Questions and Discussion on Vortech Supercharging Systems

[Chase Bays]

Originally Posted by charged86

you will have to using caution doing this technique if you pull on the solenoid under the manifold it is possible to pull off where the vacum comes out of the manifold. and ya might as well use a hose clamp if you are able to get ahold of it any way

It's possible either way, but yes. I'm sure everyone double checks their work before reinstalling. Hopefully.

[448hpsti]

dont pull on it, there is a gasket that seals it, ruin the gasket seal and you can end up with a leak, that you then have to dab rtv on

ask me how I know..

you guys are making this harder than it needs to be

reacharound method works with kinky assed pliers and shit


the screwdriver holes from factory I refer to are what you see looking down between the two legs of spider on manifoldm they small, but again, you will be using a small clamp


I will see I can make a video if you need me to

[M1K3]

Originally Posted by 448hpsti

I will see I can make a video if you need me to

Yes Please!!!

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

You want to avoiding pulling the manifold for numerous reasons.

1. You need replacement, intake manifold gaskets, and throttle body gaskets.
2. You need backup o rings for the port injectors they sheer off/crack easily.
3. You have to remove the injector driver, and plates from both sides of the fuel rails.
4. If its your first time removing it, plan on 3+ hours.

1. If you ruin your intake manifold gaskets in the process, you are doing something wrong. The throttle body does not need to be removed from the manifold.
2. They might have sheered off and cracked for you, but I have had no issues with mine.
3. Anyone that has installed injectors should be more than capable of removing those on both sides. Sure a few of the bolts are difficult to remove, but get used to it.
4. It was my first time, and it took under an hour.
5. YRMV

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by King Tut

1. If you ruin your intake manifold gaskets in the process, you are doing something wrong. The throttle body does not need to be removed from the manifold.
2. They might have sheered off and cracked for you, but I have had no issues with mine.
3. Anyone that has installed injectors should be more than capable of removing those on both sides. Sure a few of the bolts are difficult to remove, but get used to it.
4. It was my first time, and it took under an hour.
5. YRMV

Seriously man? Let me translate the crap you just posted.

1. Don't worry if your intake manifold no longer maintains a quality seal after and ignore the service manual. In some odd chance your seal is compromised just order an intake manifold gasket and do the procedure all over again. Boost leak is no biggy.

2. It's impossible to sheer an o-ring or crack one and have a fuel leak. In some odd chance that happens the fuel spray is normal. Just turn off your car and park it. Lead time to get o-rings from the dealer is about 14 days. Again ignore the service manual. And don't bother replacing them.

3. Almost everyone has pulled injectors and pulled the manifold before, on multiple cars. Don't worry about the 20 bolts and some that are hard to access, or pulling fuel rails and doing fuel system precautions that's not needed.

4. With all these helpful tips you should have all this done in the street or with minimal tools in 30 minutes.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Seriously man? Let me translate the crap you just posted.

1. Don't worry if your intake manifold no longer maintains a quality seal after and ignore the service manual. In some odd chance your seal is compromised just order an intake manifold gasket and do the procedure all over again. Boost leak is no biggy.

2. It's impossible to sheer an o-ring or crack one and have a fuel leak. In some odd chance that happens the fuel spray is normal. Just turn off your car and park it. Lead time to get o-rings from the dealer is about 14 days. Again ignore the service manual. And don't bother replacing them.

3. Almost everyone has pulled injectors and pulled the manifold before, on multiple cars. Don't worry about the 20 bolts and some that are hard to access, or pulling fuel rails and doing fuel system precautions that's not needed.

4. With all these helpful tips you should have all this done in the street or with minimal tools in 30 minutes.

You live in a world of Turbowski and factory service manuals. I live in the real world where orange intake manifold O rings don't need to be replaced on cars less than 2 years old. This isn't a warranty repair where they replace everything and charge Toyota/Subaru or the customer. You can do it your way, and I will do it my way.

By the way, when I removed the intake manifold, I left the fuel rails and injectors in place so there is no worry about the injector O rings. You simply disconnect the fuel lines from the rails on both sides.

[448hpsti]

Either way is fine, just gitrdone

[nelsmar]

Originally Posted by 448hpsti

Either way is fine, just gitrdone

Finally going to try to do mine tomorrow... It would be nice to be able to get on it without worrying about that hose falling off every time i spool up lol.

[448hpsti]

How did it go?

[charged86]

cheap vortech mod to get the crackcase hot air and oil out of intake box make sure the inlet that is marked on oil separator (from Lowes) is being fed from the crankcase hose and the arrow is pointing towards the filter (from autozone) don't for get to cap the port on the intake box

[Chase Bays]

Or just run a hose to the ground so we can pollute the earth and then get oil on our tires causing us to spin out while going 100 causing us to flip 40 times and then die.

[charged86]

Originally Posted by Chase Bays

Or just run a hose to the ground so we can pollute the earth and then get oil on our tires causing us to spin out while going 100 causing us to flip 40 times and then die.

or put the hose directly on the front right caliper

[swift996]

What kind of IATs are you guys seeing at 8.5psi and 12psi?

[pheoxs]

Originally Posted by charged86

or put the hose directly on the front right caliper

Put it infront of the tire and do sick drift bro!