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Originally Posted by Minicobra1 (Post 214003)

Update: Ok, so I picked my Z up at Vortech yesterday, wow what a difference 550whp makes!! I can light up the tires in 3rd gear all day now. :tup:
No, actually that was a joke, all kidding aside, it looks like the engineers may have given up hope on installing a centrifugal unit do to the lack of space under the 370z's hood. In my brief conversation with them, it could be done, but not with out some major modifications. Vortech is all about a clean and easy install and a simple, reliable kit. This just wouldn't fit into that category.
The good news is that the thought of building some type of kit for the 370 is not totally abandoned. They mentioned the possibility of a screw type mount (which they are now doing for several other cars) but the big concern would be if 370z owners would be receptive to changing out or modifying their hood to make it fit.
I myself don't have a problem with changing out the hood, as long as it is tasteful and close to the lines of the stock configuration. They will be in touch with me about this, just wondering how everyone else feels about it.
I know it probably boils down to bang for the buck, with the right price and generous reliable HP gains I'm sure we all could live with changing out the hood. :tup:

I myself would have no issue changing my hood to fit a twin screw. As far as positive displacement S/C's go, twin screws are the best.

It's good to hear that they aren't giving up.

I've entertained thoughts of additional cooling via the hood. Perhaps a combination to allow for the SC space and provide additional cooling would be a good approach?

Tricky to make the combination look innocent though.........

Keep up the good work:tup:

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM (Post 214021)

Yes, I agree, more cooling would be better. :tup:

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM (Post 214021)

Would rain be a problem?

rain is almost never a problem especially when all the weatherproof connectors are under 5 years old.

I hear that vortech feels there isn't enough room in the Z compartment, mini is this true?!

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip (Post 226143)

I hear that vortech feels there isn't enough room in the Z compartment, mini is this true?!

read the thread....lol

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Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 226182)

read the thread....lol

LOL, yes it's true :tup: Sent them a couple emails last week, haven't got a response back yet on the twin screw set up, either they are busy or avoiding me :confused: I'm sure they are planning for SEMA.

Still avoiding you I take it?

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ (Post 236681)

Still avoiding you I take it?

No, they got back to me, busy with upcoming SEMA stuff like I thought. He said they were working out the cost on the twin screw for the 370z. If it looks like it will be effective they will call me to bring the car back. He will let me know as soon as they make a decision. Hopefully they decide to go with it, soon :tup:

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1 (Post 237560)

I hope so too. More options, the better. Thanks for the hard work :driving:

if this is going to be a screw type. it will almo0st 100% need a new hood

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Originally Posted by shumby (Post 237829)

if this is going to be a screw type. it will almo0st 100% need a new hood

Yes, they said for sure new hood. I saw similar design twin screw in their shop, probably for a Mustang or Camero (I'm assuming b/c it was sitting on the floor next to a Camero) looks tall, I can't imagine it fitting without a hood change :tup:

What kind of power would we be talking if they were doing a twin screw design?