A Few New Mods -

[nickinfleet]

Been pretty silent for about a month, mostly because I didnt have my car but I am back with a vengence! Here are some updated pictures of what I have done in the past month.

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[nickinfleet]

next up - jet hot coat the supercharger and intake manifold black

[jonnIE hemi]

how much of a difference do you feel at WOT, i sooooooooo want that LOL

[nickinfleet]

huge difference man. i love it. my car doesnt feel the same.

[charger08srt]

nick can i ask why you went with vortech and not procharger

[nickinfleet]

i got the vortech mainly because of the deal that i got. they kept my car for a month for R&D and testing which allowed me to aquire the vortech for their cost. I really wanted an SMS blower but the deal on this vortech system allowed me to get it a lot sooner and the price was really good. i havent done all my research on the pro-charger to know the pros or cons vs. vortech but one thing i really like about my vortech is the water cooled aftercooler. plus i get a 3 year 36k mile warranty on the vortech setup.

when i was getting everything setup Mike (SRT82NV) called me up and he raved about the pro-charger setup. He works for Chrysler and was telling me it was most definitely the way to go but at the 6k cost vs. my deal on the vortech + free install + tune the vortech beat it out by a long shot.

all in all i love my setup. i havent driven a car with any other blower on it but I believe the vortech will satisfy my long term power needs and I doubt I will put any more money into my engine anytime soon.

[charger08srt]

i got the vortech mainly because of the deal that i got. they kept my car for a month for R&D and testing which allowed me to aquire the vortech for their cost. I really wanted an SMS blower but the deal on this vortech system allowed me to get it a lot sooner and the price was really good. i havent done all my research on the pro-charger to know the pros or cons vs. vortech but one thing i really like about my vortech is the water cooled aftercooler. plus i get a 3 year 36k mile warranty on the vortech setup.

when i was getting everything setup Mike (SRT82NV) called me up and he raved about the pro-charger setup. He works for Chrysler and was telling me it was most definitely the way to go but at the 6k cost vs. my deal on the vortech + free install + tune the vortech beat it out by a long shot.

sounds like you got a great deal and did your homework... i'm happy for you:beerchug:

[nickinfleet]

thanks pat. i think i just lucked out. right place right time kind of thing but all numbers aside, i love my vortech.

[Mik3y]

Damn.
Your car prolly sounds and drives like a beast.
Congrats!:bigthumb:

[CHARGERTREV]

How much boost?

[bigjim.srt-8]

Nice Nick! Can't wait to see it in person! Like the hoses on the catch can also..... thats my next Mod!

[AWD_Gabe]

Congrats on the blower ...... what kinda numbers ?

Boost / hp / tq ??????


Come on man ... inquiring minds want to know :lol:

[BENISASPUD]

sweet supercharger. Look forward to seeing the intake painted.

[xrated]

im droolin to see it this weekend also....:)

[Finch]

im droolin to see it this weekend also....:)

Same here...

But doesn't Nick usually get stuck @ the back of the pack?!

[zoomzoom1]

same here...

But doesn't nick usually get stuck @ the back of the pack?!

ouch!!!!!!!!;)

[nickinfleet]

Congrats on the blower ...... what kinda numbers ?

Boost / hp / tq ??????


Come on man ... inquiring minds want to know :lol:

Not sure actually. On the DynoJet my car put 378 to the wheels baseline. Vortech uses a Mustang in which my car put down 332. After the install, tune, etc. Vortech said it put down 431 which is a 99 horsepower gain from stock. Havent had it on the Dyno Jet yet but I am guessing 480's-500's depending on weather, model, etc. They are never really really accurate as you can see with the other drama threads about dyno numbers ;(

[nickinfleet]

Same here...

But doesn't Nick usually get stuck @ the back of the pack?!

This is true, basically because I am trying to keep everyone together by tailgating you guys. For some reason on every cruise everyone keeps like a mile of space between the cars, so much so that we:

a) get stuck at lights

b) cant hear everyone on the freaking radios

GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE!

[nickinfleet]

sweet supercharger. Look forward to seeing the intake painted.

thanks man. this is wayy in the future. spent a lot of money this month with all the new toys.

[nickinfleet]

Nice Nick! Can't wait to see it in person! Like the hoses on the catch can also..... thats my next Mod!

thank you. that is courtesy of John Ferguson at Vortech. He hooked me up.

[xrated]

lol....Yea, always tailin us!! Yea, we need to try and stay together if we can. Just easier for us..but dont tailgate like challygirl!! :)

[BENISASPUD]

I don't understand the whole BT Catch Can. What are the benefits? I'm curious about getting one. There goes another paycheck. lol.

[AWD_Gabe]

I don't understand the whole BT Catch Can. What are the benefits? I'm curious about getting one. There goes another paycheck. lol.

Man ..... there are so many threads about the catch can ..... it filters out the hydrocarbons and combustion by-products that are normally in the air being circulated through the PCV system from the bottom of the engine through the PCV valve back into the intake to be burned up in the combustion chambers.


With the can installed, the engine ends up getting only clean air and gas, especially with the EGR disabled ... never any exhaust gas being re-circulated, either ...

[Bud]

Here's a thread I started with the type of performance gains you'll get with the Vortech. The "peak" HP numbers are there but the performance isn't and it is probably do to the weight more than anything...and the "peak" hp curve. http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87887

[BENISASPUD]

Man ..... there are so many threads about the catch can ..... it filters out the hydrocarbons and combustion by-products that are normally in the air being circulated through the PCV system from the bottom of the engine through the PCV valve back into the intake to be burned up in the combustion chambers.


With the can installed, the engine ends up getting only clean air and gas, especially with the EGR disabled ... never any exhaust gas being re-circulated, either ...

cool. thanks for the info.

[nickinfleet]

the performance is there when in autostick. i wonder if you guys were in autostick and at the right rpm ranges for a supercharged car. when i am rolling 45-50 3000-3250 rpms is best for pulling and pulling hard. 2nd gear is a dog in the charger and doesnt pull as hard as 3rd where as 1st is best for torque although it is real short with the vortech. you have to learn how to re-drive a supercharged car. it is not the same as a naturally aspirated car by any means.

to me the vortech is not a mash and go mod. i have a supercharged mercedes too which is a manual and you learn when you are pushing a lot of boost and when there is barely any coming through. tell jason to keep his car in auto stick and to keep the rpm's high when racing and he will have unleased an all new beast that is his car.

[Ezcorpion]

Im so so jealous... :(

but happy at the same time for ya bro. One day ill drop a blower in my beast.

[nickinfleet]

Thanks Pedro. You will get it man. Just one of those mods that just takes time and money. Unfortunately I have little money for any other mods right now ;(

[sco_pet]

congrats.Now the fun starts

[SDChargerSRT]

Looks great!

Where did you get the black elbows and connectors at?

[nickinfleet]

ordered them from thermal flex based upon the part numbers supplied by vortech. ran about 60 bucks.

[SDChargerSRT]

Do you still have those part numbers?

I like the look of those, I've seen the "shiny" black ones, and they look like they are covered with electrical tape. Those would fit the look I'm going for under the hood.

[nickinfleet]

i dont but vortech can give them to you. just ask john ferguson over there.

[desertcharger]

Like the sound of those numbers!!
I bet it feels awsome as you put your foot in!:D

[nickinfleet]

and here are the numbers :D

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/nickinfleet/Big%20Bear/IMG_1031.jpg