Vortech Supercharger Development

Minicobra1 · 08-27-2009, 04:57 AM

I've been talking with the sales team and engineers at Vortech and they are actively pursuing a supercharger kit for the 370z. My car will be the guinea pig and is scheduled to be dropped off at Vortech HQ on Sept 14th for the first round of test fitment and development. I can mention only a few things and only what I"m allowed to say, but I will do my best to keep everyone informed as it unfolds.
Now before anyone gets too excited, what I do know, is that based on the amount of room under the 370z's hood, the engineers say that it MAY be a challenge on getting everything stuffed under there. The decision to actually produce the kit will depend on several key factors. Obviously the ability to make it fit properly, reliability, ease of installation, bang for the buck, and of course market demand.
There is no question that Vortech has the capabilities and the reputation of putting out a quality product, my question to you guys is what are your expectations of such a kit and if your expectation could be reasonably met, would you purchase such a kit? I'm going to set up a simple poll on here, all I ask is to please be realistic and honest regarding your questions and votes. This will weigh heavily on their decision to invest more into the development and move forward with a quick release.

mrmixitup · 08-27-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

I can mention only a few things and only what I"m allowed to say,

Did they make you sign a confidentiality agreement or something?

What happens if you say too much? They return your car and start over with someone else's?

Minicobra1 · 08-27-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmixitup

Did they make you sign a confidentiality agreement or something?

What happens if you say too much? They return your car and start over with someone else's?

Not yet, but it may happen.

At this point, mainly out of courtesy for Vortech and because it has not been officially green lighted. Once the car is down there for a few weeks I will know a lot more of the technical aspects and weather or not they are going to continue development. They are excited about the car and see the potential the 370z has.

mrmixitup · 08-27-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

car and see the potential the 370z has.

Well, Nissan sold 200,000 350Zs (and still counting since the 2009 Vert is a 350Z) and a heck of alot of those are modded, so I can't really understand why this is a no-brainer for Vortech.

It's not like this is a car that people aren't modding.

Worst case scenario is that Nissan discountinues the 370Z after only one or two years, but that obviously won't happen.

If Vortech really gets on the ball, they can be the first company to get a supercharger kit on the market. Jeez, the car has been out for six months already.

mrmixitup · 08-27-2009, 05:26 AM

In addition a G37 kit should share 90% of the parts of a 370Z kit, so they are almost developing two kits at the same time.

Minicobra1 · 08-27-2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmixitup

Well, Nissan sold 200,000 350Zs (and still counting since the 2009 Vert is a 350Z) and a heck of alot of those are modded, so I can't really understand why this is a no-brainer for Vortech.

It's not like this is a car that people aren't modding.

Worst case scenario is that Nissan discountinues the 370Z after only one or two years, but that obviously won't happen.

If Vortech really gets on the ball, they can be the first company to get a supercharger kit on the market. Jeez, the car has been out for six months already.

I agree, at any other point in time they probably wouldn't hesitate one bit, but because the automotive industry has been so adversely affected by our economy right now, they are just proceeding cautiously. A lot of aftermarket companies sales are down right now, especially on the big ticket items. I'm sure we can convince them they must build this kit at all cost. LOL

Minicobra1 · 08-27-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmixitup

In addition a G37 kit should share 90% of the parts of a 370Z kit, so they are almost developing two kits at the same time.

good point, I'm sure it wouldn't take too much to adapt it over to the G37.

m4a1mustang · 08-27-2009, 07:18 AM

If the pricing is right this is something I definitely plan on doing at some point. I require more power than simple bolt ons can give, but don't wan't to go all-out and turbo. I would also do everything myself aside from tuning.

GMZ · 08-27-2009, 07:33 AM

I want to see twin rotrex units, with 2 they could make them small enough to fit.

370z4Steve · 08-27-2009, 10:11 AM

ask them if they will be @ sema this year

rreign · 08-27-2009, 12:01 PM

Hell I voted within a year. I wouldn't go TT just because of the lack of reliabilty. I plan on owning my Z soon enough and I would buy the supercharger when it came out. Especially a Vortech!!

