Vortech Owner Thread & Setup Questions

[Figo]

So I assumed that for the V3 kit, there is no new and old version right?

I think the model number is 4TF218-114L.

The price is different on different website so I am not sure whether it has older&cheaper and newer&more expensive version or not.

[bee_are_zee]

Originally Posted by Figo

So I assumed that for the V3 kit, there is no new and old version right?

I think the model number is 4TF218-114L.

The price is different on different website so I am not sure whether it has older&cheaper and newer&more expensive version or not.

Not that I am aware of. In the beginning there was a compressor change but I doubt any of those are still for sale new.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by bee_are_zee

Not that I am aware of. In the beginning there was a compressor change but I doubt any of those are still for sale new.

Thank you.

So I think most people here just get the V3 version right?

I am not sure whether I need a V2 upgrade or not. And I dong know whethet the V2 upgrade will be a problem during cold winter..lol

[cruizin01]

I'm having an issue with my setup making full boost. I only have the stock pulley installed but the car only makes 7.5psi at redline.

I have tbolt clamps on all the couplers. Ive clamped all the evap lines including the ones under the manifold. I checked all the lines going to my radium cans.

Any other advice before i take it to my work and use our smoke machine?

I'm assuming it's best to take the hot side loose and pressure check it from there?

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[bee_are_zee]

Is it the proper sized belt (slippage). what bypass valve are you using?

[cruizin01]

It's definitely the proper sized belt. I replaced all the pulleys and belts when i installed the kit. Its a stock? Metal bypass valve for now. I did just pickup a turbosmart bov so ill try that later this week. I've used those diverter valves on vw's and never had sticking issues.

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[bee_are_zee]

I was thinking an improper spring in the bpv. But doesn't sound like the case. How are you measuring boost?

[cruizin01]

Yeah i don't believe that's the case. I know it made 9psi at least initially when i installed the kit early this spring. I only noticed it wasn't making full boost when at the track this weekend. I'm just measuring it via OFT which uses a 2.5bar sensor.

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[bee_are_zee]

I use the same setup and haven't seen an issue. I know some have had bad readings from mechanical gauges. I would pressure test the setup maybe a pipe/intercooler is cracked.

[cruizin01]

Yeah, that's what I'm gonna have to do. Blah. Thx!

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[cruizin01]

Made up a boost leak tester tonight with some random crap. Used a coupler, a plumbing cap and a fuel pressure gauge. Pulled a tire valve through the cap to pressurize it.

I don't think i have a leak...

The system leaks down from 12psi to 8psi in 50 seconds. It takes another solid minute to drop to 5. I assume that's normal leak down through the valves.

Any other ideas why the car won't make boost?

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[Figo]

Will it be a problem to run V2 upgrade kit in cold winter here in New Jersey?

I am thinking to get the V2 but do not know whether there is any drawback of this upgrade kit? Is there any?


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[bee_are_zee]

Originally Posted by Figo

Will it be a problem to run V2 upgrade kit in cold winter here in New Jersey?



I am thinking to get the V2 but do not know whether there is any drawback of this upgrade kit? Is there any?





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Is it a track car? I'm not quite sure why you are set on v2. The Normal kit can take a pretty heavy beating before overheating the oil.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by bee_are_zee

Is it a track car? I'm not quite sure why you are set on v2. The Normal kit can take a pretty heavy beating before overheating the oil.

Go to track day some time, but not frequently.

So the V2 upgrade is JUST a cooling kit for the supercharger itself?

I am thinking that if there is no drawback of this V2 kit (for example, the proper temp might not be reach during cold winter), why not spend a few hundred bucks on a upgrade for the future.