I'll be running a vortech V-3 through a CXracing intercooler (31x11x3) and I'm looking to stay around 9-10lbs... What pulley should I go with since I know I'll loose a little with the intercooler?
Vortech intakes do flow like ****. Vortech people usually pick up like 2psi with them. Some 1, some none, some 3. Its always different. With Procharger, their intakes flow good, so a lot of people dont bother with them.
With a powerpipe on a V3 with intercooler trying to hit 10psi, I would definaltley thing 3.33 would be good.
it can be heard to tell with those type of intercoolers. You may have to test different pulleys. Intercoolers have a thing called pressure drop. You will have some but you dont want a lot.
I did order a Steeda Powerpipe knowing it picked up somewhere between 1-3 PSI... However,I'm trying to avoid the whole tune with stock V-3 Pulley only to see it's sitting at 7-8psi, when I can do it right the first time and shoot for 10.
I haven't even been able to get home and check. I ordered it while I was in Afghanistan. just bought the whole kit. Then started buying supporting stuff such as the I/C and so on. Also bought cams, and valve springs, which I'll do right before I bolt everything else on. So to answer your puley question (3.6 or 3.3)... I have no ****ing clue. Haven't seen any of the parts yet.
3.33 and powerpipe should do the trick. A local guy made 12.5psi with a non-intercooled V3 Si with 3.33 and powerpipe. You'll loose about 2 psi through the intercooler and probably another 1psi after a month or so when the belt stretches a little.
Thanks gents, you've been more than helpful... Just ready to get it in the garage and torn apart. 8K worth of parts sitting in a storage unit. And who says the Military doesn't pay?
Oh ok I gotcha I was active i know nothing about the whole reserve thing.
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