Vortech install manual includes SVT

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SVTF4243

Discussion Starter · Oct 18, 2003

There's a thread started in Forced Induction section on it. I'm posting here to alert the SVT gang that includes SVT installs as well....loads of detail.

Looks like it keeps our intake runners, (is that a good thing?)

but I haven't read line by line yet. I'm not crazy about where they relocate the battery though

, opinions are needed in terms of alternate locations.

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dongnong

· #2 · Oct 18, 2003

I posted this in the other thread too....

Basically, that parts list scares the crap out of me. The JRSC kit didn't have a parts list, but even if it did, I'd say it'd be about a 1/3 of that list. Looks way more involved than the JR kit.

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MrJingles

· #3 · Oct 18, 2003

I posted this in the other thread too....

Basically, that parts list scares the crap out of me. The JRSC kit didn't have a parts list, but even if it did, I'd say it'd be about a 1/3 of that list. Looks way more involved than the JR kit.

Well ... uhhh ... yeah. The vortech is aftercooled so a lot more piping is needed.

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dongnong

· #4 · Oct 18, 2003

I posted this in the other thread too....

Basically, that parts list scares the crap out of me. The JRSC kit didn't have a parts list, but even if it did, I'd say it'd be about a 1/3 of that list. Looks way more involved than the JR kit.

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Well ... uhhh ... yeah. The vortech is aftercooled so a lot more piping is needed.

Well, uhh, thanks for that insightful comment

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SonicBluSVT 02'

· #5 · Oct 18, 2003

The vortech kit parts list is going to also look longer because they manufacture a different bracket most likely in mount the blower and accessories to and also include all the additional bolts and stuff. JR's is a replacement of the manifold with minimal additional parts needed.

vortech's aren't hard installs, just more parts but really shouldn't take much longer than the jrsc.

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SVTF4243

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 19, 2003

Also note that they included 4 parts lists:
SVT with aftercooling; SVT without; ZX3 with aftercooling and without,
And they listed every washer and bolt.

If the parts list gets your palms sweaty, read on.
Who has the cajones to drill and tap into the engine block skirt for the oil exchange? Stay tuned.

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BlackSVT

· #7 · Oct 19, 2003

Who has the cajones to drill and tap into the engine block skirt for the oil exchange?

Child's play

Believe me, once you have that SC kit sitting in your garage just begging to be installed, you find the cajones...

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SVTF4243

Discussion Starter · #8 · Oct 19, 2003

I'll probably will have to sell my cajones to pay for it

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SonicBluSVT 02'

· #9 · Oct 20, 2003

na, no biggie about drilling it out. If you have never done something like that, maybe ask someone who has done it to help.

Not sure how similar it is to drilling the oil pan on a mustang, but if it is similar I would recommend prior to tapping it, put a lot of bearing grease on the tap and the hole you punched in the pan. That way as you tap it, any filings will "attach" to the grease. And when tapping it, obviously have a number of size punches.

after it is threaded, take one of the extendable magnets, almost like a pointer with a magent on the end used to get tools, nuts, bolts, etc that you drop in the engine bay and use it to try and get any other filings around the new threads and in the pan. then you can take your finger or shop towel and clean the grease off the new threads and anywhere else.

after installing the fitting and getting ready to change the oil(prior to start up), I use a magnet off the back of a speaker and on the bottom of the pan try to move any last filings to the oil drain plug area. Make sure the drain plug is magentic and it should get everything. after draining you can then use the extendable magnet inside the drain hole.

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SVTF4243

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 20, 2003

Whoa...Cool trick with the magnet...that was a concern. But the other is there is no "reverting back to stock" with this SC, unlike Jackson. But if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

I'm leaning toward this sc because it's more boost, has the cooling charge and keeps the dual stage intake. I'm anxious to see/hear from the dude who's down in Florida now getting it installed. I prefer sc vs turbos because I'm looking for a good daily driver with well balanced power/handling: my performance envelope is 0-85 mph.

This mods at least a year out for me, so by the time I can afford it there'll be enough data on it to make a well informed decsion.

Thanks again for the drilling tip!

PS MD is where I was born.

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SonicBluSVT 02'

· #11 · Oct 20, 2003

"reverting back to stock"

Actually not difficult at all. Well, completely stock you would have to replace the part you tapped. But all I did in my stang was replace the fitting for the drain line with a plug fitting. Then later on put a charger back on and took the plug out. No biggie and most people would never know if you sell your car.

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