Vortech Owner Thread & Setup Questions

[avishenoy1]

Hi, I will be installing this kit on my FR-S soon and will be running it with an Openflash UEL header, quad tip TRD cat-back, and Maxflow BOV on 93 octane pump gas.

My goals for the tune are 250hp/200lb-ft torque and I will running the 3.48" pulley. Will I be able to reach these numbers on the stock fuel system? I will not be running e85.

Also does anyone know if the stock fuel system will be able to handle the 3.125" pulley on 93?

[DJCarbine]

Originally Posted by avishenoy1

Hi, I will be installing this kit on my FR-S soon and will be running it with an Openflash UEL header, quad tip TRD cat-back, and Maxflow BOV on 93 octane pump gas.

My goals for the tune are 250hp/200lb-ft torque and I will running the 3.48" pulley. Will I be able to reach these numbers on the stock fuel system? I will not be running e85.

Also does anyone know if the stock fuel system will be able to handle the 3.125" pulley on 93?

My previous tuner advised me that the stock fuel system could support this power with the addition of a drop in fuel pump. I opted for fuel pump + injectors for E85 potential later on down the line.
I would skip the maxflow bypass valve, mine is sitting on a bench quietly

3.125" pulley on 93 is fun, I am currently running it

[FyeaFRS]

Originally Posted by avishenoy1

Hi, I will be installing this kit on my FR-S soon and will be running it with an Openflash UEL header, quad tip TRD cat-back, and Maxflow BOV on 93 octane pump gas.

My goals for the tune are 250hp/200lb-ft torque and I will running the 3.48" pulley. Will I be able to reach these numbers on the stock fuel system? I will not be running e85.

Also does anyone know if the stock fuel system will be able to handle the 3.125" pulley on 93?

295whp on stock fuel system with no problems

Doing pump, rails, injectors w/e85 in the spring

[continuecrushing]

We've got an FRS in the shop with the Vortech being installed! I'll have some photos up in a bit

[Gopherboy6956]

I am on Vortech - been about 10k now.
On my 2nd motor, after a bad tune last year detonated and bent a rod.

These are my details -
-Engine & Drivetrain-
Vortech Supercharger Kit
Gates Serpentine Belt
Open Flash Tablet Vortech S/C Tune
Perrin Oil Cooler
Perrin Radiator Hoses
Mishimoto Radiator
Radium Dual Catch Can Kit
Open Flash Tablet UEL Header
P&L Overpipe
P&L Catted front pipe
Perrin 3.0" Cat-back Exhaust (Resonated)
Perrin Crank Shaft Pulley
Perrin Lightweight Accessory Pulley Kit
Driveshaft Shop Aluminum Driveshaft
MTEC Shifter Springs
Nameless Performance Engine and Pulley Covers - Custom Subaru Logo Engraved
Painted all fluid caps WRB
(former) P&L Catless Header
(former) EcuTek with Perrin NA Tune
(former) EcuTek with Perrin Vortech Tune
(former) Perrin Inlet Tube
(former) Perrin Cold Air Intake
(former) K&N Air Filter

-Chassis & Suspension-
25% 3M Tint all around
Grimmspeed Hood Struts
Racecomp Engineering Tarmac Zero Coilovers
Whiteline Crossmember Mount Insert Bushings
Whilteline Rear Camber Adjust Kit
Cusco Power Brace
Cusco Strut Tower Brace
Cusco Battery Tie Down
Perrin Rear Sway Bar - 16mm
Perrin Poly Endlinks
Perrin Master Cylinder Brace
Perrin Transmission Support
Perrin Steering Rack Lockdown
Perrin Rear Shifter Bushing
(former) Grimmspeed Strut Tower Brace


-Wheels & Tires-
ARP Extended Studs

--Street Setup--
Enkei RPO3 17x8 48mm Offset Silver
Dunlop ZII 245/40/17 Tires
Muteki Blue Lugs

