tbyrne
10-15-2008, 01:21 PM
New Vortech V-3 Si-Trim gear driven centrifugal supercharger features an internal lubrication reservoir that does not require a connection between the engine oil pan and the compressor gear case... no oil line.
http://estore.websitepros.com/stores/2081904/catalog/vortechunderhood.jpg
The V-3 includes remote fluid drain hose (attached to supercharger) that allows for simple fluid changes without removing the supercharger from the vehicle
Technologically advanced, high-efficiency impeller and housing design developed in our SAE J1723 compliant supercharger test cell.
Fuel management upgrade includes high-flow fuel injectors, 2 bar Map sensor and DiabloSport™ Predator hand-held programmer which controls ignition timing and fuel enrichment.
Integrated dual-pass air/water charge cooler configuration features a closed loop water cooling system with a stand-alone pump, tank and front mounted heat exchanger.
High-flow bypass valve provides for surge-free compressor operation.
Inlet and discharge duct connections utilize heat resistant silicon sleeves and premium quality stainless steel clamps.
Billet aluminum mounting bracketry for "factory installed" appearance and rigidity.
Complete bolt-on system including all necessary belts, pulleys and reusable high-flow air filter.
Please Note:
50-state emissions certification is planned. Currently, these systems are legal for vehicles that may never be used on public highways, off road use only.
* Supercharged horsepower and torque data shown is a calculated estimate based on percentage increases from actual rear wheel hp/tq measurements. Higher boost and power levels are available for modified engines.
** Vortech is currently testing to confirm calibration on 2005 and 2008 vehicles. Complete kits are approved only for 2006 and 2007 vehicles at this time.
Warranty Information
3-Year/36,000-mile powertrain limited warranty optional (from original vehicle in-service date).
Installation guide can be downloaded at - http://vortechsuperchargers.com/down...4CL020-010.pdf
The supercharger has proven to be one of the most effective means for obtaining increased power from an internal combustion engine without having to make major engine modifications. This is accomplished by compressing combustion air before it enters the cylinders, which increases density. This results in improved cylinder filling, allowing more air and fuel to be burned in the combustion cycle, with dramatic increases in torque and horsepower.
Vortech superchargers operate on fundamental and proven turbomachinery principles, first described by Euler's turbomachinery equation developed in the 18th Century. This principle states that the work imparted to a fluid by an impeller is related to the change in angular momentum of the fluid. From these humble beginnings, the centrifugal compressor has evolved and found its way to becoming the most efficient and reliable means for delivering charge air at high pressures. Vortech has seized upon these known performance advantages and has developed its line of centrifugal superchargers to a performance level that clearly establishes Vortech as the performance and technology leader in aftermarket supercharging.
ADVANCED COMPRESSOR STAGE
Here's where the rubber meets the road. Vortech's compressor stages are highly evolved, thoroughly tested designs, resulting from more than 15 years of experience and thousands of production supercharger units. A simple visual examination clearly shows the difference. All Vortech compressors incorporate sophisticated impeller designs, coupled to a vaneless diffuser, with a progressive scroll, or volute exit stage. Impellers employ advanced aerodynamic features such as optimized inducer blading, splitters, and in some cases, exit rake and backsweep... all depending on the particular pressure/flow objectives. Rather than a simple change of blower speed to effect different "models", each Vortech supercharger is optimized aerodynamically so that best performance is attained for a specific vehicle application.
In order to effectively take advantage of impeller work, flow must be efficiently diffused so that pressure rise can be generated with minimal losses. Unfortunately, a simple "cut-and-paste" won't work. Instead, the diffuser is optimally matched to the impeller flow physics, with many iterations tested and verified until maximum efficiency is achieved with each supercharger design. Finally, a matched volute effectively collects and diffuses further, resulting in additional pressure rise. The result? Isentropic efficiencies as high as 80%! In fact, all Vortech compressors achieve at least 72% peak efficiency, with better than 65% efficiency achieved over a majority of design flow range (surge to choke).
