Vortech Supercharger Development

LiquidZ · 09-26-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Update: Ok, so I picked my Z up at Vortech yesterday, wow what a difference 550whp makes!! I can light up the tires in 3rd gear all day now.

No, actually that was a joke, all kidding aside, it looks like the engineers may have given up hope on installing a centrifugal unit do to the lack of space under the 370z's hood. In my brief conversation with them, it could be done, but not with out some major modifications. Vortech is all about a clean and easy install and a simple, reliable kit. This just wouldn't fit into that category.
The good news is that the thought of building some type of kit for the 370 is not totally abandoned. They mentioned the possibility of a screw type mount (which they are now doing for several other cars) but the big concern would be if 370z owners would be receptive to changing out or modifying their hood to make it fit.
I myself don't have a problem with changing out the hood, as long as it is tasteful and close to the lines of the stock configuration. They will be in touch with me about this, just wondering how everyone else feels about it.
I know it probably boils down to bang for the buck, with the right price and generous reliable HP gains I'm sure we all could live with changing out the hood.

I myself would have no issue changing my hood to fit a twin screw. As far as positive displacement S/C's go, twin screws are the best.

It's good to hear that they aren't giving up.

Nikon FM · 09-26-2009, 04:14 PM

I've entertained thoughts of additional cooling via the hood. Perhaps a combination to allow for the SC space and provide additional cooling would be a good approach?

Tricky to make the combination look innocent though.........

Keep up the good work

Minicobra1 · 09-28-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

I've entertained thoughts of additional cooling via the hood. Perhaps a combination to allow for the SC space and provide additional cooling would be a good approach?

Tricky to make the combination look innocent though.........

Keep up the good work

Yes, I agree, more cooling would be better.

Buddy Revell · 09-28-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

I've entertained thoughts of additional cooling via the hood. Perhaps a combination to allow for the SC space and provide additional cooling would be a good approach?

Tricky to make the combination look innocent though.........

Keep up the good work

Would rain be a problem?

1slow370 · 09-29-2009, 04:00 AM

rain is almost never a problem especially when all the weatherproof connectors are under 5 years old.

DJcuetip · 10-07-2009, 09:51 PM

I hear that vortech feels there isn't enough room in the Z compartment, mini is this true?!

nogoodname · 10-07-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

I hear that vortech feels there isn't enough room in the Z compartment, mini is this true?!

read the thread....lol

Minicobra1 · 10-08-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

read the thread....lol

LOL, yes it's true

Sent them a couple emails last week, haven't got a response back yet on the twin screw set up, either they are busy or avoiding me

I'm sure they are planning for SEMA.

LiquidZ · 10-14-2009, 06:03 PM

Still avoiding you I take it?

Minicobra1 · 10-15-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Still avoiding you I take it?

No, they got back to me, busy with upcoming SEMA stuff like I thought. He said they were working out the cost on the twin screw for the 370z. If it looks like it will be effective they will call me to bring the car back. He will let me know as soon as they make a decision. Hopefully they decide to go with it, soon

LiquidZ · 10-15-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

No, they got back to me, busy with upcoming SEMA stuff like I thought. He said they were working out the cost on the twin screw for the 370z. If it looks like it will be effective they will call me to bring the car back. He will let me know as soon as they make a decision. Hopefully they decide to go with it, soon

I hope so too. More options, the better. Thanks for the hard work

simota1 · 10-15-2009, 10:23 AM

subscribed!!!

shumby · 10-15-2009, 11:53 AM

if this is going to be a screw type. it will almo0st 100% need a new hood

Minicobra1 · 10-16-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

if this is going to be a screw type. it will almo0st 100% need a new hood

Yes, they said for sure new hood. I saw similar design twin screw in their shop, probably for a Mustang or Camero (I'm assuming b/c it was sitting on the floor next to a Camero) looks tall, I can't imagine it fitting without a hood change

Togo · 10-16-2009, 10:18 PM

What kind of power would we be talking if they were doing a twin screw design?

View Poll Results: Do you plan on supercharging your 370z?
I want to puchase a supercharger within a year	47	26.26%
I definitely plan on purchasing a superchager at some point	49	27.37%
I plan on running forced induction, but not sure what route to take	50	27.93%
Happy with bolt on's for now, but would consider it at a later time	38	21.23%
Not for my 370z	9	5.03%
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09-26-2009, 04:14 PM	#92 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 607	I've entertained thoughts of additional cooling via the hood. Perhaps a combination to allow for the SC space and provide additional cooling would be a good approach? Tricky to make the combination look innocent though......... Keep up the good work __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

10-14-2009, 06:03 PM	#99 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Still avoiding you I take it? __________________

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10-15-2009, 11:53 AM	#103 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	if this is going to be a screw type. it will almo0st 100% need a new hood __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

09-29-2009, 04:00 AM	#95 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	rain is almost never a problem especially when all the weatherproof connectors are under 5 years old.

10-07-2009, 09:51 PM	#96 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 260	I hear that vortech feels there isn't enough room in the Z compartment, mini is this true?!

10-16-2009, 10:18 PM	#105 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	What kind of power would we be talking if they were doing a twin screw design? __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

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