People with Modded Vortech V3 stillen kit chime in!!

EVOHUNTER · 03-10-2015, 09:04 AM

I need some info before we jump into the deep end. me Sasha from Boosted Performance where talking about coverting my Stillen kit from Water/Air too Air/air. We've actually been talking about it for a few years now. I want to pull the trigger now. This will help get rid of weird IAT readings, I feel this will make the stillen kit way more superior. So as you know, there isn't much room on the stillen kit. I need to know if the Vortech V3 blower VOLUTE can be rotated from 180 degrees to 90 degrees (blower pointed towards the ground). Can this be done? hoping someone can help us.
thanks!

airikrankin · 03-10-2015, 10:02 AM

Should be able to. Take a pic of the backside should have several bolts around the housing, loosen and spin. I had a vortech on a previous car that i was able to turn the blower and add an air intercooler to it as well. But the design may have changed by then. There is another thread on here where me and someone else was discussing doing this

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airikrankin · 03-10-2015, 10:51 AM

Also do u plan on using the stillen manifold? Probly the easiest way for routing piping turn blower down and enter intercooler on drivers side then have passenger side have 2 outlets.

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EVOHUNTER · 03-10-2015, 11:40 AM

Yes, exactly.

your dead on. Blower down 90 degrees, Pipe down through driver side, y pipe off passenger side intercooler, BPV mounted there, then 2 charge pipes up to the stillen intake mani. Remove all the air/water ****, plug off the intercooler in the mani aswell. MAFS will be mount by the TB's like the factory set up

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airikrankin · 03-10-2015, 11:43 AM

If u track your car you could leave the intercooler part in the manifold and run an icebox setup

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EVOHUNTER · 03-10-2015, 11:51 AM

that's a good idea, ive been thinkin about that. i don't track the car, but colder the better.

airikrankin · 03-10-2015, 12:26 PM

Well the ice would only last long enough for a run. But if all you are concerned about is the intake temp readings, why not pick up 2 maf bungs weld them on the underside of the piping (so out of sight) pick up 2 used mafs then figure out wich wire is used for the temp and run those to them. Or if an aftermarket iat sensor would work use that instead. Still a draw thru maf setup less piping and way cheaper. And it wouldnt look any different

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Pro4Jackster · 03-10-2015, 01:44 PM

When I was picturing this, I wanted to keep the Vortech clocked the same way it is. Run the pre-intercooler pipe along the top of the radiator, turn thru the passenger intake hole in the core support, then into a top passenger-side inlet on the same intercooler BP uses for the single turbo (but upside down). Then the intercooler outlets will be on the driver and passenger-side bottom. Then route the post-intercooler charge pipes into the bottom of the engine bay and up to the stock intake manifold. Then use factory MAF locations and a pre-supercharger intake and filter similar to the Vortechs on the 350Z DE.

I'm no fabricator, so that may not be possible. But I'm almost positive Ive seen charge pipes routed that way. VSR maybe?

Edit: yes it's VSR. Here's a couple of pics I found on Google. I mirror imaged them for a better mental image.

EVOHUNTER · 03-11-2015, 11:42 AM

All great ideas, im going to leave it to Sasha at Boosted Performance.

He will find the best/ easiest way, we are starting it on AUG 17th, booked for a tune on the 23rd. ill update along the way,

Pro4Jackster · 03-11-2015, 08:18 PM

While its in there, have him figure out a way to brace the Supercharger Bracket in case you want to pulley-down for more horsepower in the future. The bracket starts flexing pretty bad around 13-15 psi. It would be easier to design it all at once.

mikey1600 · 03-12-2015, 12:20 PM

you'd be best off talking directly with Vortech about the unit than here, keep in mind the V-3 unit is internally lubricated, so it may need to remain upright for the oil to circulate properly.

http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/images/1775.jpg

read #1, B, says 45 degrees.

EVOHUNTER · 03-12-2015, 12:36 PM

Talked with vortech today, they said its not problem rotating the volute, the blower has to stay in position but the volute can rotate 360 degree.

swiss370Z · 03-12-2015, 02:40 PM

Hi Guys

I found this in my photo Archive

Merv · 03-12-2015, 08:19 PM

Jesus,that looks beast!

mikey1600 · 03-13-2015, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVOHUNTER

Talked with vortech today, they said its not problem rotating the volute, the blower has to stay in position but the volute can rotate 360 degree.

Good news!!

are you still going to be using the V-3 blower/keeping it internally lubricated? or upgrading to a larger unit?

