Ok...I'm in!!! (New Vortech Owner) Few q's

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Nov 9, 2010 | 11:36 PM
  #16  
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I'm not going with the fuel return as I'd rather invest in more engine safety in a thicker radiator and slim fans. The Stillen radiator is on sale and claims a 50% more efficient cooling. I can't find slim fans anywhere that are bolt on. Any thoughts?
I would argue that a larger rad provide doesn't more engine safety than a RFS, having your fuel distributed evenly to each cylinder is more likely to save your engine than a larger rad
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Nov 9, 2010 | 11:47 PM
  #17  
^ +1. RFS and a larger radiator FTW
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Nov 10, 2010 | 10:06 AM
  #18  
So, my gramps used to say to listen to those who know so... AAM Stage 0 FRS is purchased. I had a suggestion for a Mishimoto rad up top. Any seconds? Any other suggestions? I've read the OEM fans won't fit with a thicker rad and Vortech. Is modifying the shroud enough or do I really need aftermarket slim fans? If so, what's the wiring like?
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Nov 10, 2010 | 10:17 AM
  #19  
wiring isnt difficult, theres a guy named GT-ER on the forums hes from PR as well who had a vortech you may want to get with him and what shop he used.

Where in PR are you? My gf is PR and she has family in Ponce, Trujillo Alto, and San Juan.
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Nov 10, 2010 | 11:37 AM
  #20  
Thanks for the info Jackus. I'll try to get in touch with GT-ER. I live in San Juan and have a lot of family in Trujillo Alto. I am in Ponce right now working one of my accounts. Small world!!!
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Nov 10, 2010 | 05:08 PM
  #21  
Quote: wiring isnt difficult, theres a guy named GT-ER on the forums hes from PR as well who had a vortech you may want to get with him and what shop he used.

Where in PR are you? My gf is PR and she has family in Ponce, Trujillo Alto, and San Juan.
I'm not too worried about difficulty of the wiring but rather about the fact that most aftermarket fans I've seen have only two wires and ours have four. Also, ours are multispeed and I'm wondering if the fans I put in will behave accordingly. I know I can put in a fan controller but I'd rather not.
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Nov 10, 2010 | 06:05 PM
  #22  
there's a wiring diagram on my350z for incorporating aftermarket slim fans into the OEM wiring. FWIW, you may be able to get by with the OEM fans if you stick with a 36mm radiator (koyo v-core, for example). I opted for slim fans anyway since the clearance is pretty tight (see below).

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Nov 10, 2010 | 06:07 PM
  #23  
fan wiring threads:
http://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-d...ator-fans.html
http://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-d...an-wiring.html
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Nov 10, 2010 | 06:12 PM
  #24  
I honestly would never buy a good car in PR lol. Crazy drivers, potholes, and small parking spaces...
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Nov 10, 2010 | 06:27 PM
  #25  
bigc thanks for the info but I can't see anything in you engine bay because of all that BLING!!! very nice.
Quote: I honestly would never buy a good car in PR lol. Crazy drivers, potholes, and small parking spaces...
All that crap is true but you get used to it and adjust. The potholes REALLY **** me off as I'm on Kyalami 20's! The parking spots... I look for places far far away where no one will ding my doors. As for the crazy drivers... Just drive crazier!!!! (hence the Vortech)
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Nov 10, 2010 | 06:29 PM
  #26  
Yeah I love making left hand turns in the far right lane in traffic.
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Nov 11, 2010 | 10:17 AM
  #27  
Quote: Make sure you get a new clutch and flywheel. I read every where that our stock clutch could handle the vortech torque, but they were wrong, after having the vortech supercharger for 2 months, my clutch couldn't handle the extra torque. I just got a competition stage 4 clutch and light flywheel installed today. Trust me, get everything done together, or else it will cost you more later on. Also change all the belts as well, and if you want to get your engine parts polished, get those done in one go.
Not to jack the thread but I just got my Vortech tuned on the stock clutch and I am noticing it slipping now with 417whp. I am thinking the JWT or Comp stage 4 like mentioned, any recommendations.
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Nov 11, 2010 | 05:02 PM
  #28  
So...I'm pretty much set with parts list. BTW, you can add an AAM oil pan spacer to it. However, I've read some horror stories about routing the Vortech oil lines to it instead of to the pan so I'll just use it for extra oil capacity.
I still haven't decided what to do on programming. It is true that Cobb has stopped supporting the VQ but they have a link on their web site to request their AccessTuner software and I believe there is SOME limited support still around. I want to explore this first as the UTEC will be another $500 used plus whatever tuning fees my local tuner will charge. We'll see!

Now for the REAL question. My setup should yield in the low 400whp. Will I be able to beat my friends new 2011 5.0 Rustang????
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Nov 11, 2010 | 05:07 PM
  #29  
get a V3 blower and you won't have to worry about oil lines
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Nov 11, 2010 | 05:10 PM
  #30  
You should be able to, its like 400 at the crank for them. They also weigh about 3600 lbs.
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