Ok looking at getting a used vortech V-1 s-trim but wanted to double check a few things, first its on a 96 cobra, but from what i understand just the head unit with a stright discharge will work perfect on my car right? just have to buy all the brackets and hoses specific to my car? i read the sticky just wanted to make sure i understood it. And it doesnt mention anything about fuel requirments? like if i run 8 psi non intercooled 350-370 rwhp what kind of injectors and maf will i need? Just trying to get a good idea of what this motor build will cost. Any help would be great thanks

heres the numbers on it 6k miles on rebuild what do you think? Serial # 21787 Carb Eq #D-213-17

 

yes, that s/c you described will work. my v2 came off a 96 cobra. the 90mm lightning maf is pretty common and shoot for 42 lb injectors

 

you think 830 shipped is too much?

 

What happened to turbos??? lol

 

being a v1, around 750-775 shipped.

 

i paid 780 shipped for my polished v2. great deal tho

 

You'll want bigger injectors, up to you on what size to go with though.

I'm running 42# injectors, and at 10 psi. At that, you'll want a bigger fuel pump for safety too. There's little excuse to cheap on the fuel system - spend a few hundred extra here and save your shortblock.

You can run the stock MAF. I am - at a bit over 400 RWHP. If it concerns you, get a diablosport MAF.ia or other good MAF extender... you'll be able to get more power with one instead of a LMAF swap, plus, it'll work on an LMAF if you really want to do that, too.

Apart from that... You'll need the head unit bracket, and piping for your car. A lot of the piping that's already there will work. Some generic 3" tubing and silicone couplers will work great to fill the rest of the gaps instead of buying a full new piping kit from Vortech (Which is going to be big $$... probably 400+).

You'll want copper plugs, one heat range colder. Maybe two heat ranges if you feel like it. NGK = good... and they're cheap each... just a couple bucks. NO PLATINUM PLUGS!

For a fuel pump, I'm running a 310 lph. VMP tuning has them which are direct swaps... no splicing required. A 255 will work ok for what you want. The Focus pumps work too but will require a little splicing.

Don't forget to remove your UDPs (or just buy a smaller supercharger pulley - either will work fine), and get a tune. The car WILL NOT RUN after changing the injectors - especially if you go with 42#. You'll need the tune immediately to have it work. I tuned mine myself.

After all is said and done, consider a water/meth kit if you're not going to switch to intercooling it.

 

still plan on the turbos, but hard to pass up power now for around 2k, when id have to wait a long time to get the 8k for turbos.

 

Id just put that money away and rock your car N/A till you get the money to do what you really want. I mean you have a goal so just save towards that. I mean if push comes to shove, just buy the on3performance kit. Not bad for just about 2k for a turbo kit.

 

Get the supercharger. It holds its value well (once it's used). You can just sell the head unit off. You'll need the injectors and other supporting stuff for a turbo kit anyway.

The supercharger is going to be enough. It'll max out your short block EASILY. Plus, it may seem like around 2k now, but you're likely to spend a lot closer to 3 by time it's done. A turbo would be even more.

Think about another 2k afterwards to get yourself above 400 RWHP... and if you want more power, the easy answer is a smaller pulley. If you still really need new power, there's cams, and other bolt-ons... there's plenty of options and you really won't feel the supercharger as a limitation till 600+ RWHP.