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Vortech Owner Thread & Setup Questions
Since there are many of us now running the vortech kit, I figured i'd make a single thread linking to others personal vortech threads. It would be nice to post videos, whp, and also be able to ask questions in relation to the kit and be able to discuss it with others who are also running the kit. Such as general questions like has anybody upgraded their clutch? What gauge setup are you running? etc.
All builds listed are using the new upgraded compressor. Red Alert http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33524 Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers Staggered 18" Rota MXR wheels 245/40 rear tires Vortech Supercharger Kit. Updated version. 3.48 inch. pulley pushing 11ish psi Visconti Tuned for 93 octane (2 maps) Borla UEL Header Perrin overpipe Perrin catted front pipe Borla exhaust Mushimoto CF oil catch can Stock clutch Stock fuel injectors Stock fuel pump Defi boost gauge OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter sending info to Nexus 7 running Torque for gauges Videos including 0-100 pull and 0-60 Phasetek http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30008 247whp 194wtq (93oct) 252whp 201wtq (93oct) 252whp 196wtq (93oct) Charged86 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33232 Visconti Tuned Perrin Crank Pulley Whiteline subframe inserts + trans mount Eibach 1 in lower Deutchswerks 65c pump Vortech supercharger kit. Updated version 9psi Pulley Motiv overpipe Invidia catless front pipe Invidia q300 stainless ReyRuiz191 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34135 300whp 216wtq (E85 at 9psi) Perrin Catback Exhaust Revworks Header Ecutek Dyno Tune by JMS Racing D3PE Catch Can AEM Digital Boost Gauge AEM Uego Wideband AFR Gauge Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers Tire's 255/35/18 Skatery1989 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34171 365whp 261wtq (E85 at 12.5psi) Perrin Non Resonated Non Catted Header Back Perrin Overpipe Perrin Oil Cooler Congiiee http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33024 236whp 166wtq Stock Car (Other than the Vortech Kit) Msile http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35025 253whp 193wtq CF Drive shaft HKS Legamax Catback Nameless Downpipe Wheels and Tires (lighter than stock) Rotors and Calipers (lighter than stock) Lightweight Perrin Pulley Draggin_AZ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37034 93 octane and no other mods Foobar GrimmSpeed Hood Struts Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley Perrin Non-Resonated Catback Perrin High-Performance Catted Frontpipe Perrin Overpipe Vortech Stage 1 Supercharger Kit Visconti ECUTek Vortech Supercharger Tune Whiteline Positive Shift Kit Visconti ECUTek Tune (deprecated by supercharger tune) Perrin ECUTek Tune (deprecated by supercharger tune) AFe/Takeda Momentum Stage 2 Cold Air Intake (deprecated by supercharger) 215/45-17 Blizzak LM60 Winter Performance Tires on Stock Rims 235/40R17 / 245/40R17 Yokohama S.Drive Summer Performance Tires on 17x8+42/17x9+35 WedsSport TC105N's Muteki Tuner Lug Nuts FT86Me http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37760 Visconti Vortech STG 1 kit VISCONTI TUNED Perrin oil cooler Koyorad upgraded radiator stock injectors stock clutch ark catback 2.5" ark test pipe 2.5" KW v3 whiteline camber bolts up front work emotion 18x8.5, 18x9.5 cusco front strut tower bar cusco rear strut tower bar cusco front lower arm cusco powerbrace front member cusco powerbrace rear member side cusco powerbrace rear end cusco powerbrace rear member cusco brake cylinder stopper cusco front sway bar cusco rear sway bar cusco rear pillowball lateral link cusco engine powerbrace (in box going on in a week) cusco oil filter 6000k hid yellow drl nitto nt05 245 beatsonic sharkfin led package seibon carbon rear seat delete t1r mirrors trd spoiler crystal eye led tail lights LED package upcoming mods in box and ready to install: sparco wheel nrg quick release bell hub vortex lip kit greddy carbon hood prop goodridge brake lines winmax brake pads motul brake fluid V1RU5 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37535 Parts ordered: * Visconti Vortech STG1 Wonderbar http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37539 247whp 196wtq Vortech standard kit (9psi) Perrin tune Perrin 2.5" catted/resonated