Stillen v3 Blower Issue

Chernandez22 · 04-20-2020, 10:27 PM

So I just got word back from Vortech saying the unit is unrepairable.

This was one of the reps response:
"The unit you sent in has been looked at, there are quite a few issues. The unit is not repairable, there is damage to the INPUT bearings on the pulley shaft. Typically, these steel caged bearings are pretty tough to break unless there is significant tension being placed on the pulley shaft. The unit has had the pulley size changed since the last time it was here and the shipping plug was never removed and replaced with the new vent fitting that was sent back with the unit before being run.

The unit will need to be replaced as it is unrepairable, a new unit will need to be purchased thru Stillen directly.
Please let me know if you would like the unit back as is, there is a $100.00 inspection fee if sent back, if not and we scrap it there is no fee at all. "

Thoughts on what my next steps could be? Confused as to why they're sending me through stillen for the blower..Didn't even know the pulley was changed. Giving them a call tomorrow. Wanted to update everyone.

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redondoaveb · 04-20-2020, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chernandez22

So I just got word back from Vortech saying the unit is unrepairable.

This was one of the reps response:
"The unit you sent in has been looked at, there are quite a few issues. The unit is not repairable, there is damage to the INPUT bearings on the pulley shaft. Typically, these steel caged bearings are pretty tough to break unless there is significant tension being placed on the pulley shaft. The unit has had the pulley size changed since the last time it was here and the shipping plug was never removed and replaced with the new vent fitting that was sent back with the unit before being run.

The unit will need to be replaced as it is unrepairable, a new unit will need to be purchased thru Stillen directly.
Please let me know if you would like the unit back as is, there is a $100.00 inspection fee if sent back, if not and we scrap it there is no fee at all. "

Thoughts on what my next steps could be? Confused as to why they're sending me through stillen for the blower..Didn't even know the pulley was changed. Giving them a call tomorrow. Wanted to update everyone.

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It has to be purchased through Stillen because of CARB. Vortech is not allowed to sell superchargers or supercharger parts within California due to them not being CARB approved. Stillen has CARB approval for their supercharger system. Bureaucratic ********.

Chernandez22 · 04-20-2020, 10:45 PM

That makes sense if they spent the money getting their kit CARB approved but doesn't make sense why you can't replace the Vortech blower with another Vortech blower..
I was checking Stillen's webiste for the blower itself but can't find anything.. I sent a message on their little website chat thing..

redondoaveb · 04-20-2020, 10:50 PM

Like I said. Bureaucratic ********. You could find new one's on ebay, you could also try SOHO Motorsports or TopgunZ on the forum here. One of them may sell just the blower. You could also call 928 Motorsports, show them the pictures and see if they think they can rebuild it.

Chernandez22 · 04-20-2020, 10:56 PM

Ahhh okay thank you! I'll give 928 Motorsports a call tomorrow! Might just ask for the super-vortech upgrade... lol
https://928motorsports.com/parts/super_vortech.php

redondoaveb · 04-20-2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chernandez22

Ahhh okay thank you! I'll give 928 Motorsports a call tomorrow! Might just ask for the super-vortech upgrade... lol
https://928motorsports.com/parts/super_vortech.php

Talk to Carl. They did the super vortech upgrade on mine.

Chernandez22 · 04-21-2020, 03:21 PM

I've been talking to Carl. He asked about the condition on the shafts since 928 can't get replacement shafts. Then after talking with Vortech, they gave me the bad news that they are also damaged..

Apparently the pulley was changed at some point and then changed back to the original one since there's a missing seal on the pulley bolt according to Vortech. The previous owner apparently doesn't have any receipts of the work done so I'm not sure who has worked on what. v7.jpg

04-20-2020, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chernandez22 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Posts: 8 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 7	Vortech Update So I just got word back from Vortech saying the unit is unrepairable. This was one of the reps response: "The unit you sent in has been looked at, there are quite a few issues. The unit is not repairable, there is damage to the INPUT bearings on the pulley shaft. Typically, these steel caged bearings are pretty tough to break unless there is significant tension being placed on the pulley shaft. The unit has had the pulley size changed since the last time it was here and the shipping plug was never removed and replaced with the new vent fitting that was sent back with the unit before being run. The unit will need to be replaced as it is unrepairable, a new unit will need to be purchased thru Stillen directly. Please let me know if you would like the unit back as is, there is a $100.00 inspection fee if sent back, if not and we scrap it there is no fee at all. " Thoughts on what my next steps could be? Confused as to why they're sending me through stillen for the blower..Didn't even know the pulley was changed. Giving them a call tomorrow. Wanted to update everyone. v1.jpg v2.jpg v3.jpg v4.jpg v5.jpg v6.jpg

04-20-2020, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,385 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684376	Like I said. Bureaucratic ******. You could find new one's on ebay, you could also try SOHO Motorsports or TopgunZ on the forum here. One of them may sell just the blower. You could also call 928 Motorsports, show them the pictures and see if they think they can rebuild it. "Z"en likes this. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 750whp/700ft.lbs**

04-21-2020, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chernandez22 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Posts: 8 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 7	I've been talking to Carl. He asked about the condition on the shafts since 928 can't get replacement shafts. Then after talking with Vortech, they gave me the bad news that they are also damaged.. Apparently the pulley was changed at some point and then changed back to the original one since there's a missing seal on the pulley bolt according to Vortech. The previous owner apparently doesn't have any receipts of the work done so I'm not sure who has worked on what. v7.jpg redondoaveb and "Z"en like this. Last edited by Chernandez22; 04-21-2020 at 03:21 PM. Reason: Incorrect quotes

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04-20-2020, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chernandez22 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Posts: 8 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 7	That makes sense if they spent the money getting their kit CARB approved but doesn't make sense why you can't replace the Vortech blower with another Vortech blower.. I was checking Stillen's webiste for the blower itself but can't find anything.. I sent a message on their little website chat thing..

04-20-2020, 10:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chernandez22 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Posts: 8 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 7	Ahhh okay thank you! I'll give 928 Motorsports a call tomorrow! Might just ask for the super-vortech upgrade... lol https://928motorsports.com/parts/super_vortech.php