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Originally Posted by insomniac341
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.
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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.