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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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DIY install on Vortech V-3 Si-Trim Supercharger

I am working hard on convincing the wife to let me get the V-3 Si-Trim SC, but in the effort to save money I am wodnering how difficult it is to install this yourself?

I am technically inclined, but I have never tackled something this in detail. But watching many videos about the install it seems as if something I can do if I took my time.

Anyone know if Vortech ahs good install documentation and phone support for installation?

Thanks for any input,
Chris
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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I can't help you but i can 'bump' it so maybe someone can
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Once you figure out how to convince the wife let me know.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Once you figure out how to convince the wife let me know.
Haha good one. That is definitely harder than doing the install.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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I will tell her, fine I will just get the 2013 GT500 and I can have my power I want and a warranty
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Grifftech
I am working hard on convincing the wife to let me get the V-3 Si-Trim SC, but in the effort to save money I am wodnering how difficult it is to install this yourself?

I am technically inclined, but I have never tackled something this in detail. But watching many videos about the install it seems as if something I can do if I took my time.

Anyone know if Vortech ahs good install documentation and phone support for installation?

Thanks for any input,
Chris
When I bought a V-2 S-Trim for my '07 GT, I paid our shop to install it as I was a bit intimidated by installing something this important.

However, a few months later I had a defective bearing in the blower that Vortech was willing to cover under their warranty, but they didn't cover R&R of the blower. I decided that I would remove the blower, ship it to Vortech, and reinstall it myself to save the labor cost. As a daily driver, I had to convert the car to run as stock while I waited nearly 2 months to get my blower back from Vortech. I was surprised how easy it was to uninstall the blower and reinstall it.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Five Oh Brian
When I bought a V-2 S-Trim for my '07 GT, I paid our shop to install it as I was a bit intimidated by installing something this important.

However, a few months later I had a defective bearing in the blower that Vortech was willing to cover under their warranty, but they didn't cover R&R of the blower. I decided that I would remove the blower, ship it to Vortech, and reinstall it myself to save the labor cost. As a daily driver, I had to convert the car to run as stock while I waited nearly 2 months to get my blower back from Vortech. I was surprised how easy it was to uninstall the blower and reinstall it.

Good info, thanks man
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Write an email to Vortech Customer Service and ask them for the installation instructions; then you will know exactly what you are getting into.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 06GT
Write an email to Vortech Customer Service and ask them for the installation instructions; then you will know exactly what you are getting into.

Great idea, thanks!
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