Pete's Perrin Vortech build thread

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Taylor13

How do i subscribe to a thread/journal? Please reply.


Edit: Great build by the way

At the top of the page you will see a black button that says "thread tools". Drop that down and pick "subscribe to thread".

[edward]

Subscribed! Post often

[Amalgamo]

@Pete, I'm in the same process as you are but I already installed the overpipe and front pipe myself. I already had the HKS cat back installed. I got the first delivery from Perrin Monday but did not get the Ecutek cable yet. I was upset to know that the supercharger is not shipping this week as they said in their post. They also dont know how many they are getting so the wait might be even longer. I'm gonna try to get the cable and the 93 tune as well, hoping to see a bit more difference with all the exhaust in place and the afe intake (soon for sale).

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Amalgamo

@Pete, I'm in the same process as you are but I already installed the overpipe and front pipe myself. I already had the HKS cat back installed. I got the first delivery from Perrin Monday but did not get the Ecutek cable yet. I was upset to know that the supercharger is not shipping this week as they said in their post. They also dont know how many they are getting so the wait might be even longer. I'm gonna try to get the cable and the 93 tune as well, hoping to see a bit more difference with all the exhaust in place and the afe intake (soon for sale).

Cool, I bet you will see more than a few horses added. I am mildly jealous.

Yeah, it seems that Vortech is selling these kits as fast as they can make them. Good for them, slow for us. I am so ready to get this kit in my car, the wait is killing me!

[Pete]

I got my arm rest in much faster than I thought I would.



The stitching and leather feel are high quality.



The bottom is just a plastic piece that fits into the console, with the thicker side opposite the drink holder.



There are felt-like strips on both sides of it to stop it from rattling.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Pete

I flashed the Perrin 93 tune yesterday around lunch. The pedal felt weird and soft at first like resetting the ECU, but as I drove it around it started to pick up more power. It is pulling harder now than stock, but I think the gains from just the tune are pretty mild with no I/E or other changes. It feels smoother and the engine sounds more aggressive past 4k RPMs. The torque dip has been shortened, but not enough to change it's character.

It's fun to play with while I wait for my Vortech kit, but it makes waiting even harder.

I was on the road this past weekend driving across a few states and back, and I found that the power level has continued to increase. The pull and sound are both noticeably better than stock.

[BRZGT86]

What arm rest is that? Looks great. Keep up the good build.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by BRZGT86

What arm rest is that? Looks great. Keep up the good build.

I found it on ebay. Just do a search for FRS armrest, then sort by highest cost. It is nice but be warned it is much more expensive than any of the smaller ones.

[BRZGT86]

Thank you. Will do.

[PhastekSport]

Subscribed!

[NJA]

you've got some quality parts going on this car sir

[Pete]

I put in some LED strips that my GF gave me for Christmas. I put the controller on the passenger side for her, but I can still easily reach it from the driver's seat. I need to vacuum my car in these pics, sorry. It's my DD




I also got my CF plate from @doggy, it brings everything together perfectly.

[Amadeus]

Do you have an ETA on the supercharger?

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Amadeus

Do you have an ETA on the supercharger?

I just heard that we are getting ours shipped from Vortech late next week. Apparently there were some manufacturing delays but ours are definitely in the first batch they get.

Whatever :happy0180:

It is what it is man, new parts always take a while in any industry. It's like trying to get a new iPhone on release day, you may have to wait a while. I am getting so impatient with this exhaust sitting in my living room I am wondering if I should just go ahead and get it installed it while I am waiting for the kit to get here.

I got another box from Perrin today with the second round of stuff I ordered.



I got some nice aluminum parts to dress up the engine a bit with my Vortech kit when it finally gets here.