Vortech install complete
8/11/07, 10:15 AM
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Vortech install complete
Took me about 30 hours to complete the install, mainly due to the horrible instructions from vortech and a nagging wife 
. If anyone else attemps this install I found that paxton has the same instruction with the exception of the intercooler, and are actuall written logically!
Purrs like a kitten through!
. If anyone else attemps this install I found that paxton has the same instruction with the exception of the intercooler, and are actuall written logically! Purrs like a kitten through!
8/11/07, 10:40 AM
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Sweet!!! Props for doing it yourself. How was driving it?
8/11/07, 11:16 AM
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Thanks, it was really important to me to do this myself! There were times that I though I had gotten in over my head, and it didn't help when my wife told me she didn't think I could put it back together. It was a huge rush when I turned the key and she started right up!! I recommend everyone does something like this at least once to say you did.
Drives like a completly different car, no more 300hp
Cheers
Drives like a completly different car, no more 300hp
Cheers
8/12/07, 12:25 PM
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sweet, i want to install a vortech some day. how does it all fit with the shaker on? i cant wait to get mine, but it most likely wont be for a few years when the car is paid off and everything is cheaper then. i will be installing mine as well. i never let anyone touch my car but me.
can we get some pics with the shaker on it? i want to see what it looks like.
can we get some pics with the shaker on it? i want to see what it looks like.
8/12/07, 02:48 PM
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The hardest part of the install were the instructions, they really were crap. I ended up using the instructions from paxton, I didn't realize the two kits were identicle except on is water/air one is air/air. I could have done it in half the time if the instructions were written logically and complete. The biggest mistake I made was removing the wrong outlet from the coolant crossover
Luckily one of the wipple guys took care of me and sent me his for shipping (now thats a nice guy)! Nothing was really difficult, it just took some time to sort it all out. I think I could install a non intercooled kit in a half of a day now.For fuel I just went with a boost-a-pump for now, herd alot of band things about what vortech includes.
8/13/07, 06:22 PM
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sweet, i want to install a vortech some day. how does it all fit with the shaker on? i cant wait to get mine, but it most likely wont be for a few years when the car is paid off and everything is cheaper then. i will be installing mine as well. i never let anyone touch my car but me.
can we get some pics with the shaker on it? i want to see what it looks like.
can we get some pics with the shaker on it? i want to see what it looks like.
Works great with a Shaker. Search my recent posts for pics of custom Shaker.
8/13/07, 07:11 PM
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When I did mine, it was a breeze. Had no problems with the guide either. I'm using the included pump, hasn't missed a beat! 485/430
I want to get the batt. relocate kit and ice tank and the upgraded intercooler Vortech has now
I want to get the batt. relocate kit and ice tank and the upgraded intercooler Vortech has now
8/13/07, 08:21 PM
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The pod is new autometer pod for out cars, it fit great!
As for the pump my kit spent a few years on the shelf and was a version 1 vortech kit (they sell 4 now), so it did not include the diablo MAFI or the piggy back pump. It was the original one that said to replace the factory pump with the provided walboro 255. I just skipped that step and order a MAFI and a boost-a-pump.
As for the instructions if you look at paxtons instructions you'll see the difference. It's little things like saying what size the space to use is, not just use a bolt and spacer like vortechs.
http://www.paxtonauto.com/pdf/manuals/4809654.pdf
As for the pump my kit spent a few years on the shelf and was a version 1 vortech kit (they sell 4 now), so it did not include the diablo MAFI or the piggy back pump. It was the original one that said to replace the factory pump with the provided walboro 255. I just skipped that step and order a MAFI and a boost-a-pump.
As for the instructions if you look at paxtons instructions you'll see the difference. It's little things like saying what size the space to use is, not just use a bolt and spacer like vortechs.
http://www.paxtonauto.com/pdf/manuals/4809654.pdf
8/15/07, 01:15 PM
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