Vortech Supercharger for 5AT

Subscribe
Jun 22, 2012 | 02:05 AM
  #16  
Quote: yes it will, however after a lot of research... your tranny will hate you. you may need to install the transgo shift kit or get a really good tune.
Yeah I plan to install the shift kit anyways and get whatever else is "MANDATORY" for a SC like gauges coolants etc. Your 100% sure it will fit? I tried to contact X man but no reply yet who else has a SC X sedan? So I can just buy a V3 vortech and get whoever knows what their doing to install it? SO does that mean if I do get FI Im looking to spend 8000+ for everything including install? Does that sounds about right?
Reply 0
Jun 23, 2012 | 03:21 PM
  #17  
im pretty sure it'll fit but its gonna need customization
Reply 0
Jul 7, 2012 | 03:38 AM
  #18  
What do you mean "install the transgo shift kit or get a really good tune"?
Those two things are independent of each other.
If doing a Vortech on an auto, I would recommend an external transmission cooler and a Transgo kit.

Quote: yes it will, however after a lot of research... your tranny will hate you. you may need to install the transgo shift kit or get a really good tune.
Reply 0
Jul 7, 2012 | 03:46 AM
  #19  
If it needs any customization it will probably be minor. (If it does need any at all)

Quote: im pretty sure it'll fit but its gonna need customization
Reply 0
Jul 7, 2012 | 10:49 AM
  #20  
04 vortech here so I can not speak about fitment, but I can put in my .02 on the tranny since mine is also an auto. If you are not going to be ripping on it time and time again the stock should be alright. If I am hard on mine for a couple minutes I then give it a break to cool the tranny back down. If you are going to track it, then yes, modify the tranny. Otherwise I think you should be fine. Just always use the manual mode when getting on the throttle or it won't know what to do. Usually I am driving around in auto mode because I am not too heavy footed.
Reply 0
Jul 20, 2012 | 12:53 AM
  #21  
Quote: 04 vortech here so I can not speak about fitment, but I can put in my .02 on the tranny since mine is also an auto. If you are not going to be ripping on it time and time again the stock should be alright. If I am hard on mine for a couple minutes I then give it a break to cool the tranny back down. If you are going to track it, then yes, modify the tranny. Otherwise I think you should be fine. Just always use the manual mode when getting on the throttle or it won't know what to do. Usually I am driving around in auto mode because I am not too heavy footed.
Haha okay so whats a realistic price a a V2 charger plus coolant/ gauges for my car? When I step on it I sometimes do it just Auto and sometimes In manual where I let it hit red line then I shift probably not good haha. Whats a realistic HP for the Vortech without rebuilding anything? Just coolants etc? I know running 6-7Ibs of boost is a safe bet. Anymore and bye bye something hahah
Reply 0
Jul 20, 2012 | 03:08 PM
  #22  
did you get guages installed too?
Reply 0
Jul 20, 2012 | 03:39 PM
  #23  
Quote: 04 vortech here so I can not speak about fitment, but I can put in my .02 on the tranny since mine is also an auto. If you are not going to be ripping on it time and time again the stock should be alright. If I am hard on mine for a couple minutes I then give it a break to cool the tranny back down. If you are going to track it, then yes, modify the tranny. Otherwise I think you should be fine. Just always use the manual mode when getting on the throttle or it won't know what to do. Usually I am driving around in auto mode because I am not too heavy footed.
Do you have trans temp gauge? The Fluid hits 170-190 normally. Now add some power and your couple minutes of hard driving you are going to get the temps up there, the stock cooler really isnt a cooler at all. Installing a cooler 150-300 bucks is so much cheaper than a transmission imo.

https://g35driver.com/forums/engine-...r-install.html
Reply 0
Jul 20, 2012 | 03:57 PM
  #24  
Quote: 04 vortech here so I can not speak about fitment, but I can put in my .02 on the tranny since mine is also an auto. If you are not going to be ripping on it time and time again the stock should be alright. If I am hard on mine for a couple minutes I then give it a break to cool the tranny back down. If you are going to track it, then yes, modify the tranny. Otherwise I think you should be fine. Just always use the manual mode when getting on the throttle or it won't know what to do. Usually I am driving around in auto mode because I am not too heavy footed.
what did you get done when installing the S/C? fuel injectors? spark plugs?
Reply 0
Jul 22, 2012 | 02:19 AM
  #25  
Still not sure what to do!!!! Rebuild and find a ST or TT for my X sedan or just stay with what I got and get a V2 vortech. Of course with coolants and shift kit etc
Reply 0
Jul 23, 2012 | 12:16 PM
  #26  
Quote: I have the Vortech V3 on my 07 5AT. It was an easy install. Just specify that you have the DE motor, not the REVUP.
also did you need to get the transgo shift kit?
Reply 0
Jul 23, 2012 | 12:37 PM
  #27  
It isn't required, but I had the Transgo installed before I went FI. As well as trans and engine oil coolers.
Reply 0
Jul 24, 2012 | 11:21 PM
  #28  
With a SC is it worth having the standard bolt ons? I.E. Z-Tube, Plenum Spacer, headers, etc; I'm looking to pick up another G as a DD... 335 is hella unreliable and has been a massive headache. Don't want to drop 20K doing a TT build the right way so a SC is the next best thing. I don't want to purchase anything extra that will be replaced or obsolete.
Reply 0
Jul 24, 2012 | 11:34 PM
  #29  
^A free flowing exhaust setup will always help (headers, straight pipes...etc). I doubt you'll notice any difference from a plenum spacer with a SC installed, I put one on to help out before the turbos spool but I didn't feel anything different, but if money isn't an issue then why not. Breather mods will help increase the potential of the SC but there's only so far you can go with a stock block.
Reply 0
Jul 25, 2012 | 12:02 AM
  #30  
I was looking into an IPP Level2 built engine since this car will no doubt have higher mileage on it since it will be bought outright and serve as a daily then evolve into a project car. I still gotta pay for this other piece of crap. Shld have stuck with the Japanese...
Reply 0