Getting Ready to Install a Vortech V3, have some questions
#1
Getting Ready to Install a Vortech V3, have some questions
Like the title says, I am about to pull the trigger on a Vortech v3 on my 2005 Gt. Before I go for the installation I really want to know about which spark plugs to run and if I can put those in a few weeks before installing the supercharger. I have done some research and I see there is a debate on which plugs to run, my question is can I put those in next week drive around for a week or two before installing the supercharger? The car has 80K miles on it and this will be I believe the first spark plug change, I will have the lisle tool in my back pocket!
Lastly, what specialty tools if any did you find to be very helpful during the process? I will be documenting the whole installation to use for my companies website.
Lastly, what specialty tools if any did you find to be very helpful during the process? I will be documenting the whole installation to use for my companies website.
#2
there is no reason to install the plugs before hand. might as well do it all in one session.
and as far as running them.. yes i believe you can as the colder plugs just help with detonation
and as far as running them.. yes i believe you can as the colder plugs just help with detonation
#4
I used to have the Lisle spark plug removal tool. I sold it years ago. I know what you mean about not wanting to do it all at once (blower too). If you run the one step colder plugs before hand, you'll easily carbon them up and they won't be optimal for the blower..
V3 is a beast. I ran one for two years on my 08 GT. Real easy install.. I did it like a dozen times lol
V3 is a beast. I ran one for two years on my 08 GT. Real easy install.. I did it like a dozen times lol
#5
Cool thanks for the heads up, sounds like it will just be one busy weekend....Maybe the weekend before I can work the ones in there loose and coat them with anti-seize and just install them back in.
The instructions Vortech supplies states to use the same plug that Ford recommends, going down to a cooler plug what kind of affects will that have? Should I move to the HTO's or not?
The instructions Vortech supplies states to use the same plug that Ford recommends, going down to a cooler plug what kind of affects will that have? Should I move to the HTO's or not?
#6
I installed the Paxton 2200. Very easy to do just take ur time and do everything when u get it. The directions provided by Paxton were very detailed and i had no issues. I run the Autolite HTO gapped at .030
If u can try and get a dyno tune done also. Ur gonna need tires too
Where did u order the kit from? I would get it from Brenspeed as its a complete with injectors, spark plugs and boost a pump.
If u can try and get a dyno tune done also. Ur gonna need tires too
Where did u order the kit from? I would get it from Brenspeed as its a complete with injectors, spark plugs and boost a pump.
Last edited by MadMike1337; 06-29-2013 at 10:48 AM.
#8
Cool thanks for the heads up, sounds like it will just be one busy weekend....Maybe the weekend before I can work the ones in there loose and coat them with anti-seize and just install them back in.
The instructions Vortech supplies states to use the same plug that Ford recommends, going down to a cooler plug what kind of affects will that have? Should I move to the HTO's or not?
The instructions Vortech supplies states to use the same plug that Ford recommends, going down to a cooler plug what kind of affects will that have? Should I move to the HTO's or not?
In that case, the one step colder is highly recommended.
Be careful with removing those spark plugs and I'd reserve more time than expected in case the worse happens. When I used to work at a Ford dealership, I seen a tech break two in the heads of an F150 and he freaked! He tried to quote the customer an extra $600-800 to manually use the Lisle tool to remove all eight that way if any were to further break. I think he tried charging a friggin' hour per spark plug
Ditto on the Brisk spark plugs. I had an issue with running mine for two years without checking them, and turned out all of the terminal nuts were loose! I ended up having to remove them all and re-tightening them due to misfiring issues.
Last edited by stealth_GT; 06-30-2013 at 11:29 PM.