Questions and Discussion on Vortech Supercharging Systems - Page 47 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ft86me · 07-20-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Visconti

I've been working on Vortech stuff all week, so just a update I've come up with

Is this with the normal kit without the smaller pulley?!?!

Visconti · 07-20-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ft86me

Is this with the normal kit without the pulley?!?!

yeah

ft86me · 07-20-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Visconti

yeah

Whoooaaa when are you releasing that?!?! I want I want lol

Foobar · 07-21-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Visconti

I've been working on Vortech stuff all week, so just a update I've come up with

Looks like you fixed that craziness that was happening after 6.5K on the first round of Vortech basemaps. Good job!

Visconti · 07-21-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Foobar

Looks like you fixed that craziness that was happening after 6.5K on the first round of Vortech basemaps. Good job!

Yeah , the HKS car I was working on was doing something similar just more drastic had a look at a few things and found the issue.

John

Darryljr11 · 07-21-2013, 10:28 AM

Sooo wish my dyno map looked more like this

nelsmar · 07-22-2013, 10:14 AM

So.... who else has this problem?

It is rare i ever see my airbox closed shut. If you just tap the airbox the winged clamps completely rotate loose... It is damaging my hood and i fear it slipping out and hitting my belt at this point. I don't know why simple bolts were not acceptable like most OEM's. =/ The entire setup just looks cheesy and low quality. I really wish the supercharger was just moved slightly or used a secondary belt instead of the main one.

edit: @Brian@Vortech i think you guys should add this to the manual of how to secure the air box ;D

pheoxs · 07-22-2013, 10:40 AM

Pretty sure I have a bit of a boost leak. Pulling the front bumper tonight anyways so am going to check all the couplers and hopefully find it.

Foobar · 07-22-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nelsmar

So.... who else has this problem?

It is rare i ever see my airbox closed shut. If you just tap the airbox the winged clamps completely rotate loose... It is damaging my hood and i fear it slipping out and hitting my belt at this point. I don't know why simple bolts were not acceptable like most OEM's. =/ The entire setup just looks cheesy and low quality. I really wish the supercharger was just moved slightly or used a secondary belt instead of the main one.

I thought I was going to have this issue when I first saw the wing thingies (yes that's a technical term), but it has managed to stay shut on mine. One thing I might recommend is to make sure the rubber gasket material is sealing correctly against the filter box. You could probably even get thicker gasket material to make a better snug fit which should keep things in place.

nelsmar · 07-22-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Foobar

I thought I was going to have this issue when I first saw the wing thingies (yes that's a technical term), but it has managed to stay shut on mine. One thing I might recommend is to make sure the rubber gasket material is sealing correctly against the filter box. You could probably even get thicker gasket material to make a better snug fit which should keep things in place.

The whole "hatch" setup just looks cheap and low quality. It rattles a lot and has damaged the insulation under my hood. I am just surprised at how bad it was. It should have just been screws/bolts. I also have problems with all other bolts on my air box slowly backing them selves out. Everything else is fine on the car. I am wondering if it is due to the heat in my area causing slight warping?

Foobar · 07-22-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nelsmar

The whole "hatch" setup just looks cheap and low quality. It rattles a lot and has damaged the insulation under my hood. I am just surprised at how bad it was. It should have just been screws/bolts. I also have problems with all other bolts on my air box slowly backing them selves out. Everything else is fine on the car. I am wondering if it is due to the heat in my area causing slight warping?

Could be. You could replace then with regular screws/bolts - check out what charged86 did with some parts from Ace hardware:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...170#post944170

Dezoris · 07-26-2013, 02:15 PM

I had a talk with Brian yesterday and a few of their engineers about their new cast intake pipe. Going to be doing a follow up on the install and support impressions.

But needless to say, at this point I think despite some of the issues it has become clear, having stateside, support, engineering and manufacturing is critical. It's a smart move buying a kit from a company who's primary business is Superchargers. (More on this later)

At first I seriously questioned my choice with this kit but now working through it talking to other owners I no longer regret it.

Foobar · 07-26-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dezoris

At first I seriously questioned my choice with this kit but now working through it talking to other owners I no longer regret it.

Welcome back to the dark side...

Nevermore · 07-27-2013, 09:20 AM

In for auto supercharger kit.

(No rush though guys because I can't afford it right now. But I will be watching!)

07-22-2013, 10:14 AM	#651
nelsmar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,605 Thanks: 733 Thanked 2,361 Times in 1,031 Posts Mentioned: 345 Post(s)	So.... who else has this problem? It is rare i ever see my airbox closed shut. If you just tap the airbox the winged clamps completely rotate loose... It is damaging my hood and i fear it slipping out and hitting my belt at this point. I don't know why simple bolts were not acceptable like most OEM's. =/ The entire setup just looks cheesy and low quality. I really wish the supercharger was just moved slightly or used a secondary belt instead of the main one. edit: @Brian@Vortech i think you guys should add this to the manual of how to secure the air box ;D __________________ When I grow up, I wanna be God. My flickr - *Canibeat* Local magazine scout Old Setup: Vortech Supercharged 360WHP/262WTQ @ 11.5psi My build thread - WTF happened to nelsmar's car thread Last edited by nelsmar; 07-24-2013 at 05:01 PM.

07-26-2013, 02:15 PM	#656
Dezoris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: IL Posts: 2,857 Thanks: 519 Thanked 2,998 Times in 1,095 Posts Mentioned: 159 Post(s)	I had a talk with Brian yesterday and a few of their engineers about their new cast intake pipe. Going to be doing a follow up on the install and support impressions. But needless to say, at this point I think despite some of the issues it has become clear, having stateside, support, engineering and manufacturing is critical. It's a smart move buying a kit from a company who's primary business is Superchargers. (More on this later) At first I seriously questioned my choice with this kit but now working through it talking to other owners I no longer regret it. __________________ SAVAGEGEESE

07-27-2013, 09:20 AM	#658
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s)	In for auto supercharger kit. (No rush though guys because I can't afford it right now. But I will be watching!) __________________

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