RCZ · 08-27-2009, 12:17 PM

450whp for $4500 is my expectation.

wstar · 08-27-2009, 12:29 PM

Re: the 370Z market stuff, the 370Z production numbers are still kinda small, and even ignoring the overall US economic issues impacting sales of cars, aftermarket parts, and everything else, there's some issues about the future of the auto market in the US in general. With the way things are going, due to govt regulation and/or public opinion, sporty cars could get changed a lot and/or cut back in production a lot over the coming years compared to past history.

All I'm saying is, the 350Z sales numbers from the past aren't necessarily a very sure bet for how many 370Z's we'll see in the next few years. I can understand vendors being a little leery about committing major resources.

I for one would like to do a SC at some point on this car. I don't know when, probably not real soon. It might be later in the life of the car honestly, after I switch to another DD.

Buddy Revell · 08-27-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Re: the 370Z market stuff, the 370Z production numbers are still kinda small, and even ignoring the overall US economic issues impacting sales of cars, aftermarket parts, and everything else, there's some issues about the future of the auto market in the US in general. With the way things are going, due to govt regulation and/or public opinion, sporty cars could get changed a lot and/or cut back in production a lot over the coming years compared to past history.

All I'm saying is, the 350Z sales numbers from the past aren't necessarily a very sure bet for how many 370Z's we'll see in the next few years. I can understand vendors being a little leery about committing major resources.

I for one would like to do a SC at some point on this car. I don't know when, probably not real soon. It might be later in the life of the car honestly, after I switch to another DD.

But yet, despite a horrible US car market, these guys jumped at the chance to make a supercharger for the new Camaro.

wstar · 08-27-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Revell

But yet, despite a horrible US car market, these guys jumped at the chance to make a supercharger for the new Camaro.

Well the Camaro was probably expected to outsell the Z by a wide margin relatively speaking, regardless of general issues affecting the car market and the sports car market.

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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08-27-2009, 04:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Vortech Supercharger Development I've been talking with the sales team and engineers at Vortech and they are actively pursuing a supercharger kit for the 370z. My car will be the guinea pig and is scheduled to be dropped off at Vortech HQ on Sept 14th for the first round of test fitment and development. I can mention only a few things and only what I"m allowed to say, but I will do my best to keep everyone informed as it unfolds. Now before anyone gets too excited, what I do know, is that based on the amount of room under the 370z's hood, the engineers say that it MAY be a challenge on getting everything stuffed under there. The decision to actually produce the kit will depend on several key factors. Obviously the ability to make it fit properly, reliability, ease of installation, bang for the buck, and of course market demand. There is no question that Vortech has the capabilities and the reputation of putting out a quality product, my question to you guys is what are your expectations of such a kit and if your expectation could be reasonably met, would you purchase such a kit? I'm going to set up a simple poll on here, all I ask is to please be realistic and honest regarding your questions and votes. This will weigh heavily on their decision to invest more into the development and move forward with a quick release. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum Last edited by Minicobra1; 08-28-2009 at 08:42 AM.

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08-27-2009, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Re: the 370Z market stuff, the 370Z production numbers are still kinda small, and even ignoring the overall US economic issues impacting sales of cars, aftermarket parts, and everything else, there's some issues about the future of the auto market in the US in general. With the way things are going, due to govt regulation and/or public opinion, sporty cars could get changed a lot and/or cut back in production a lot over the coming years compared to past history. All I'm saying is, the 350Z sales numbers from the past aren't necessarily a very sure bet for how many 370Z's we'll see in the next few years. I can understand vendors being a little leery about committing major resources. I for one would like to do a SC at some point on this car. I don't know when, probably not real soon. It might be later in the life of the car honestly, after I switch to another DD. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-27-2009, 05:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
mrmixitup Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OK Posts: 117 Drives: 09 White 370Z 6M Spt Rep Power: 276	In addition a G37 kit should share 90% of the parts of a 370Z kit, so they are almost developing two kits at the same time.

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370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	ask them if they will be @ sema this year

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	450whp for $4500 is my expectation.

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