COMPONENTRY
Vortech componentry has garnered a reputation for its "best in class" execution. Blower casing components are cast from A356 aircraft-spec aluminum alloy treated to T-6 condition. Modern CNC production cells ensure that part tolerances are held into the "tenths" - to, and in many cases beyond aircraft tolerances.
IMPELLER
The heart of any centrifugal supercharger is the impeller. Our piece is investment cast from an extremely strong but light-weight proprietary aluminum alloy (similar to that used in turbochargers). This special heat treated material is used because of its stability and enhanced properties at the high operating temperatures ...which may reach 400°F under extreme conditions. At this temperature, the Vortech impeller is up to 36% stronger than even 7075, a common structural aluminum material used by others. The investment cast process secures close dimensional tolerance and excellent surface finish. Of course, 100% CNC machining ensures exact tolerances. And finally, multi-plane dynamic balancing to better than ISO G0.4 tolerances delivers smooth operation. The historical use of these same procedures in building aircraft turbomachinery components for the most demanding applications proves its durability.
DRIVE GEARS
Drive gears are manufactured from 8620 and 9310 carburized billet alloy steels. These premium grade materials possess exceptional strength and durability, with enhanced core toughness properties. The gear teeth are CNC precision ground. The internal step-up drive system is engineered to reliably support impeller speeds exceeding 70,000 rpm.
BEARINGS
Vortech bearings are ultra-high precision (ABEC 7/ABEC 9) pieces that are made in the USA. Most are custom manufactured to our specifications. Aircraft quality is truly an understatement here, since these bearings experience speeds as much as twice that of a jet engine.
Vortech has made some changes to the tube that connects to the filter. It's different on the Charger, Challenger and Magnum but doesn't fit the 300C. Actually, it doesn't fit the '08 Magnum either.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g61/VortechSuperchargers/HEMIs/HEMIInlet4.jpg
This features a large inlet volume area and are constructed of a high quality cross-linked polyethylene which will not retain heat like steel or aluminum. A large 4.0" i.d. air filter is also included. The filter mounts behind the front bumper cover, below the bumper. This will provide the filter with an air source that will be much cooler than having the filter under the hood.
Tom
http://estore.websitepros.com/stores/2081904/catalog/vortechunderhood.jpg
The V-3 includes remote fluid drain hose (attached to supercharger) that allows for simple fluid changes without removing the supercharger from the vehicle
Technologically advanced, high-efficiency impeller and housing design developed in our SAE J1723 compliant supercharger test cell.
Fuel management upgrade includes high-flow fuel injectors, 2 bar Map sensor and DiabloSport™ Predator hand-held programmer which controls ignition timing and fuel enrichment.
Integrated dual-pass air/water charge cooler configuration features a closed loop water cooling system with a stand-alone pump, tank and front mounted heat exchanger.
High-flow bypass valve provides for surge-free compressor operation.
Inlet and discharge duct connections utilize heat resistant silicon sleeves and premium quality stainless steel clamps.
Billet aluminum mounting bracketry for "factory installed" appearance and rigidity.
Complete bolt-on system including all necessary belts, pulleys and reusable high-flow air filter.
Please Note:
50-state emissions certification is planned. Currently, these systems are legal for vehicles that may never be used on public highways, off road use only.
* Supercharged horsepower and torque data shown is a calculated estimate based on percentage increases from actual rear wheel hp/tq measurements. Higher boost and power levels are available for modified engines.
** Vortech is currently testing to confirm calibration on 2005 and 2008 vehicles. Complete kits are approved only for 2006 and 2007 vehicles at this time.
Warranty Information
3-Year/36,000-mile powertrain limited warranty optional (from original vehicle in-service date).
Installation guide can be downloaded at - http://vortechsuperchargers.com/down...4CL020-010.pdf
The supercharger has proven to be one of the most effective means for obtaining increased power from an internal combustion engine without having to make major engine modifications. This is accomplished by compressing combustion air before it enters the cylinders, which increases density. This results in improved cylinder filling, allowing more air and fuel to be burned in the combustion cycle, with dramatic increases in torque and horsepower.
