Pete's Perrin Vortech build thread

[BenArmstrong]

Hey, sorry to chime in a bit late here but just thought I could shed a little light on how much difference the Perrin 93 tune makes.



I was fairly happy with it although like you, its just an in between tune until I order my supercharger

[Pete]

It feels much faster, I am loving it right now. The torque dip is all but gone when I am actually driving. I want to give it some time before I really put my thoughts down because right now all I can think is "wheeeee!".

The baseline run here is after a Perrin 93 tune and immediately after the Perrin catted & resonated header back was installed.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by BenArmstrong

Hey, sorry to chime in a bit late here but just thought I could shed a little light on how much difference the Perrin 93 tune makes.

I was fairly happy with it although like you, its just an in between tune until I order my supercharger

I could feel a big difference after a few days, thanks for the chart!

[Pete]

Just updating,

After f1point4's success deleting the torque dip with the borla UEL header on Lola, I have one those on the way for Lazarus. I also picked up a catch can (yes you need one, I have seen it myself) and I want to get both installed this weekend.

I really need to get some 9" wheels and tires, but the cost is difficult to justify when quality headers are so inexpensive. So that is still on the back burner for now.

[tha7osavage]

looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the vortech supercharger. is this car your daily driver?

[Pete]

Originally Posted by tha7osavage

looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the vortech supercharger. is this car your daily driver?

It is my daily driver, if you are mainly interested in the S/C you can find our results here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30008

[NorseLegend]

Originally Posted by Pete

It is my daily driver, if you are mainly interested in the S/C you can find our results here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30008

How is it as a daily driver? Has the supercharger had any major effect on the mpg or performance? Or can those be found in that thread as well?

[Pete]

Originally Posted by NorseLegend

How is it as a daily driver? Has the supercharger had any major effect on the mpg or performance? Or can those be found in that thread as well?

I love it as a daily, the dash computer reports the MPG is unchanged (26.9-27.0), but I haven't tested beyond that. For most info, yes it will be in the other thread.

[NorseLegend]

Originally Posted by Pete

I love it as a daily, the dash computer reports the MPG is unchanged (26.9-27.0), but I haven't tested beyond that. For most info, yes it will be in the other thread.

That's fantastic. Makes me only want to invest in Vortech/Perrin even more.

[kurbkilla]

This is exactly what I want to do to my car....I would love a video to hear what it will sound like.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Pete

I love it as a daily, the dash computer reports the MPG is unchanged (26.9-27.0), but I haven't tested beyond that. For most info, yes it will be in the other thread.

I was wrong, the dash computer now reports 26.4. I last reset it immediately after the install.

Before the S/C I was usually within 26.8 to 27.2 MPG doing the mixed highway and city driving that is my commute. I usually got 32-36 on long distance highway drives of several hundred miles.

IMO an average drop of 0.6 MPG is a really token sacrifice in return for the power that the Vortech supercharger provides. I will be on the road again next weekend so I'll try to remember to measure the highway MPG.

[PhastekSport]

My right foot is heavier than yours .

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[Pete]

Originally Posted by Chris@Phastek

My right foot is heavier than yours .

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Yeah I noticed you kept disappearing off in the distance after you flew past me lol.

[NorseLegend]

Originally Posted by Pete

I was wrong, the dash computer now reports 26.4. I last reset it immediately after the install.

Before the S/C I was usually within 26.8 to 27.2 MPG doing the mixed highway and city driving that is my commute. I usually got 32-36 on long distance highway drives of several hundred miles.

IMO an average drop of 0.6 MPG is a really token sacrifice in return for the power that the Vortech supercharger provides. I will be on the road again next weekend so I'll try to remember to measure the highway MPG.

That sounds like a fantastic trade-off to me. I love it.

And not to sound like a silly kid, but how much quicker is it off the line? I'd imagine noticeably so, but any numbers, speculative or concrete? (I know, I get it's a car for corners, but still curious!)