Has anyone had any expierence with the vortech supercharger, what do you think about it. Also, what is the difficulty level of installing it myself. Not set on it, but I can get it intercooled for 4,200 or pay 4,200 for the x-charger. I have rather good knowledge of vehicles, done my own timing, water pumps, engine removal, differential removal. Any help is appreciated.

 

yes, here. Had mine for over 2 years now, first at 10 psi now at 12 psi. I built my air-air intercooler, but it was well worth getting the intercooled setup, especially here in hot Texas.
Installation was quite easy per instructions. I have the SQ2 and tapped the timing cover for the drain hose as instructed; not as big a deal as people made it out to be.

You can do the installation. Nothing is difficult. And I'd be happy to answer any specific questions.
Here's a couple pics of my setup, which not a typical Vortech setup though.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d..._complete1.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d..._complete2.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d..._complete3.jpg

But the real benefit, once you're done with it, you WILL LIKE IT!!!

BTW, I'd sell my setup for $4100 shipped, with intercooler, piping, injectors, etc, everything you need, except the hand-help programmer and tune. The setup is much more robust than a normal vortech kit, with a larger BOV, etc. I can post up more info if interested. BTW, there is one guy interested already, so he has first dibs.

 

You're selling your Vortech? What do you have planned now, if I may ask?

 

Ever since the Texas Mustang cruise, he has been jealous of my x-charger, so I wouldn't be suprised if he went with an intercooled X.

*haha just razzing ya Mike* :P

 

Yeah Matt, I know .

Toying around with a different setup, one that would not make use of my supercharger. And only if I sell it for a decent price.

The Vortech setup is just fine like it is, I've been very happy with it, so it might stay. It has treated me very well.

I wouldn't go to a X-charger setup, because then I'd be as slow as Matt.. ..razzin ya back :-)

 

Just wait till I get my intercooler!!!! Weeeeee!

obxdude, the vortech has a really good look to it, and alot of power. If you are capable of pulling an engine and putting it back in, you can install a supercharger.

 

turbo or engine swap?

 

i dont mean to hijack this thread but...
tx zstang do you have a pic of your air-air intercooler? i like the idea of makin my own and savin a few hundred.

btw does anyone know which is better: air-air or air-water? i live in FL w/ a black car, needless to say its HOT all the time!

 

air to water will get you cooler temps, thus better performance.

 

thanks, im also on the fence about either the X or vortech:/