header back Perrin crank pulley other mods won't affect hp still on stock tires Dezoris http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...d=1#post973692 Exterior 3M 35% Tint HID Powerhouse 6000k DRL HID Powerhouse 5000k Euro Concept HID HID Powerhouse LED Plate Lights Quick Wheel Swap Tools OEM Mud Guards S240 Badge Interior Nexus 7 Tablet and Custom Head Unit Install ELA Touch Screen Interface HID Powerhouse Custom 3000k LED Dome Light Lathewerks Stainless Steel Spherical Shift Knob Gunmetal Finish JPM Coachwerks Shift Boot JPM Coachwerks Dash Pod Imprezza Trunk Liner JPM Coachwerks Custom Dash Piece for Nexus 7 Fluids Motul 75W90 Diff Fluid Pentosin 85 Manual Trans Fluid Redline 0w20 Motor Oil | 500-10k Miles Redline 0w20 Motor Oil | 500-10k Miles Engine Radium Dual Catch Cans Koyo Radiator Vortech Supercharger Perrin Oil Cooler Perrin Tune Waiting for Fixes Perrin Headerback Exhaust Suspension Hankook RS3 Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 SPC Front Camber Bolts Whiteline Rear UCA Eccentric Bushings Custom Alignment Whiteline Rear Subframe Bushings Strano Parts Front Sway Bar Brakes Street | Project Mu 800HC+ Track | Carbotech XP10 DBA 4000 Front Rotors StopTech Slotted Rear Project Mu Brake Fluid Spiegler Stainless Lines Whiteline Rear Subframe Bushings Adeets 263whp 198wtq http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37818 Perrin light weight crank pully PST carbon fiber drive shaft Borla UEL (Shitty to be replaced) Perrin Cat back (heavy to be replaced) May 28th 263 HP dyno -June 10th install D3 catch can Full blown radiator fit ment 290 fuel pump 500cc port injectors (New tune/dyno) diirk 2013 SWP BRZ Premium Pinnacle Tint ISC Coil-Overs StopTech Brake Pads Rota Titans 17x9 +42 Ventus V12 245/40-17 TopSpeed Cat-back Exhaust Vortech Complete System OEM Mud Flaps Bluebatmobile Reverse Light Overlay Spyder 2 Tail lights Tye300 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20088 Toyota GT86 TRD AT Vortech Tuner Kit 57xtreme Revworks Header BC Coils on Swift Springs BenArmstrong http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30502 Engine: Vortech Supercharger Kit Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley Perrin Engine Oil Cooler AVO Air/Oil Separator Exhaust: HKS Equal Length, Catted Header HKS Catless, Stainless Front Pipe HKS Spec-L System Perrin Overpipe Huehuecoyotl (user banned but the thread contains some good info) http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30280 These are the ones I could find, if i missed anybody let me know and I can add them. |
haha I had no idea Huehuecoyotl got banned.
Anyway, this is probably a super lame first post, but after hardcore lurking for the past few months, and reading every single thread I could find, I have a few questions about the Vortech kit + other components of the car. 1. I like the feel of the stock suspension, but want something that lowers it about 1" or so. With the Vortech, I've read that it's a good idea to replace both the shocks and springs (so coilovers I guess). What suspensions are you guys using? 2. Planning to get the AP racing Sprint Big Brake kit from Essex - does the 20lb weight savings help offset the weight of the Vortech? Trying to keep the weight distribution close to the original. Also, Sprint or Endurance? Both seem fine since I won't be tracking it much at all. 3. Does the Vortech work well with the AT? Or, is everyone that has it currently running MT cars? 4. Is an oil cooler needed, based on what you guys have seen SO FAR? Obviously, that can still change with summer coming up, but what has been your experiences? 5. With the Vortech installed, is the Perrin intake (or any intake, for that matter) overkill? If not, which would be good to use with the kit? 6. (probably most importantly) How long of a break-in period is needed before adding the vortech is "safe" for a new engine? I have already decided to buy the kit, I just would like to get it installed ASAP, but want to make sure the engine is broken in properly first... Thanks so much for even taking the time to read this. I'm excited to be part of this community and really excited to see what else gets expanded upon/developed with this awesome platform. |
This shall be my 1st post too and may very well be just as lame, been lurking on these forums since 2009 lol. Probably not qualified to fully answer your questions but i have nothing better to do at this hour...
