Vortech on my Mach? Lot's of questions!

Torched03Mach · January 23rd, 2012, 04:36 PM

Hey guys, I've been looking into getting a vortech for my car. I don't want to spend a hell of a lot, but I want to put a good product on my car. I've seen the Vortech V-2 systems on AM and Lethal, and I'd be happy with 450-480 hp. Any one have any experience with these kits? I'd really like to have this done before summer gets here, and the price of this one seems more realistic to me (I'm still in college, graduate this semester

)...I'd just like to do this before I get to far into life and make sure I can make all of my payments with no problems. My car's hitting 10,000 miles at this point in time, are the internals good enough to withstand the higher power? I know I've got a forged crank but what about the rods, etc...you know the whole spill...So what are your opinions??

glittle75 · January 23rd, 2012, 05:06 PM

itll take it, im right under 500rwhp on the stock longblock and trans. Runs great, its all in the tune. Im at 18k miles right now.

Torched03Mach · January 23rd, 2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by glittle75

itll take it, im right under 500rwhp on the stock longblock and trans. Runs great, its all in the tune. Im at 18k miles right now.

Awesome, I'm sure I can find someone around here that could do a good tune...How long's yours been supercharged?

SlowbaltSS · January 24th, 2012, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by Torched03Mach

Awesome, I'm sure I can find someone around here that could do a good tune...How long's yours been supercharged?

I would recommend buying a tuner from AM. BAMA is very customer service-friendly, plus free tunes for life is a pretty good deal.

glittle75 · January 24th, 2012, 08:38 AM

^^ I would NOT recommend this at all. You need a dyno tune with boost. You will need to get a handheld tuner, but you must get a dyno tune or your going to have nothing but problems. Bama may be able to get you by, but you will not see the gains you would after a dyno session. And mines been SC'd for maybe 3-4k miles.

And just keep in mind, like me your going to be at the very top of your internals limitations. So anything over 9-10psi and your asking for trouble.

bitemark46 · January 24th, 2012, 11:56 AM

Vortech and Paxton have stood the test of time. Proven reliable systems. Vortech purchased Paxton a few years ago. To be safe keep the boost to no more than 10psi on the stock shortblock. Keep the a/f fat and minimal timing and she'll live.

Torched03Mach · January 24th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by glittle75

^^ I would NOT recommend this at all. You need a dyno tune with boost. You will need to get a handheld tuner, but you must get a dyno tune or your going to have nothing but problems. Bama may be able to get you by, but you will not see the gains you would after a dyno session. And mines been SC'd for maybe 3-4k miles.
I've already got the sct w/ Bama tunes but planned on getting it dyno tuned also
And just keep in mind, like me your going to be at the very top of your internals limitations. So anything over 9-10psi and your asking for trouble.

Originally Posted by bitemark46

Vortech and Paxton have stood the test of time. Proven reliable systems. Vortech purchased Paxton a few years ago. To be safe keep the boost to no more than 10psi on the stock shortblock. Keep the a/f fat and minimal timing and she'll live.

Thanks man, I didn't plan on running any more than 8 psi anyways, gotta save the motor

woodrow5.0 · January 25th, 2012, 11:42 AM

i bought my vortech and had my car tuned by bob at kurgan motorsports and it is spot on excellent and the pricing on the blower was the best i found anywhere,you may want to give him a call and talk to him on buying a kit

Torched03Mach · January 25th, 2012, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by woodrow5.0

i bought my vortech and had my car tuned by bob at kurgan motorsports and it is spot on excellent and the pricing on the blower was the best i found anywhere,you may want to give him a call and talk to him on buying a kit

Thanks man, I'll look into that!

January 23rd, 2012, 04:36 PM	#1
Torched03Mach Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 774 iTrader: 0 reviews	Vortech on my Mach? Lot's of questions! Hey guys, I've been looking into getting a vortech for my car. I don't want to spend a hell of a lot, but I want to put a good product on my car. I've seen the Vortech V-2 systems on AM and Lethal, and I'd be happy with 450-480 hp. Any one have any experience with these kits? I'd really like to have this done before summer gets here, and the price of this one seems more realistic to me (I'm still in college, graduate this semester)...I'd just like to do this before I get to far into life and make sure I can make all of my payments with no problems. My car's hitting 10,000 miles at this point in time, are the internals good enough to withstand the higher power? I know I've got a forged crank but what about the rods, etc...you know the whole spill...So what are your opinions?? __________________ FORMERLY "Satinsilver02" 2002 Mustang GT - Sold!! 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 MGW Short Throw Shifter, JLT RAI, Mac o/r H, Magnapacks, Eibach Sportlines, MM C/C plates, JLT Oil Separator, SCT X3 w/ Bama Tunes

January 23rd, 2012, 05:06 PM	#2
glittle75 Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Posts: 726 iTrader: 0 reviews	itll take it, im right under 500rwhp on the stock longblock and trans. Runs great, its all in the tune. Im at 18k miles right now. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 - KB, Suspension, Bolt-ons. 497hp, 460tq.

January 24th, 2012, 08:38 AM	#5
glittle75 Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Posts: 726 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^ I would NOT recommend this at all. You need a dyno tune with boost. You will need to get a handheld tuner, but you must get a dyno tune or your going to have nothing but problems. Bama may be able to get you by, but you will not see the gains you would after a dyno session. And mines been SC'd for maybe 3-4k miles. And just keep in mind, like me your going to be at the very top of your internals limitations. So anything over 9-10psi and your asking for trouble. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 - KB, Suspension, Bolt-ons. 497hp, 460tq.

January 24th, 2012, 11:56 AM	#6
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 397 iTrader: 0 reviews	Vortech and Paxton have stood the test of time. Proven reliable systems. Vortech purchased Paxton a few years ago. To be safe keep the boost to no more than 10psi on the stock shortblock. Keep the a/f fat and minimal timing and she'll live. __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

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