--Track Setup--
Enkei RPF1 17x9 45mm Offset Gold
Dunlop ZII Star Specs 255/40/17
Muteki Black Lugs

-Brakes-
Carbotech XP10 Front, XP8 Rear race pads
Stoptech Steel Brake Lines
Motul RBF 600 Race Brake Fluid


-Audio-
Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS
JL Audio XD500/3 Amp
JL Audio C5-653 3 way components
JL Audio 10W3v3 Subwoofer
Integrity Concepts Subwoofer Enclosure

-Misc-
Raceseng Shift Knob
Raceseng Front Tow Hook w/ GoPro Mount
Raceseng Rear Tow Hook
Toms' Clear JDM Tail Lights
GTR Lighting 3rd Brake light F1 Style Flasher
LED Turn signals

[bee_are_zee]

Originally Posted by Gopherboy6956

Vortech Supercharger Kit
Vortech smaller pulley (3.25")
Gates Serpentine Belt
Open Flash Tablet Vortech S/C Tune

Who did your tune?

[Gopherboy6956]

Originally Posted by bee_are_zee

Who did your tune?

The current one? Shiv @ OFT
Previous one was the stock Perrin tune that came with my kit (good, but way rich)
One that killed my 1st motor was Full blown Motorsports (ironic) in Minneapolis.

[bee_are_zee]

Originally Posted by Gopherboy6956

The current one? Shiv @ OFT

Previous one was the stock Perrin tune that came with my kit (good, but way rich)

One that killed my 1st motor was Full blown Motorsports (ironic) in Minneapolis.

Thanks. I'm about to get the same pulley and have shiv etune it. Have you had it on a dyno by chance?

[Gopherboy6956]

Originally Posted by bee_are_zee

Thanks. I'm about to get the same pulley and have shiv etune it. Have you had it on a dyno by chance?

I haven't yet. My last dyno was after my Full Blown Tune -
On the stock Perrin Ecutek, i was at like 242whp, with the FBM tune i was at 276whp/199tq

We did just recently get a Dyno here in Fargo, so after i get this tune sorted out (still in progress, and going to add E85 soon) then i'll hit the dyno again.

[sirsol66]

I'm on this kit (OFT300), open flash header, open flash tablet, tuned by Shiv. We're at 4 revisions and should be done soon. Total of about 2000 miles on the kit but I also split my time between 3 FR-S's so none of them get many miles. Overall very happy.

I have not had this car dynoed but relative to my evo, I would estimate 240~250whp range on a dynojet. Not a "fast" car in any sense of the word but it makes for an entertaining drive to work.

[Gopherboy6956]

Originally Posted by sirsol66

I'm on this kit (OFT300), open flash header, open flash tablet, tuned by Shiv. We're at 4 revisions and should be done soon. Total of about 2000 miles on the kit but I also split my time between 3 FR-S's so none of them get many miles. Overall very happy.

I have not had this car dynoed but relative to my evo, I would estimate 240~250whp range on a dynojet. Not a "fast" car in any sense of the word but it makes for an entertaining drive to work.

I figure if balls out, stock pulley, i get 275whp, then backing it off to a safe level should net 250-260whp.

Looking forward to seeing how it works on E as well.

[Gopherboy6956]

Anyone having issues with their Serp. Belt walking 1 notch off the pulleys?

When i went to replace my squeaky belt (seems to be annually) it was 1 spline off (towards rear of car) so i put the new one on, got it all situated and checked it over the next few weeks - was good to go.

This last weekend i was racing, and was just checking around the SC (it get's spitty out the vent when on the road course) and i noticed the belt had walked back 1 notch again.

I figure there must be some slight alignment issue, but i dont know what on earth a guy can adjust to make this stop happening. Any ideas?

This only happens on the crank pulley and the water pump pulley.

(Photo shows new belt installed correctly for reference)

[DJCarbine]

Which Gates racing belt are you running?

[Gopherboy6956]

Gates K060975RB