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Nice! If you plan on rebuilding it, go ahead and upgrade the blower, and spin it faster for more boost with upgraded cog pulley and a larger crankshaft pulley like ATI or Fluidampr. I wouldn't go that low of compression, maybe 9.5.1, stock or higher. 8.8 is more for big boost turbos. Good luck when the time comes.
For every 5.5*f increase in ATI's you loose about 1% Hp, On a Hot Summer Day of 90-95*f with Dew Points in the 70* range my ATI's are 8-10*f above Ambient consistently with the TR-1245. This is WOT 1/4 mile run thru the traps....
For my setup please see my sign.
Originally Posted by terrasmak
Wow that's huge intercooler, looking at the 1045 I have I think it's beyond huge.
For every 5.5*f increase in ATI's you loose about 1% Hp, On a Hot Summer Day of 90-95*f with Dew Points in the 70* range my ATI's are 8-10*f above Ambient consistently with the TR-1245. This is WOT 1/4 mile run thru the traps....
For my setup please see my sign.
I was averaging 30*f over the ambient temperature under boost with the small intercooler that came with the Vortech kit... which I believe is a Spearco. Based on your calculation, that's a decent increase.
Lol I was getting 45+ over ambient after going wot to the top of 4th gear this last summer with my eBay special intercooler, which sadly gained me more power than the stock intercooler from the kit. That's why I run water meth.
A few months back my SC began making a noise. As time passed, the noise increased, sort of like swirling marbles in a tin can. To localize the noise I pulled off the cog belt and started the car...and the noise was gone. I store my car during the winter here in Rhode Island, so I decided a couple weeks ago that it was good time to send it to Vortech for a refresh. I dealt with Jamie from Vortech and so far their customer service has been great. I just heard back from him today and he informed me that my SC was definitely in need of bearings. They're replacing the bearings and seals (minor rebuild) for $390. I should have the SC back next week. The old bearings lasted me 3 years and about 30K miles.
Why not upgrade the blower impeller while you have it there?
Good question! I thought about it and I'm still thinking about it I didn't want to visit my tuner again until the block is built and the pieces are in place. I was hoping to get some more time out of the car the way it is. This will give me time to get the other parts along with saving money for install, machine shop, and tuner costs.
Since my car is in the shop I'm having my clutch and flywheel installed. I picked the kit up from Joe at ZSpeed. Joe is very knowledgeable on driveline components for our platform and he provides good customer service. Also, unlike other venders, he tests components out on his car first so he can offer practical insite beyond the manufactures specifications.
My Vortech Build
I didn't want to visit my tuner again until the block is built and the pieces are in place. I was hoping to get some more time out of the car the way it is. This will give me time to get the other parts along with saving money for install, machine shop, and tuner costs.
