New Vortech Maxflow Blow-Off Valve Upgrade for FT86 Supercharging Systems

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by ft86me

+1. Brian said he's gonna get on the people about shipping them out but haven't heard anything yet.

I'm sure Brian@Vortech hasn't forgotten. I'll also find out for you guys as well.

[v1ru5]

Originally Posted by Rick@Vortech

I'm sure @Brian@Vortech hasn't forgotten. I'll also find out for you guys as well.

So, any news?

[Brian@Vortech]

Originally Posted by v1ru5

So, any news?

Yes! Pre-orders are shipping Monday!

[v1ru5]

Originally Posted by Brian@Vortech

Yes! Pre-orders are shipping Monday!

[ft86me]

Originally Posted by Brian@Vortech

Yes! Pre-orders are shipping Monday!

Daayyuuummmm I know I'm for suuuuure getting mine real soon haha. Thanks for the help Brian!

[Cal3000]

Originally Posted by Brian@Vortech

Yes! Pre-orders are shipping Monday!

How much is this?

[Brian@Vortech]

Originally Posted by Cal3000

How much is this?

MSRP is $447.95. Shipping now, so get your order in soon!

[ft86me]

Just got mine right meow!! Got pics of it on my ig. Won't be installing until I get my car back from Dtm autobody later this week, but damn she's beautiful!!! Thanks brian@vortech and rick@vortech !! Awesome work and great customer service as always !

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by ft86me

Just got mine right meow!! Got pics of it on my ig. Won't be installing until I get my car back from Dtm autobody later this week, but damn she's beautiful!!! Thanks brian@vortech and rick@vortech !! Awesome work and great customer service as always !

[F1point4]

I got a call that mine should be shipping today. I gave them a shipping label to use since my shipping rates are cheaper SHould get it tomorrow if it actually went out today.

May install it tomorrow

[GUYVER116]

How's everyone's install's going? I'm tackling mine today.

[ft86me]

Originally Posted by GUYVER116

How's everyone's install's going? I'm tackling mine today.

Can't do mine till my car is back so next Sunday for me. Let's see a vid when you're done and tell us how you did it !!

[v1ru5]

Originally Posted by GUYVER116

How's everyone's install's going? I'm tackling mine today.

Wish mine was here today.

Scheduled Delivery:
Thursday, 10/03/2013, By End of Day
Last Location:
Arrived - Laurel, MD, United States, Wednesday, 10/02/2013

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by GUYVER116

How's everyone's install's going? I'm tackling mine today.

The absolute easiest way to do it is to pull the front bumper off & follow the instructions for installing this tube in the original manual (Also gives you more working space). I did another one yesterday through just the fender well & it was pretty tricky. Here are some quick "off the top of my head" instructions if you wish to leave the bumper on:

1. Jack up the drivers side of the car & secure it with a jack stand.
2. Remove drivers side wheel.
3. Remove the clips & screw securing the fender liner to the bumper & body.
4. Remove the Vortech airbox.
5. Remove the air box support that the drivers side of the box bolts to (We included this with the kit)
6. Using an 8mm socket & wrench, reach up under the bumper & loosen the upper hose clamp securing tube A & B together. (NOTE: This can get tricky if you don't have the hose clamp worm gear facing in a direction that's accessible. The windshield washer reservoir can also become an obstacle)
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the top of the plastic bypass valve.
8. Remove the plastic bypass valve & 1" hose from the bung on the factory tube.
9. Loosen the hose clamp securing Tube A to the supercharger.
10. Remove the old tube from the vehicle, making sure not to scratch anything up.
11. Install the new Tube A to the vehicle & slide it into the silicone couplers, but DO NOT tighten the hose clamps at this time.
12. Locate the vacuum line previously removed from the plastic BOV & install it onto the new BOV. (The hose is a pretty snug fit, but it fits. Suggest coating the nipple with a small amount of oil)
13. Position the bypass valve on the tube & install. Be sure to use the supplied gasket & allen-head screws (Using a small, stubby allen key makes this much easier).
14. Once installed, make sure the vacuum line is free & clear of any obstructions.
15. Secure all of the hose clamps & reinstall everything previously removed.

I took pictures yesterday during the install, but I left my camera at home. I'll see if I can post them later tonight once I'm home.

If anyone has any other questions, feel free to ask!