vortec universal sbc kit
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vortec universal sbc kit
hey guys i just installed a vortec v3 si kit from jegs on my 92 lo3 camaro.i thought id share a few things. the power steering pulley will not clear your steering box and your hood will not close.i had some freinds make me a pulley out of the stock one and a mustang four cylinder crank pulley.its a completly stock engine lol.i wont be able to get it tuned for a while but when i do ill post up some numbers.
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Car: 90 L98 TA, 03 WRX
Engine: Vortech Supercharged 5.7 L
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: vortec universal sbc kit
What is the kit number and how much did it cost?
Vortech's install manual left a lot to be desired.
Are you going to use the braided SS SC drain line?
Vortech's install manual left a lot to be desired.
Are you going to use the braided SS SC drain line?
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Car: 91 GTA
Engine: 377ci
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: QP Ford 9" 3.70s
Re: vortec universal sbc kit
I assume he iss using the new 2000 dollar universal kit from Jegs. The head unit is self contained. No need for oil lines. Thanks for posting up some info I have been contemplating this kit for a while now. would of had it already had I not broke my 10 bolt.
What kept the hood from closing? Do you have some pics?
What kept the hood from closing? Do you have some pics?
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Car: 90 L98 TA, 03 WRX
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i've got the self-lubricated V-3 head unit on mine. looks like Vortech has their $250 rebate deal going again:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Vortech/933/4G...oductId=751367
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that is the kit i bought. vortec does not offer the 250 rebate on it though. i do have some pics but havn't figured how to post them.i can send them to someones e-mail if theyll post up a address. also your upper radiator hose will not work.i used the waterneck off a tbi truck.i cut the hose and found a peice of pipe that would slide into it to make it work.work is really busy so no tune or dyno time yet.
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Here are dozerjoe's install photos:
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Car: 91 GTA
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Thank you for the pictures. Very Awesome. So what part hits the hood. I was not planning on using there carb bonnet as I have an ATI one. I was also going to fab my own elbow. Can you re clock the SC so the outlet is lower? How bad was the Power steering interferance? Would an underdrive pulley work? I need to do this anyway cause I keep over spinning my alternators and cooking the bearings.
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the outlet of the supercharger hits the hood. i beleive it would be easy to reclock it but i dont know if the pipe between the supercharger and bonnet would still work. im not really worried about it because i plan to reclock mine and add a intercooler. i didnt save my old power steering pulley so i cant measure to see how big of a pulley would work. the guy who did my pulley said a 2.3 4cyl ford power steering pulley with the center bored out to fit the stock chevy pump would probably work just fine.i thought he told me he used a crank pulley but he said it was a power steering pulley he used on mine.
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Re: vortec universal sbc kit
the Vortech 82-92 F-body kit does not come with a bypass valve. i added a Bosch bypass valve this year using the kit from Vortech/superchargersonline (you can get most of the parts at your local Home Depot for a lot less $$).
I drilled the SC output plenum and plastic 90 degree SC input elbow with a 59/64" bit and tapped them with 3/4"-14 NPT pipe tap. The vacuum line on the right side of the valve tees into the same manifold pressure line my boost gauge and fuel management unit are connected to.
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Engine: 94 lt1 modded
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Do any of you guys have any pics of the vortech mounting bracket that comes with the kit? I bought an s-trim lt1 kit used, and am looking for a tpi style bracket to mount it to my car.
Thanks,
kory
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Car: 90 L98 TA, 03 WRX
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The only pic i have is of the mounting plate:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1371.jpg
There are a couple of drawings in the install manual but they probably won't hep much:
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/...0-%20GM%20Cars
Looks like the bracket part number is 4GF011-021. You might want to check with Vortech, superchargersonline, and other big vendors who used to carry the '82 - '92 F body kit to see if they have a spare one gathering dust.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1371.jpg
There are a couple of drawings in the install manual but they probably won't hep much:
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/...0-%20GM%20Cars
Looks like the bracket part number is 4GF011-021. You might want to check with Vortech, superchargersonline, and other big vendors who used to carry the '82 - '92 F body kit to see if they have a spare one gathering dust.
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Found another one when the bracket was installed:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1400.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1400.jpg
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Car: 90 L98 TA, 03 WRX
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Transmission: 700R4
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There's a list of all the parts for the bracket assembly on page vii of the install manual and drawings of how it all goes togther on pages 6 and 7.
More install info here:
http://www.gtasourcepage.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=51424
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hood shuts fine. the bracket thats bolted to the supercharger i had made. it moved the supercharger toward the driver fender 2" and down 2".i left the alternator in the same place vortech had it .the new bracket is made of 1/2" thick mild steel which is thicker than the vortech bracket but i didnt want it flexing
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I was considering one of these kits for the future till I saw this....
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/product.php?p=180
I see jegs/summit are still selling them.
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/product.php?p=180
I see jegs/summit are still selling them.
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Hello, I'm new here, I desperatelly need the MOUNT PLATE (part # 4GF111-021) for the discontinued SuperCharger kit from Vortech for the L98 F-Bodies. Can anyone help me find it? Thank you.
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Where did you have the new bracket it made and would they be willing to make another???
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my only suggestion is to relocate the air filter so it isnt taking in the heat from the engine bay and exhaust manifold..........i thought about this kit before i decided to go turbo........i didnt feel like waiting the 2-3 weeks for it to be in stock before i received one........but by the time my turbo setup was done i couldve just waited for that kit.oh well.........least its done either way
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