03-10-2015, 09:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 14	People with Modded Vortech V3 stillen kit chime in!! I need some info before we jump into the deep end. me Sasha from Boosted Performance where talking about coverting my Stillen kit from Water/Air too Air/air. We've actually been talking about it for a few years now. I want to pull the trigger now. This will help get rid of weird IAT readings, I feel this will make the stillen kit way more superior. So as you know, there isn't much room on the stillen kit. I need to know if the Vortech V3 blower VOLUTE can be rotated from 180 degrees to 90 degrees (blower pointed towards the ground). Can this be done? hoping someone can help us. thanks! ANMVQ and Neil912 like this. __________________ Last edited by EVOHUNTER; 03-10-2015 at 09:16 AM.

03-10-2015, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 14	Yes, exactly. your dead on. Blower down 90 degrees, Pipe down through driver side, y pipe off passenger side intercooler, BPV mounted there, then 2 charge pipes up to the stillen intake mani. Remove all the air/water ****, plug off the intercooler in the mani aswell. MAFS will be mount by the TB's like the factory set up . __________________

03-10-2015, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 14	that's a good idea, ive been thinkin about that. i don't track the car, but colder the better. __________________

03-10-2015, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	People with Modded Vortech V3 stillen kit chime in!! Well the ice would only last long enough for a run. But if all you are concerned about is the intake temp readings, why not pick up 2 maf bungs weld them on the underside of the piping (so out of sight) pick up 2 used mafs then figure out wich wire is used for the temp and run those to them. Or if an aftermarket iat sensor would work use that instead. Still a draw thru maf setup less piping and way cheaper. And it wouldnt look any different Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by airikrankin; 03-10-2015 at 12:28 PM.

03-10-2015, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pro4Jackster Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NW Houston Posts: 130 Drives: '08 350Z Rep Power: 13	When I was picturing this, I wanted to keep the Vortech clocked the same way it is. Run the pre-intercooler pipe along the top of the radiator, turn thru the passenger intake hole in the core support, then into a top passenger-side inlet on the same intercooler BP uses for the single turbo (but upside down). Then the intercooler outlets will be on the driver and passenger-side bottom. Then route the post-intercooler charge pipes into the bottom of the engine bay and up to the stock intake manifold. Then use factory MAF locations and a pre-supercharger intake and filter similar to the Vortechs on the 350Z DE. I'm no fabricator, so that may not be possible. But I'm almost positive Ive seen charge pipes routed that way. VSR maybe? Edit: yes it's VSR. Here's a couple of pics I found on Google. I mirror imaged them for a better mental image. __________________ Jtranbuilt '08 Z [Jtran PT7075 Single - Fujitsubo - Transgo - Wilwood - TE37SL - BC Racing] Last edited by Pro4Jackster; 03-11-2015 at 08:21 PM. Reason: Add pictures

03-10-2015, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	Should be able to. Take a pic of the backside should have several bolts around the housing, loosen and spin. I had a vortech on a previous car that i was able to turn the blower and add an air intercooler to it as well. But the design may have changed by then. There is another thread on here where me and someone else was discussing doing this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-10-2015, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	Also do u plan on using the stillen manifold? Probly the easiest way for routing piping turn blower down and enter intercooler on drivers side then have passenger side have 2 outlets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-10-2015, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	If u track your car you could leave the intercooler part in the manifold and run an icebox setup Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-11-2015, 11:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 14	All great ideas, im going to leave it to Sasha at Boosted Performance. He will find the best/ easiest way, we are starting it on AUG 17th, booked for a tune on the 23rd. ill update along the way, __________________

03-11-2015, 08:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pro4Jackster Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NW Houston Posts: 130 Drives: '08 350Z Rep Power: 13	While its in there, have him figure out a way to brace the Supercharger Bracket in case you want to pulley-down for more horsepower in the future. The bracket starts flexing pretty bad around 13-15 psi. It would be easier to design it all at once. __________________ Jtranbuilt '08 Z [Jtran PT7075 Single - Fujitsubo - Transgo - Wilwood - TE37SL - BC Racing]

03-12-2015, 12:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
mikey1600 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 503 Drives: MY11 370z Black Rep Power: 15	you'd be best off talking directly with Vortech about the unit than here, keep in mind the V-3 unit is internally lubricated, so it may need to remain upright for the oil to circulate properly. http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/images/1775.jpg read #1, B, says 45 degrees.

03-12-2015, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 14	Talked with vortech today, they said its not problem rotating the volute, the blower has to stay in position but the volute can rotate 360 degree. __________________ Last edited by EVOHUNTER; 03-12-2015 at 12:41 PM.

03-12-2015, 08:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 14	Jesus,that looks beast! __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

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