Is the supercharger worth it?
Originally Posted by aero
Actually, here's an interesting question for you guys. If someone has a defective Vortech (like us), and Vortech determines that it can't be fixed (but they have to replace it under warranty), do they just send us a refurbished unit? Something tells me that they aren't nice enough to cough up a shiny new SC. That would be another downside, if you're blower goes at low mileage and then they send you something back that had 20,000 miles on it before they fixed it. I'm just speculating though.
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Originally Posted by G35Asian
Yes, you have it right on the money. I recently ran 13.2 @ 111mph with my sced g. With good tires and a 1.7 60ft I should be hitting somewhere between 12.6-12.8. Trap speeds are definitely a good measure of how fast your car is in comparison to others.
How much hp with the 3.12 pulley?
Originally Posted by G35Asian
I bet you they send a refurbished one.
Originally Posted by Deang35c6
the 4.8 is not a good indicator for what a 365 rwhp Vortech G can really do.
Originally Posted by Deang35c6
How much hp with the 3.12 pulley?
. Damn Arizona, lol. With it in the 60's at night, I think closer to 370 is what i'm at with more fuel and timing. Plus, I dynoed on an xact (is more accurate) which usually reads 5-6% lower then a dynojet (more people use this type).
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All great responses. So how much about would each route get me (FI vs SC)?
If I wanted to go even a safer route, would bolt on mod be worth the money (ie exaust / header etc?) How much of a speed increase would the bolt on route give me and how much would that cost?
If I wanted to go even a safer route, would bolt on mod be worth the money (ie exaust / header etc?) How much of a speed increase would the bolt on route give me and how much would that cost?
Originally Posted by MAZyar
All great responses. So how much about would each route get me (FI vs SC)?
If I wanted to go even a safer route, would bolt on mod be worth the money (ie exaust / header etc?) How much of a speed increase would the bolt on route give me and how much would that cost?
If I wanted to go even a safer route, would bolt on mod be worth the money (ie exaust / header etc?) How much of a speed increase would the bolt on route give me and how much would that cost?
Originally Posted by MAZyar
All great responses. So how much about would each route get me (FI vs SC)?
If I wanted to go even a safer route, would bolt on mod be worth the money (IE exaust / header etc?) How much of a speed increase would the bolt on route give me and how much would that cost?
If I wanted to go even a safer route, would bolt on mod be worth the money (IE exaust / header etc?) How much of a speed increase would the bolt on route give me and how much would that cost?
So - price per HP - ~60HP on bolt-ons and ~125 and up for the Vortech.
All safe - relatively speaking that is.
Hell...I'm selling my Vortech in the marketplace...
Originally Posted by imalazeeass
Ism is getting a different car.. traitor :P
Yea...that's me...looking for the next R&D platform!!!
More adventure with the Lexus IS-F!!! The IS series needs some help!
Rick
Originally Posted by ig3507
some good info in this thread...I just wanted to know how often does someones engine gets damaged after installing an sc? Has it happened to anyone?
Now - if you look at turbo cars - exponentially different. A proper entry level turbo setup costs almost 60%+ more. Getting past standard setups pretty much requires an engine build, and more extras.
With a Vortech - you can go from the standard ~325 WHP factory Vortech build to ~400 WHP for not a bunch more money and still be very reliable. Break that 400 WHP mark, and you SHOULD build a bit.
Rick
