beani man Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Any opinions on running a vortech V2 supercharger on a stock 350z with the following mods: 1) T3 rotas and brembo brakes 2) Plenum spacer 3) 3" japspeed K2 exhaust system y-pipe, mid-pipe and backbox 4) UpRev remap 5) Velocity stack and cosworth air filter (although that would go obviously) 6) Changed OEM clutch at 10 000 miles ago. I've read mixed things about running superchargers without an array of upgrades. Some think it's ok on stock/under 400bhp etc and others don't (got the nismo kit + 19" alloys with pirelli P zero nero tyres). While we're at it, does any one have a second hand vortech V2 supercharger to sell??? Adam Quote
leodspider Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 If you rung any FI your standard airbox will need to be removed I believe. Also check the us forums as there's significantly more people who have carried out the install. Quote
Dblock Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Waits for Lexx to hammer his face to pulp with a keyboard Quote
BulletMagnet Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Well you need to set a budget for your power quest and then ask tuners like Abbey M/S, Horsham Developments, etc. to see if your have a realistic budget. You have to know where you want to go with this, as it seems by the way you are listing things, you just want to add the S/C to a list of mods. Are you intending to build a track dedicated vehicle? Are you building a daily driver with reliable power? Either way, to be safe, you should consider building the engine up too with stronger internals to avoid troubles down the line. Quote
Lexx Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Waits for Lexx to hammer his face to pulp with a keyboard I'm on my phone so I just bounced it off the wall instead I have moved this to the FI section. Do some extensive reading in the section, then go to my350z.com and spend a week reading there. Trust me, all your questions have been asked and answered before. Quote
Keyser Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Here is a good place to start http://my350z.com/forum/forced-inductio ... tions.html May want to change the OEM CATs from your list above Good luck with it Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Fuel pump Fuel return system Thermostat Injectors Oil pan spacer Gauges Zspeed undertray Just some things you may want to consider, most in stock or two week lead time, SC is about 3 weeks Drop me a pm if you need any help Quote
ZMANALEX Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 No point in buying bits and pieces. Do your own research comprehensively and then sit down with your tuner for a few hours and discuss all the options. For a seemless safe build with a comprehensive warranty you are always best to get your tuner to supply and install all the parts relating to the SC install. Alex Quote
beani man Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers for the info guys. Sounds like a lot of work. Maybe one option is to buy a zed already SCd... Quote
Lexx Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers for the info guys. Sounds like a lot of work. Maybe one option is to buy a zed already SCd... of course it's alot of work! Quote
Pimm Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers for the info guys. Sounds like a lot of work. Maybe one option is to buy a zed already SCd... of course it's alot of work! Not plug and play then Quote
HaydnH Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I thought the Z SC's just plugged in to the cigarette lighter socket and gave you another 50% power? Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers for the info guys. Sounds like a lot of work. Maybe one option is to buy a zed already SCd... of course it's alot of work! It only took Darren-B a bank holiday weekend Quote
Lexx Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers for the info guys. Sounds like a lot of work. Maybe one option is to buy a zed already SCd... of course it's alot of work! It only took Darren-B a bank holiday weekend Ah yes, but how many hours research and preperation before the install began? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 some cars can be almost plug, play and go. the PE turbo kit for the MR2Roadster was a quick and esy intsall and a piggyback ECU (needed tuning) Quote
BulletMagnet Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Just a reminder that Need For Speed/Gran Turismo/Forza vs. Real Life is very different Quote
Keyser Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 It only took Darren-B a bank holiday weekend He's just showing off cause it took me 10 months to do mine Quote
Darren-B Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 It only took Darren-B a bank holiday weekend He's just showing off cause it took me 10 months to do mine 10hp per hour for me Quote
taffyjason Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 do the 'chargers really whine as much as they seem in the Youtube vids? Quote
Keyser Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 do the 'chargers really whine as much as they seem in the Youtube vids? No more Does depend on what cgarger though Quote
taffyjason Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 well ive looked up the Vortech V2 and Stillen ones..they just seemed way too whiney to me Quote
Ian Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 HKS charger is practically silent although it could just be that I couldn't hear it over the exhaust Quote
Ian Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 The stillen sounds the best of them all IMO, just a shame you have to have THAT bonnet & it makes less power than a NA tune Quote
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