*PHASTEK* Perrin Tuned Vortech Supercharger Install Thread (3 Vehicles, 3 Kits)

[congiiee]

What Chris is your wheel and tire setup for the added power?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by 2forme

Man, I wish I lived closer. I'd love to just drop by and shoot the shit about cars and such.

I swear I'm not making it up, but when making my post my thoughts were like: "man, I wish I lived closer so I could go to the shop".

[PhastekSport]

The wheels were an opportunity I decided to take advantage of. A little wider than stock and they already had some tires mounted on them for 500 local. Looks better IMO than stock wheels. Might change those out later.

The tires were for the added power, but also in general I felt that it needed more grip. I'm sure many of the guys not running FI can agree there.

Since I've been out of it for so long, I had this vague memory that S04 Pole Positions weren't that bad. Took a shot in the dark there. Might explore other tires in the future (especially for road course events).

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I swear I'm not making it up, but when making my post my thoughts were like: "man, I wish I lived closer so I could go to the shop".

Wish everyone had the opportunity to stop by and chat about cars!

[congiiee]

Originally Posted by Chris@Phastek

The wheels were an opportunity I decided to take advantage of. A little wider than stock and they already had some tires mounted on them for 500 local. Looks better IMO than stock wheels. Might change those out later.

The tires were for the added power, but also in general I felt that it needed more grip. I'm sure many of the guys not running FI can agree there.

Since I've been out of it for so long, I had this vague memory that S04 Pole Positions weren't that bad. Took a shot in the dark there. Might explore other tires in the future (especially for road course events).

so what is your wheel and tire specs currently?

[PhastekSport]

5zigen FN01R-C 17x8, 38 offset

Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Positions - 245/40/17

[Huehuecoyotl]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Chris you have my standing ovation for your transparency and details. Thanks a LOT!!

Love it!! Gotta love this high visibility mindset
\Nice to see folks share all about their build

[F1point4]

Originally Posted by 2forme

Man, I wish I lived closer. I'd love to just drop by and shoot the shit about cars and such.

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I swear I'm not making it up, but when making my post my thoughts were like: "man, I wish I lived closer so I could go to the shop".

wish more people were closer, I'm tired of @Chris@Phastek ;p

If y'all do make your way down here let us know. I enjoy beers and long drives (separately)

[2forme]

We should do an 86 canonball run across the country.

[PhastekSport]

Originally Posted by 2forme

We should do an 86 canonball run across the country.

If only everyone had the time and $$.

Originally Posted by F1point4

wish more people were closer, I'm tired of @Chris@Phastek ;p

If y'all do make your way down here let us know. I enjoy beers and long drives (separately)

And sunsets?



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[Huehuecoyotl]

Originally Posted by 2forme

We should do an 86 canonball run across the country.

IN.

[A5D5TRYR]

Originally Posted by 2forme

We should do an 86 canonball run across the country.

Route 66? It probably won't be this year for me but I'm planning on making some road trips to the rockies and through down to Arizona. It would be cool to meet up with some forum members along the way.

[Huehuecoyotl]

Heck yeah, make it a Sedona destination along the route ...Pool party and BBQ at Gems back yard y'all, not even kidding, I'm 45 min from Rt 66, and have some berry nice canyons to share, you would all see where i'm comin from...

[Subie]

Originally Posted by Chris@Phastek

Our bumper has been taken off a few times. Just be careful. There are many DIY tutorials. I've made some modifications to get the gap down between the fender and the top of the bumper on the sides. I'll post those up later. This will help those who have damaged tabs.

I just scanned through the entire thread and didn't see an update from you -- did you post anything about this yet? I had an incident on the interstate last year that required a bumper replacement, and ever since, my bumper doesn't fit right by the fenders. I can see the tabs on the bumper and easily pull it away from the rest of the car. I'm going to a different body shop tomorrow but I'd like to see if the issue I'm having is the one you had to address yourself.

[chadstyle]

Wow...I honestly thought it would put down a much better 1/4 time. Why are you getting so much wheel hop? I'm running 255 rears and 1.5" drop and a stiffer rear sway bar but I either hook or spin...no hop at all.

When people talk GTRs and cars in the 10 sec range they refer to it as "street bike territory" but right now it seems the Vortech kit puts our cars closer to BMX territory. Bummer. All kidding aside, I appreciate your honesty and neutrality in your posts. I'm sure you will get the HP up and the wheel hop solved too which should yield much better times. I was thinking a properly built BRZ with a tuned Vortech kit should be in the 12s, not 14s. Maybe wishful thinking but not too far fetched.

Keep us all posted..great work!!