000 total) I can say that Boost and A/F are pretty hard to monitor while you're at WOT. I'm not so sure I would be able to hold down pedal to floor, watch RPMs so as not to hit rev limiter, watch where i'm going, and read the Boost and A/F gauges all at the same time. If I had it to do over again, EGT and Oil temp might be the only gauges I would install.

--Steve

 

I wouldn't bother with an EGT gauge, yeah sure it will tell you how hot your running, but it won't save your ***, trust me. Just buy a good Wideband O2, buy an FJO, it's more then worth it. It's easy to monitor your A/F and boost while at WOT. You just got to listen to your engine, you'll know when to shift.

 

sweet #'s, congrats enthuzd!!! I'll add you to the list as soon as the admins untie my hands!

--j2

 

final run, the 396 was a blip, but look how much smoother things above 5k are...

 

wow, you're SOOO close to the 400 line. Try to squeeze an extra 3 HP outa that HP so you can have the "400 HP" bragging rights.

 

OK you just sold me on a vortech, I always wanted one for my Rustang 5.0 but couldnt afford it......But I need a reputable & experienced shop to do the work -- any recommendations....?..I live in Macon, Ga. How far does one have to go to satisfy a need for speed...... ????...Thanks Ed

 

enthuzd, have you raised your car's rev limiter? Looks on the graph like you're over 6500 by a couple hundred RPMs.

--Steve

 

Congratz to you enthuzd. I am staring at that beautiful fat torque curve. Its very strong down low for a centrifugal SC. Maybe its do to your other mods, but either way I think you have a hell of a set up now.

 

Ok, I just went back and dug up the dynoes for some ATI kit and the low end torque on the ATI's, 2000 - 4000 rpms, are nothing like the one on your Vortech's. What type of snail is on the Vortech kit thats causing such a divergance in torque. Is it the Crawford plenum, RT cats, and Borla exhaust giving you such gains? Again, hats of to you enthuzd.

 

Thanks everyone... It was just my money. It took talent to get those great numbers. Thanks ecoli.

Dollar99
- I'm not greedy. I'm already close enough to 400 to make me nervous about longevity... I expect track days this summer at Brainerd and Road America, both tough on motors...


zimbo
- it does look like I'm higher than 6600, but I'm still stock so go figure.


EE
- Yea, I am really excited about the TQ numbers!

 

It's still stock (6600???), but we might have tagged revlimiter for a split second.

What are you other guys with custom tuned Vortecs running for A/Fs and timing? And what octane gas do you run?

 

I am also seriously considering this kit. Does the "clinking" noise mentioned above eventually go away? How about the overall noise level, does it decrease over time? Thanks much!

 

almost 400hp, this is on stock internals? How long do you think this will last you?

I was planning on getting a TT kit, but you might have just changed my mind...

 

Could you tell us what the tuner did to even out the hp gains .You had that usual dip around 5,000 rpm and this one show very little ??? He did a great job it looks like . Could you ask him to explain ?

 

I took a video of the car doing a dyno run if someone wants to host it...

Stuart

 

I knew that I would raise some emotions with my post in this trend. Whenever you compare products on this board, there always seems to be tension for no reason. Alot of new potential buyers are keeping up with the vortech findings with good cause.

 

I'll still be able to kick his *** with my Audi S4 though, he just doesn't know it yet.

 

Don't mind him

He's affffraid!!!!!!!!!

What is it with those German car guys anyway?

 

enthuzd,
Send the clip to me, I'll host it for a little while.

spadfield@vortechsuperchargers.com