Vortech superchargers operate on fundamental and proven turbomachinery principles, first described by Euler's turbomachinery equation developed in the 18th Century. This principle states that the work imparted to a fluid by an impeller is related to the change in angular momentum of the fluid. From these humble beginnings, the centrifugal compressor has evolved and found its way to becoming the most efficient and reliable means for delivering charge air at high pressures. Vortech has seized upon these known performance advantages and has developed its line of centrifugal superchargers to a performance level that clearly establishes Vortech as the performance and technology leader in aftermarket supercharging.
ADVANCED COMPRESSOR STAGE
Here's where the rubber meets the road. Vortech's compressor stages are highly evolved, thoroughly tested designs, resulting from more than 15 years of experience and thousands of production supercharger units. A simple visual examination clearly shows the difference. All Vortech compressors incorporate sophisticated impeller designs, coupled to a vaneless diffuser, with a progressive scroll, or volute exit stage. Impellers employ advanced aerodynamic features such as optimized inducer blading, splitters, and in some cases, exit rake and backsweep... all depending on the particular pressure/flow objectives. Rather than a simple change of blower speed to effect different "models", each Vortech supercharger is optimized aerodynamically so that best performance is attained for a specific vehicle application.
In order to effectively take advantage of impeller work, flow must be efficiently diffused so that pressure rise can be generated with minimal losses. Unfortunately, a simple "cut-and-paste" won't work. Instead, the diffuser is optimally matched to the impeller flow physics, with many iterations tested and verified until maximum efficiency is achieved with each supercharger design. Finally, a matched volute effectively collects and diffuses further, resulting in additional pressure rise. The result? Isentropic efficiencies as high as 80%! In fact, all Vortech compressors achieve at least 72% peak efficiency, with better than 65% efficiency achieved over a majority of design flow range (surge to choke).
COMPONENTRY
Vortech componentry has garnered a reputation for its "best in class" execution. Blower casing components are cast from A356 aircraft-spec aluminum alloy treated to T-6 condition. Modern CNC production cells ensure that part tolerances are held into the "tenths" - to, and in many cases beyond aircraft tolerances.
IMPELLER
The heart of any centrifugal supercharger is the impeller. Our piece is investment cast from an extremely strong but light-weight proprietary aluminum alloy (similar to that used in turbochargers). This special heat treated material is used because of its stability and enhanced properties at the high operating temperatures ...which may reach 400°F under extreme conditions. At this temperature, the Vortech impeller is up to 36% stronger than even 7075, a common structural aluminum material used by others. The investment cast process secures close dimensional tolerance and excellent surface finish. Of course, 100% CNC machining ensures exact tolerances. And finally, multi-plane dynamic balancing to better than ISO G0.4 tolerances delivers smooth operation. The historical use of these same procedures in building aircraft turbomachinery components for the most demanding applications proves its durability.
DRIVE GEARS
Drive gears are manufactured from 8620 and 9310 carburized billet alloy steels. These premium grade materials possess exceptional strength and durability, with enhanced core toughness properties. The gear teeth are CNC precision ground. The internal step-up drive system is engineered to reliably support impeller speeds exceeding 70,000 rpm.
BEARINGS
Vortech bearings are ultra-high precision (ABEC 7/ABEC 9) pieces that are made in the USA. Most are custom manufactured to our specifications. Aircraft quality is truly an understatement here, since these bearings experience speeds as much as twice that of a jet engine.
Vortech has made some changes to the tube that connects to the filter. It's different on the Charger, Challenger and Magnum but doesn't fit the 300C. Actually, it doesn't fit the '08 Magnum either.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g61/VortechSuperchargers/HEMIs/HEMIInlet4.jpg
This features a large inlet volume area and are constructed of a high quality cross-linked polyethylene which will not retain heat like steel or aluminum. A large 4.0" i.d. air filter is also included. The filter mounts behind the front bumper cover, below the bumper. This will provide the filter with an air source that will be much cooler than having the filter under the hood.
Tom