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SIDEWAY · 11-15-2003, 17:57

I own an AU V8 and I am interested in putting a Vortech Blower kit on it. It is auto and standard apart from an exhaust. Can you guys tell me what will be suitable for an internally standard engine? I am working on a budget so I am trying to keep the cost down as much as I can. Any suggestions?

danege · 11-15-2003, 18:36

www.capa.com.au

SIDEWAY · 11-15-2003, 23:19

Yeah I have already contacted capa about what kits they offer and they haven't replied yet. I am just after a general opinion about what Vortech Blower will be suitable for a standard EFI Windsor and what I will need to upgrade etc. Can you guys tell me what the standard AU heads and manifold are like? I will probably be putting a shift kit and diff gears in when the Blower goes on too.

danege · 11-15-2003, 23:47

Aparantly the heads / intake are pretty restrictive...perhaps someone with some actual knowlege could back this up.

BLWNEB · 11-16-2003, 01:16

well I would go a vortech as with mods, you can up the boost powerdyne you are restricted to low boost, but the powerdynes are easier to fit urself.

Captmarv · 11-16-2003, 01:29

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Originally Posted by SIDEWAY

I own an AU V8 and I am interested in putting a Vortech Blower kit on it. It is auto and standard apart from an exhaust. Can you guys tell me what will be suitable for an internally standard engine? I am working on a budget so I am trying to keep the cost down as much as I can. Any suggestions?

When i had my 5ltr i had a powerdyne on it.... with exhaust, cam and unichip i was able to make 245rwkw's out of it on 7psi...... it all depends on what you want out of the car.......... if you want more then that then get a Vortech. But with the vortech u should get a intercooler as well which adds a few $$$$

ebxr8240 · 11-16-2003, 06:18

Atleast 30 Lp injectors. Good valve springs due to extra presure [boost]on them.Good exhaust especially extractors. Induction imo std is o/k its not quite the same issue with a blown engine as its forced through..What type s/c ?? Depends on how much power & $$$ Powerdynes internal belts can break, but driven correctly do last and belts are not a big deal to change.. Vortech is more heavy duty and my choice..Just make sure "ignition"/ "advance curve" and "fuel" is up to power potential...

SIDEWAY · 11-18-2003, 03:55

I spoke to Marks Workshop today and asked about a Vortech kit. The kit comes with everything you need including fuel pump and injectors. For the kit installed and tuned it's about $8500 and it can be put on a standard motor and apparently the stock diff an gearbox are fine. It is supposed to bring power to 300kw at the flywheel on a stock motor with exhaust mods. Do you guys think it sounds ok, as I am seriously considering it.

gm dstroya · 11-18-2003, 17:52

8500 for complete kit installed and tuned it isnt bad.

however its a big out lay for 300kw,

turbo, will get that 300kw at tyres for that price

turbo-2k
cooler-1k
fuel system-1k
manifold-1k
ecu and tuning-2k
odds and sods-1k

thats a total of 8k and the the above prices are being generously rough.

i've just installed a turbo set up on a ea falcon 265rwkw stomped out @ 15psi (limit of a health engine)

all stock, t-5, lsd, motor internaly. has a custom t04 manifold, t04, 600x350x80mm cooler, fuel system and fuel only ecu all up was $5500.

given this is strssing the 230,000 engine with 15 psi, but when it blows he'll be getting a re-build anyways.

so just shop around weight up all the posibilties (s/c, turbo, n/a) ask your self wat you really want and be realistic about ur budget.

good luck and keep us informed.

cheers.joe.

blueoval · 11-18-2003, 17:58

Isnt yours a 6 gm dstroya? What about a turbo kit for an 8? I know the states have kits for the mustangs, is there anyone in aus that can fit similar kits?