Vortech Supercharging Systems Now Legal On 2 Continents... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Brian@Vortech · 10-18-2013, 06:32 PM

In our continual effort to bring you the best, most efficient supercharging systems available, Vortech now offers Supercharging Systems completely legal for operation on 2 continents. CARB Legal here in North America, and TUV E5 approved for the European marketplace.

That's right boys and girls...WE PASSED! Not only just CARB, but our systems are now also TUV E5 approved in Europe as well. So now the systems making the most supercharged horsepower are also completely legal. Did I mention there was a Pre-SEMA Special going on too? If you haven't already done so, NOW is the time to add a Vortech Supercharging System to your 86...

What would you do with 50% more power?

Rick@Vortech · 10-18-2013, 08:02 PM

This makes me happy!

Mad1723 · 10-18-2013, 09:07 PM

Congrats. Once my budget settles a bit more, it's one of the upgrades I'm planning for next summer! Started a new job that'll give my a bit more room for playing around

CSG Mike · 10-18-2013, 09:25 PM

Like!

johnb831 · 10-18-2013, 09:30 PM

That's awesome news!!

ft86me · 10-18-2013, 10:37 PM

for us that already have the kit, is there a badge or anything of that sort or some sort of document or some sign of proof? Awesome work dudes!! Great news!

Cal3000 · 10-19-2013, 04:32 AM

Same question as ft86me. Will we have to have a Vortech base tune?

EAGLE5 · 10-22-2013, 01:14 PM

Excellent. Will there be a free flash available for those who don't use EcuTek?

sw20kosh · 10-22-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ft86me

for us that already have the kit, is there a badge or anything of that sort or some sort of document or some sign of proof? Awesome work dudes!! Great news!

This. Curious to see if/how this applies retroactively.

sw20kosh · 10-23-2013, 03:04 PM

I guess it wont... lol

Amadeus · 10-23-2013, 03:32 PM

IIRC, CARB only applies to kits purchased directly from Vortech using their tune. If you purchased from a tuner then I don't think it's CARB legal and I don't think you can buy just the tune from Vortech.

Circuit Motorsports · 10-23-2013, 04:50 PM

Awesome!

We have installed one of these o a local car and it is a very nice kit.

Brian@Vortech · 10-23-2013, 05:05 PM

If you purchase/purchased the complete system (P/N# 4TF218-014L) then you are covered both in the future and retroactively. We have always been very clear about the complete systems purchased with the Vortech calibration being the only systems that we can get covered under any E.O. that we are granted. The Air Resources Board is very particular about this. No smaller pulleys, no custom tuning.

With that being said, I have never been sure how a Smog test facility would be able to determine what actual tune is in your PCM. They can examine your parts, they can measure your pulleys, they can test your emissions...but has anyone ever seen them actually verify where a tune file came from?

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 10-23-2013, 05:10 PM

Awesome to hear. I know we love our kit.

10-18-2013, 06:32 PM	#1
Brian@Vortech Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Vortech Supercharged M6 FR-S UM Location: SoCal Posts: 207 Thanks: 251 Thanked 616 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Vortech Supercharging Systems Now Legal On 2 Continents... In our continual effort to bring you the best, most efficient supercharging systems available, Vortech now offers Supercharging Systems completely legal for operation on 2 continents. CARB Legal here in North America, and TUV E5 approved for the European marketplace. That's right boys and girls...WE PASSED! Not only just CARB, but our systems are now also TUV E5 approved in Europe as well. So now the systems making the most supercharged horsepower are also completely legal. Did I mention there was a Pre-SEMA Special going on too? If you haven't already done so, NOW is the time to add a Vortech Supercharging System to your 86... What would you do with 50% more power?

10-19-2013, 04:32 AM	#7
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same question as ft86me. Will we have to have a Vortech base tune? __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

10-23-2013, 03:04 PM	#10
sw20kosh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Black FR-S Location: SF Posts: 3,030 Thanks: 881 Thanked 2,014 Times in 990 Posts Mentioned: 153 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I guess it wont... lol __________________ 86DRIVE Challenge

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ft86me Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Endor Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 802 Thanked 349 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	for us that already have the kit, is there a badge or anything of that sort or some sort of document or some sign of proof? Awesome work dudes!! Great news!

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Amadeus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: White MT FR-S Location: . Posts: 109 Thanks: 131 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IIRC, CARB only applies to kits purchased directly from Vortech using their tune. If you purchased from a tuner then I don't think it's CARB legal and I don't think you can buy just the tune from Vortech.

10-23-2013, 04:50 PM	#12
Circuit Motorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,353 Thanks: 294 Thanked 495 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Awesome! We have installed one of these o a local car and it is a very nice kit.

10-23-2013, 05:05 PM	#13
Brian@Vortech Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Vortech Supercharged M6 FR-S UM Location: SoCal Posts: 207 Thanks: 251 Thanked 616 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you purchase/purchased the complete system (P/N# 4TF218-014L) then you are covered both in the future and retroactively. We have always been very clear about the complete systems purchased with the Vortech calibration being the only systems that we can get covered under any E.O. that we are granted. The Air Resources Board is very particular about this. No smaller pulleys, no custom tuning. With that being said, I have never been sure how a Smog test facility would be able to determine what actual tune is in your PCM. They can examine your parts, they can measure your pulleys, they can test your emissions...but has anyone ever seen them actually verify where a tune file came from?

10-23-2013, 05:10 PM	#14
FT-86 SpeedFactory Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 7,694 Thanks: 1,298 Thanked 3,578 Times in 1,253 Posts Mentioned: 341 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	Awesome to hear. I know we love our kit.

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