Vortech SC in a 5AT
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Originally Posted by jsal
...I've been looking over the installation instructions on Vortech's site and I'm wondering about the intake filter. Is it removable for cleaning since it needs to be in place before installing the s/c?
G8tor20 and I had CP Racing do a little trim work on our fiberglass reinforcement piece and they cut a little access channel so that our air filters are easily removed. This will make cleaning the a/f a 1 minute removal and reinstall. Now if we could just do the same for the pulley tightening operation...
Jason, did you take any pictures of the trim work? If so, post them here and help this guy out.
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Originally Posted by g8tor20
Yeah..I have stock exhaust and crawford h/f cats. The sound is nice but all you really hear is the whine from the s/c and the hellacious BOV.....which I love (though I have only had the Vortech for a few days. After a while....I may get the BOV filter...we'll see)
I'll try and post a video of it somewhere....
I'll try and post a video of it somewhere....
The cats actually had pretty big slits (open holes) at the attatchment joint. The installer had to weld them shut again. And one of the bungs completely screwed up my O2 sesnor when we tried to screw it back in. The threads inside the bung were messed up. We had to put a spacer in there and use another o2 sensor (they swapped them and would re-thread mine later). Almost had to put the stock ones back on but the installer took care of it all....and all is good! 
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Originally Posted by g8tor20
The cats actually had pretty big slits (open holes) at the attatchment joint. The installer had to weld them shut again. And one of the bungs completely screwed up my O2 sesnor when we tried to screw it back in. The threads inside the bung were messed up. We had to put a spacer in there and use another o2 sensor (they swapped them and would re-thread mine later). Almost had to put the stock ones back on but the installer took care of it all....and all is good!
Everything was fine when they were on my car. Sorry it was a hassle to get them installed. 
I wonder if GRD somehow damaged them but I didn't notice anything. 
If I would of known, I wouldn't of sent them to you.
Its okay....I didn't expect perfect cats...or else I would have gotten them new. They were able to patch them up and they are good to go (and no rattling either)
My installer did say whoever installed / uninstalled them messed up the bung badly. The I should have taken a pic of the slits though...forogt to do that
My installer did say whoever installed / uninstalled them messed up the bung badly. The I should have taken a pic of the slits though...forogt to do that
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Well it's time.... I'm set to place my order for Vortech.
Superchargers 4 Less quoted the 4NZ218-038SQ (polished) system for $4629.
Is this a "best" price or does anyone know of one better? Has anyone delt with Superchargers 4 Less?
Superchargers 4 Less quoted the 4NZ218-038SQ (polished) system for $4629.
Is this a "best" price or does anyone know of one better? Has anyone delt with Superchargers 4 Less?
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Call CP Racing at 1-877-cprace-1 and tell them Neffster sent you. They will beat that price for sure. (Ask for DJ)
Also, if you can send them a check or a money order make sure to tell them. They can give you a better price with a check/money order because if you use VISA it adds on 2.9% or about $135.00.
Also, if you can send them a check or a money order make sure to tell them. They can give you a better price with a check/money order because if you use VISA it adds on 2.9% or about $135.00.
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From: Glen Rose, Texas
Originally Posted by jsal
Hi all…
I‘m new to the forum and I’ve been doing a lot of reading on superchargers for the G35 coupes. I have a ’03 G35 5AT 10Kmi and based on everyone’s comments, I’m leaning towards the Vortech. I’m aware of the issue with the AT not down shifting fast enough when pushing the car to full throttle (needing to go the manual mode), but is this an issue when the car would normally down shift during normal urban driving? This is my primary car and I’m looking to boost performance for fun, not for racing etc. so I want to make sure Vortech is the right choice.
Looking forward for input…
I‘m new to the forum and I’ve been doing a lot of reading on superchargers for the G35 coupes. I have a ’03 G35 5AT 10Kmi and based on everyone’s comments, I’m leaning towards the Vortech. I’m aware of the issue with the AT not down shifting fast enough when pushing the car to full throttle (needing to go the manual mode), but is this an issue when the car would normally down shift during normal urban driving? This is my primary car and I’m looking to boost performance for fun, not for racing etc. so I want to make sure Vortech is the right choice.
Looking forward for input…
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Well the car is done and what a blast!!!
The only thing I notice is that the BOV hisses at low rpms when just driving normally around town up to about 40mph. Is that normal? When I jump on it, the hiss stops untill I come off the throttle and get the whooosh which is what I would expect.
The only thing I notice is that the BOV hisses at low rpms when just driving normally around town up to about 40mph. Is that normal? When I jump on it, the hiss stops untill I come off the throttle and get the whooosh which is what I would expect.