1. I'm no expert but I've been drooling over Racecomp's Tarmac IIs. 2. Sprint would seem sufficient if you're not going to track much. 3. No idea since I bought a MT, but hey if Vortech says it supports AT, I wouldn't doubt it. As for Q4/5/6, I'd like to hear the answers to these as well, especially regarding the intake. Edit: Does anyone have a picture of what the inside of the Vortech intake box looks like? From the looks of it, an intake designed to replace stock wouldn't fit at all with the blower being right in front of it. |
You might also want to designate which compressor, pulley, and fuel, if you're going to quote power levels.
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1. As far as suspension goes, im currently running megan street series coilovers. They're obviously not great coilovers but for the price they function pretty well. I am planning to upgrade coilovers as well as the rest of the suspension in the near future but for now the ride is fine. 2. If you wont be tracking it much then those brakes should be just fine. Not exactly sure what the complete weight of the vortech kit is, but the weight savings on the brakes will definitely offset some of the kit so you shouldnt be gaining that much more weight. 3. I also have a MT so I can't really comment on how it works with the AT, but as the last person answered vortech did state that it works with the AT so it shouldn't be a problem. 4. As far as an oil cooler goes, I dont really see a great need for one right now, but im gonna keep an eye on the temps as it starts to get hotter. I live in texas so it tends to get pretty hot in the summer time so I guess time will tell on that, but for right now the car runs fine without one but thats also in my future plans to get one. 5. The aftermarket intakes out won't work with the kit, but there is one included. I'll try and get an actual picture of the filter and everything of the intake installed on the kit. 6. For break in as long as you've broken in the engine with the first 1000 miles, it should be fine to add the kit, but of course this all starts falling in the lines of personal preference. As soon as I got past the break I didn't hesitate to start modding the car and start drifiting it as well and i've had no problems with the car yet. Currently im at 10,500 miles. |
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But if more people are interested i'll definitely add that info. |
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If you wanna update my mods are
Whiteline subframe inserts + trans mount Eibach 1 in lower Deutchswerks 65c pump Deutchswerks 550cc Vortech supercharger kit. Updated version 3.125 inch. Pulley 12 ish psi Motiv overpipe Invidia catless front pipe Invidia q300 stainless May 9th dyno tuned e85 at. @Hal@Dynosty. @Dustin@Dynosty |
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Thank you! this definitely helps! |
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3. The system will bolt right up without issue, but we have not released our tuning with our complete system for the automatic transmission yet. For systems purchased through Perrin or Visconti, they can provide you with tuning for an automatic transmission FR-S/BRZ without issue. On a side note, there are tons of manual transmission enthusiast-owned cars in SoCal, but we have not been able to source enough automatic owners in SoCal willing to lend us their cars for 4-6 weeks to confirm universal calibration for the autos. If anyone that has a 100% completely stock automatic FR-S/BRZ on here might be interested, they can pm me for further details. 4. An oil cooler should not be needed unless competition level track racing is your intended use, and even then the oil cooler is more of a given for any vehicle, regardless of modifications or boost. 5. The design of the Vortech air box included with the system is designed to function as a more OEM version of a CAI, and therefore would not allow the use of another CAI in conjuction with it. 6. We have had new car dealers that sell and install our various systems for years, right off the lot on brand new vehicles. For that reason, unless someone has a compelling argument on how an FA20 engine is unique in that fashion, I would say that no significant break in period should be required prior to Vortech System installation. |
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3. I just bought a complete system from you guys. So the tune that comes with won't work on my AT? When can we expect a tune? |
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