Vortech Supercharger Development

Minicobra1 · 09-26-2009, 02:46 PM

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.

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 twin 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.

LiquidZ · 09-26-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

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.

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.

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.

Nikon FM · 09-26-2009, 03:14 PM

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

Minicobra1 · 09-28-2009, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

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

Yes, I agree, more cooling would be better.

Buddy Revell · 09-28-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

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

Would rain be a problem?

1slow370 · 09-29-2009, 03:00 AM

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

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I plan on running forced induction, but not sure what route to take	50	27.93%
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09-26-2009, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	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. 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 twin 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. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum Last edited by Minicobra1; 09-27-2009 at 04:59 AM.

09-26-2009, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 607	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 __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

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09-29-2009, 03:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	rain is almost never a problem especially when all the weatherproof connectors are under 5 years old.