Questions and Discussion on Vortech Supercharging Systems

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

It comes full from Vortech so I figured why drain the factory fill. But apparently you need to.

Mine came properly filled, but I checked it anyway, per the documentation.

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by Foobar

Mine came properly filled, but I checked it anyway, per the documentation.

My level was perfect as well but still puked some out.

[BenArmstrong]

Is Vortech or and other vendor supplying this kit to Australia??
I've been talking to Perrin and they say they're no longer shipping the kit overseas due to high shipping costs and breakages.
Personally I'm willing to pay pretty much whatever it takes to get the kit here..

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

My level was perfect as well but still puked some out.

So yours was exactly in the middle of the hash pattern as well? How much oil came out? Was it only during the first run, or did it come out gradually over time?

Originally Posted by BenArmstrong

Is Vortech or and other vendor supplying this kit to Australia??
I've been talking to Perrin and they say they're no longer shipping the kit overseas due to high shipping costs and breakages.
Personally I'm willing to pay pretty much whatever it takes to get the kit here..

I'd think Vortech themselves should have no problem doing that, did you reach out to them?

Also, since you're in Australia, have you considered the Bullet/Sprintex kit?

[djdnz]

Originally Posted by BenArmstrong

Is Vortech or and other vendor supplying this kit to Australia??
I've been talking to Perrin and they say they're no longer shipping the kit overseas due to high shipping costs and breakages.
Personally I'm willing to pay pretty much whatever it takes to get the kit here..

Have you tried www.ft86speedfactory.com

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[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by Foobar

So yours was exactly in the middle of the hash pattern as well? How much oil came out? Was it only during the first run, or did it come out gradually over time?



I'd think Vortech themselves should have no problem doing that, did you reach out to them?

Also, since you're in Australia, have you considered the Bullet/Sprintex kit?

No level was right at top of hash per Vortech instructions. (pdf) It came out after a week of driving. Around vent plug and on top of SC.

[draggin_az]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

I did have some stink. Went away quick though. The charge pipes are painted and so is the intercooler probably burning off. My supercharger also burped out oil from the vent plug for a week after. It was to the full line but apparently it was too high I could smell the oil. Check for seepage around that hole.

Originally Posted by Foobar

The oil level on the dipstick should be exactly in the middle of the hash pattern. If it's higher than that, that might explain the oil spewing out and possible causing the smell. Shouldn't be any burning smell coming from the charger pipes or intercooler.

Originally Posted by Dezoris

My level was perfect as well but still puked some out.

Originally Posted by Dezoris

No level was right at top of hash per Vortech instructions. (pdf) It came out after a week of driving. Around vent plug and on top of SC.

I had oil burp out as well. I called Vortech and they informed the oil level needs to be in the middle of the hash grid. if its full, it'll burp out and you'll get that nice oil on your engine smell.

not to mention its a bitch cleaning it up.

[pheoxs]

Originally Posted by draggin_az

I had oil burp out as well. I called Vortech and they informed the oil level needs to be in the middle of the hash grid. if its full, it'll burp out and you'll get that nice oil on your engine smell.

not to mention its a bitch cleaning it up.

Kinda has me worried, would it be a bad idea to put something around the vent pipe to catch some of it for the first day or two?

[draggin_az]

Originally Posted by pheoxs

Kinda has me worried, would it be a bad idea to put something around the vent pipe to catch some of it for the first day or two?

theres no need

just drain it to where the oil level is in the middle of the hash marks and you'll be good to go

[pheoxs]

Originally Posted by draggin_az

theres no need

just drain it to where the oil level is in the middle of the hash marks and you'll be good to go

Kk Thanks

[shu5892001]

So I have a question about the kit.

Besides the kit, what else is necessary to make this a reliable setup? I guess a oil cooler? What else? Do i really need a catch-can? Do i need fuel pumps and any other stuff?

I plan to DD this.

Thanks

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by shu5892001

So I have a question about the kit.

Besides the kit, what else is necessary to make this a reliable setup? I guess a oil cooler? What else? Do i really need a catch-can? Do i need fuel pumps and any other stuff?

I plan to DD this.

Thanks

Nothing. No. Nothing. No. No. Buy the Vortech kit straight from Vortech, run their soon to be CARB approved kit and enjoy life.

[SonnyBRZ]

Originally Posted by shu5892001

So I have a question about the kit.

Besides the kit, what else is necessary to make this a reliable setup? I guess a oil cooler? What else? Do i really need a catch-can? Do i need fuel pumps and any other stuff?

I plan to DD this.

Thanks

Just my opinion and my approach, but i purchased a bigger radiator and an oil cooler to go with the SC. Personally prefer doing everything at once during the install and not have to remove the bumper multiple times which is prone to misalign after. Also, if you ever goto track, your oil temp is within safe range (stock car's oil temp runs very hot already under extended load).

[Tradewind]

Originally Posted by BenArmstrong

Is Vortech or and other vendor supplying this kit to Australia??
I've been talking to Perrin and they say they're no longer shipping the kit overseas due to high shipping costs and breakages.
Personally I'm willing to pay pretty much whatever it takes to get the kit here..

Ben

CAPA are supplying them. They are located in South Australia

Cheers