Tom, when the Vortec kicks in, have you noticed any elevated motor temp changes!...

 

Nothing on the gauge, but the factory gauges are basically just idiot lights anyway. My air conditioning and battery are doing alittle better though, since the factory pullies have been reinstalled.

 

Real Nice Install!!!

 

Man Tom that is a dream come true for you! It looks great, sounds great and from the short vids looks like it's smooth as butter up to the redline.

sweet

 

Wow - that sounds great!

 

Question the first video the sound like a blade clanging on a wall is that ok ?

 

This is probably 'cause I'm just not familiar with superchargers, but is it supposed to sound so "rattly" at the engine?

Sounds great at the exhaust and when you get on it!

 

yeah thats just how centrifugal superchargers sound...I believe its just the way the impellars are designed when the air flows through them

 

Yep...... thanks for answering Matt.

 

Way to go Tom. I need to get that tune as I am only making 400hp with the aftercooler.

BTW, the noise is due to extremely loose back lash in the impellers. As the impellers heat up they expand and the loose back lash prevents the impellers from binding. When you load them up upon acceleration the are almost quiet, as you let off the gas they start to make noise again. Mine sounds the same.

 

I'll try to post the dyno sheet tomorrow...... msully, you should call Brent and talk to him....I know he said this tune is much different than the tune he uses for the intercooled kit; I'm sure he can hook you up!

 

Hey Tom

Looks to cool ...I bet you got a smile a mile wide on your face. Enjoy!!

 

Congrats. Nice.

 

I was your 3rd post way back in the morning. Long before they had the wake up call at the nursing home where STD stays. The car looks and sounds great. Can't wait to see it in person. Count me in on the seniors discount BTW.
Scott

 

Nice Tom, grats on the new power. my guess is you are going to be adding a lot of miles in the next few weeks.

 

Scott, They wake me up every three hours to change my diaper!... Lets wait a few weeks and see if Tom detonates his motor or not!......if it survives (tom439), by the way! thats how he wants to be referred to now!....Then we'll make are pitch for the Senior Discount!.......

 

Tom, awesome to see the finished products & results. Also what made you change your mind from Brent's Paxton kit, I remember following your interest & that's also one I've looked into as well? Looks like people are doing awesome things with the Vortech's. For anyone that hasn't seen this already here's the link to what Alternative Auto's doing with Vortech & Alcohol. http://www.alternativeauto.com/prods...h-alcohol.html

 

Don't be blowin' me no bad karma, pops..... that ain't funny !


The main reason why I changed my mind on the Paxton was only because of the offer Brenspeed made me to be one of their test cars for this Vortech kit. I wanted a Paxton, but after weighing the cost difference, this was a no-brainer for me. Remember that this kit is not 'cooled, plus they gave me a big discount on the materials and labor. I plan to upgrade this kit with the Paxton 'cooler later this summer; I like the Paxton air-to-air as opposed to the Vortech air-to-water.

 

Don't be blowin' me no bad karma, pops..... that ain't funny Oop's! ....Sorry "Young Gun" I wasn't trying to send any negative vibes!........but I have seen your donut video!.. Well anyway back on subject ..........looking forward to a video of you banging some gears! on a 1/4 mile stretch of pavement!! filmed by lets say a copilot! not you holding the camera in your teeth!.........or is everyone in northern Indiana hesitant to ride with you!......

 

Nobody likes me......

I'll figure out a way to make a great vid soon and get it here..... I'll atleast try to get the dyno sheet up today.