Questions and Discussion on Vortech Supercharging Systems

[Sellout]

Originally Posted by Brian@Vortech

For people that reach the maximum of what the V-3 can support, we now have an H/D oil fed version that can be upgraded to. The H/D unit can be spun quite a bit higher, and (to my knowledge) no one has been able to max it out yet. So, depending on your goals...you probably won't have to spin the engine up to 9K to hit your target horsepower, as long as the corresponding exhaust modifications are also included in your build plans. However, anything that spins the compressor faster will make more boost...so revving the engine to a higher rpm can be used in lieu of, or in combination with, different pulley combinations to reach the intended target power and/or boost.

Must have details. Please tell me it's also going to be CARB approved like the bigger units on the American cars...

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by Adeets

Price and is it a direct swap (not counting the oil feed lines)

The blower itself is a direct swap, yes. I don't know the price off the top of my head for a brand new H/D Oil Fed unit, but I'll check as soon as I'm near our system.

However, if you don't want to spend the money on buying an entirely new blower, you could always send in your blower & have it converted to a heavy-duty oil-fed unit. That conversion gets you the following:

-New Gearcase Seal
-New Impeller Seal
-New Input Seal
-New H/D Bearings (V-3 has standars bearings. V-2 H/D has heavy duty bearings that can be spun to a higher RPM)

I'll talk to the Service Department tomorrow & get a price on that service, as well.

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by Sellout

Must have details. Please tell me it's also going to be CARB approved like the bigger units on the American cars...

The H/D oil fed unit will still fall under CARB approval. The impeller side of the blower & supercharger pulley (the only parts of the blower CARB cares about) will be the same as a V-3 self lube. Only the oiling of the blower is changed.

[ft86me]

Originally Posted by Rick@Vortech

The H/D oil fed unit will still fall under CARB approval. The impeller side of the blower & supercharger pulley (the only parts of the blower CARB cares about) will be the same as a V-3 self lube. Only the oiling of the blower is changed.

Uh oh I think I'm gonna have to make a purchase I'm the near future. I'll be keepin my eyes peeled for the info.

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by ft86me

Uh oh I think I'm gonna have to make a purchase I'm the near future. I'll be keepin my eyes peeled for the info.

Why am I not surprised?

Haha!

[ft86me]

Originally Posted by Rick@Vortech

Why am I not surprised?

Haha!

Lolol first things first! I'm waiting on my charge pipe! Lolol. I might as well bring my car and let you guys fuck w my car hahah

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by ft86me

Lolol first things first! I'm waiting on my charge pipe! Lolol. I might as well bring my car and let you guys fuck w my car hahah

[ft86me]

Originally Posted by Rick@Vortech

Lol basically that charge pipe w the blow off is my first priority theeeen I'll think get the new blower haha.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by ft86me

Lol basically that charge pipe w the blow off is my first priority theeeen I'll think get the new blower haha.

@448hpsti said the pipe sets are different for the different blowers. Not sure if that effects the charge pipe/BOV, but worth mentioning.

[JordanInnovations]

Originally Posted by Rick@Vortech

The blower itself is a direct swap, yes. I don't know the price off the top of my head for a brand new H/D Oil Fed unit, but I'll check as soon as I'm near our system.

However, if you don't want to spend the money on buying an entirely new blower, you could always send in your blower & have it converted to a heavy-duty oil-fed unit. That conversion gets you the following:

-New Gearcase Seal
-New Impeller Seal
-New Input Seal
-New H/D Bearings (V-3 has standars bearings. V-2 H/D has heavy duty bearings that can be spun to a higher RPM)

I'll talk to the Service Department tomorrow & get a price on that service, as well.

Rick that's awesome. Vortech coming through for all the guys wanting to push the limits, and it'll fall under their CARB approval for everyone that bought the CARB kit!

Can't do that with a turbo kit haha. Keep it up guys, and we'll keep getting them sold/installed.

-Jeff J

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by JordanInnovations

Rick that's awesome. Vortech coming through for all the guys wanting to push the limits, and it'll fall under their CARB approval for everyone that bought the CARB kit!

Can't do that with a turbo kit haha. Keep it up guys, and we'll keep getting them sold/installed.

-Jeff J

Will it TECHNICALLY fall under their CARB approval? or will it look close enough to slide under the radar? wouldn't CARB certification the modified blower require Vortech to submit the entire kit for approval again?

[djliquidsteele]

Originally Posted by Rick@Vortech

The blower itself is a direct swap, yes. I don't know the price off the top of my head for a brand new H/D Oil Fed unit, but I'll check as soon as I'm near our system.

However, if you don't want to spend the money on buying an entirely new blower, you could always send in your blower & have it converted to a heavy-duty oil-fed unit. That conversion gets you the following:

-New Gearcase Seal
-New Impeller Seal
-New Input Seal
-New H/D Bearings (V-3 has standars bearings. V-2 H/D has heavy duty bearings that can be spun to a higher RPM)

I'll talk to the Service Department tomorrow & get a price on that service, as well.

So is this something that can be bought right out of the gate? I'm 2.5" catless with a muffler delete. Is this enough to hit my 400hp mark that I want without maxing things out.

I guess I think of it terms of audio. I have a home stereo that has far more power than my speakers are rated for, but because everything is of such good quality, I don't have to be at the edge of its max to be loud. I guess the term would be headroom.

[Adeets]

Originally Posted by Rick@Vortech

The blower itself is a direct swap, yes. I don't know the price off the top of my head for a brand new H/D Oil Fed unit, but I'll check as soon as I'm near our system.

However, if you don't want to spend the money on buying an entirely new blower, you could always send in your blower & have it converted to a heavy-duty oil-fed unit. That conversion gets you the following:

-New Gearcase Seal
-New Impeller Seal
-New Input Seal
-New H/D Bearings (V-3 has standars bearings. V-2 H/D has heavy duty bearings that can be spun to a higher RPM)

I'll talk to the Service Department tomorrow & get a price on that service, as well.

Bump for price.

[448hpsti]

Originally Posted by skatery1989

O I am going to put this new unit to the test very soon!

That's being done right no, promise
I wasn't aware this was for sale already and release.