Vortech Supercharger Development

LiquidZ · 08-27-2009, 12:10 PM

I would absolutely love having a supercharger. I would be completely fine with a nice, safe, reliable 450 hp.

It will be interesting to see how they tackle the DTB's. Maybe they will fabricate some sort of intake manifold?

Buddy Revell · 08-27-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Well the Camaro was probably expected to outsell the Z by a wide margin relatively speaking, regardless of general issues affecting the car market and the sports car market.

Why? Z sales have been strong since they brought it back. Camaros were discontinued because of weak sales.

dainedazz · 08-27-2009, 01:13 PM

Z34 > camaro all day.

wstar · 08-27-2009, 03:24 PM

"Weak sales" for the Camaro are different

These are annual sales numbers for the Camaro in recent times, when they were still making them. They did see a big drop before they killed it, but they're also anticipating a big pickup in sales on the relaunch of the new design. We'll see how that pans out, but still:

94: 119,934
95: 122,844
96: 66,827
97: 95,812
98: 77,198
99: 42,098
00: 45,417
01: 29,009

Edit: looking even further back than that, they were consistently in the 100K-250K per year range up until the recent dropoff highlighted above.

Togo · 08-27-2009, 08:14 PM

FWIW, I've seen 100x more new Camaros on the road vs 370Zs.

It makes me sad a bit, I want to see more 370Zs.

dainedazz · 08-27-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

FWIW, I've seen 100x more new Camaros on the road vs 370Zs.

It makes me sad a bit, I want to see more 370Zs.

thats better, so we, z34 owners, stay UNIQUE & RARE in the car world.

idk bout yall, but i love sticking out from the crowd.

Togo · 08-27-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

thats better, so we, z34 owners, stay UNIQUE & RARE in the car world.

idk bout yall, but i love sticking out from the crowd.

Yeah that thought had crossed my mind too!

Red370 · 08-27-2009, 08:44 PM

Personally I get annoyed when I see another 370, makes me not feel so special.

Togo · 08-27-2009, 09:00 PM

Eventually they'll be as common place as the 350Zs we see. Although I still don't see 350s nearly as often as Camaros so I guess it's all good for us.

RCZ · 08-27-2009, 11:43 PM

Back to topic

jmlenz · 08-27-2009, 11:52 PM

a reliable turnkey +150whp kit for ~$5k seems reasonable and would make me take the plunge!

tru_Asiatik · 08-28-2009, 12:26 AM

HP #, reliability, low cost, warranty is what im looking for
turbos is in the list of concideration but cost is a big factor why im iffy about them

Minicobra1 · 08-28-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve

ask them if they will be @ sema this year

I would hope so, would be cool if they had the 370z kit available by then.
I'd let them use my car for display

Probably pushing it though, being only 2 months away.

Minicobra1 · 08-28-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jmlenz

a reliable turnkey +150whp kit for ~$5k seems reasonable and would make me take the plunge!

I would guess that would be the range based on their 350z kits. ($4,300 -$6,300)
Since the 370z is a DTB, there may be some additional cost involved, but I'm just speculating at this point.

jmlenz · 08-28-2009, 05:39 PM

Do you mean a warranty on the kit itself or a factory engine warranty ala Stillen's stage 2 supercharger kit?

If you want an engine warranty expect weak HP gains...

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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

HP #, reliability, low cost, warranty is what im looking for
turbos is in the list of concideration but cost is a big factor why im iffy about them

View Poll Results: Do you plan on supercharging your 370z?
I want to puchase a supercharger within a year	47	26.26%
I definitely plan on purchasing a superchager at some point	49	27.37%
I plan on running forced induction, but not sure what route to take	50	27.93%
Happy with bolt on's for now, but would consider it at a later time	38	21.23%
Not for my 370z	9	5.03%
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08-27-2009, 12:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	I would absolutely love having a supercharger. I would be completely fine with a nice, safe, reliable 450 hp. It will be interesting to see how they tackle the DTB's. Maybe they will fabricate some sort of intake manifold? __________________ Last edited by LiquidZ; 08-27-2009 at 12:14 PM.

08-27-2009, 01:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	Z34 > camaro all day. __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

08-27-2009, 03:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	"Weak sales" for the Camaro are different These are annual sales numbers for the Camaro in recent times, when they were still making them. They did see a big drop before they killed it, but they're also anticipating a big pickup in sales on the relaunch of the new design. We'll see how that pans out, but still: 94: 119,934 95: 122,844 96: 66,827 97: 95,812 98: 77,198 99: 42,098 00: 45,417 01: 29,009 Edit: looking even further back than that, they were consistently in the 100K-250K per year range up until the recent dropoff highlighted above. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-28-2009, 12:26 AM	#27 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	HP #, reliability, low cost, warranty is what im looking for turbos is in the list of concideration but cost is a big factor why im iffy about them __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

08-27-2009, 08:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 656	FWIW, I've seen 100x more new Camaros on the road vs 370Zs. It makes me sad a bit, I want to see more 370Zs.

08-27-2009, 08:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	Personally I get annoyed when I see another 370, makes me not feel so special.

08-27-2009, 09:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 656	Eventually they'll be as common place as the 350Zs we see. Although I still don't see 350s nearly as often as Camaros so I guess it's all good for us.

08-27-2009, 11:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Back to topic

08-27-2009, 11:52 PM	#26 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 642	a reliable turnkey +150whp kit for ~$5k seems reasonable and would make me take the plunge!

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