Gauging Intrest: Vortech S/C

[adidas2go]

I have a meeting with Vortech today and I'm trying to gain some numbers as to who would be interested in their supercharger system. Thanks for your help guys

[Robs_altima]

For me a lot of depends on just how complete the kit would be. The biggest single factor is the fuel management, which will inevitably be the deciding factor in engine life. As for the unit itself, it's my choice for forced induction on an everyday driver. I'd have to hear the details before making a decision to buy it. But if it's a complete kit, I'd pick one up the day it's released.

[08Coupe]

Looking at the hood clearence on the coupe I think a Vortech or procharger set-up is the only way to go. My favorate roots/whipple style wouldn't clear. I'm still concerned with how well the CVT will do with any type of boost..vortech like to make power at higher rpms...hmmm

[Robs_altima]

Peak boost, held at peak power....

[08Coupe]

lol, like an on/off switch! Thats what has me worried

[adidas2go]

Cmon guys. I'm gonna need some votes to push this past the Vortech Engineering, Production, and Marketing Departments. They were intrested this morning when I talked with them. However we are going to have a sit down meeting later this week to discuss the details of the product

[mpbclutch33]

Nobody has said anything about money !! That would be the deciding factor for me. If it was say $3,000 and a complete kit, I could get it in say 6 months.

[Robs_altima]

I'd be all for a forced induction project but have major concerns about the aftermarket setups. I know a complete kit will not come under $5k, unless they cut back on cooling and fuel management. If they want to see if the community is serious, link them to this topic after a day or two. Let them take 5 minutes to read up on our concerns/wants before they decide whether or not to invest major time and efforts into a kit. Isn't Stillen doing some kind of kit? Is this part of the sit down?

[adidas2go]

As far as pricing goes, its going to depend on how the r&d is done. You can imagine that they have to factor in how much and what kind of each portion of the system they will need. Need more, costs more. I really don't see it being to expensive considering its the same motor are the g35 and 350z. They will only need to change a few brackets as far as installation goes, and it will be fine. The tuning is already done for the VQ35DE so should be any cost there. STILLEN will be developing a F/I application for it at some point in the future, but it hasn't gone very far on the choping block considering STILLEN has put so much time and effort into the other 15 components they have come out with for our cars in the last 3 months. They are focusing on the new duel throttle bodied 350z and G37 for F/I at this point. They will carry the Vortech line for the A/C (if developed) for sure. They carry the G35 and 350z lines already and they are very good kits

[godsgift]

id be interested in it, just want to see the price an how many hp it'll throw out

[nismofool]

ii'd get it within a year forshure

[Robs_altima]

It's not going to kick out as much torque or all around whp as a turbo but it's going to be easier to keep the tune and not roast everything under the hood.

[adidas2go]

The Vortech 350z system dynos at 386 whp and 330 wtq @7 psi with a tune. Thats around 140 hp increase. I like superchargers way better for daily drivers. Just my 2 cents

[Jose3.5]

I wouldn't buy because I would get myself into way too much trouble with it.

[08altima35]

way to contact them and push for more product options adidas. besides overall cost of the kit i think installation cost should be a question on the table for all that are interested. if many custom parts are needed due to parts being relocated or modified cost can go way up, not only by installation, but for the parts themselves. best of luck, i hope they r&d for you and you get a s.c.'ed altima coupe outta the deal. we'll have to meet up and race at your air strip sometime.

[windex]

hmmm supercharger... Id have to say that I would probably get it if turbochargers wasn't only 4 hours away... I don't trust shops here to do good work.

[junior0224]

The Vortech 350z system dynos at 386 whp and 330 wtq @7 psi with a tune. Thats around 140 hp increase. I like superchargers way better for daily drivers. Just my 2 cents

I would DEF be interested.

[mcheddadi]

The Vortech 350z system dynos at 386 whp and 330 wtq @7 psi with a tune. Thats around 140 hp increase. I like superchargers way better for daily drivers. Just my 2 cents

I'm in! i'd by it within one year for sure. superchargers are much more instantaneous than turbos

[adidas2go]

Thanks Warner! We can take it to the runway and hash it out That is if Vortech even gives the thumbs up. When I was talking to an engineer today and he seems kinda psyched out about it. He seems to think since all his buddies with 350z's and such, say that the engine bay is to small, that it cant be done. However, I am having a sit down meeting, sometime this week, with the head of engineering and marketing to speak with them one on one about the production. I will bring my A game and a nice portfolio. We will see who convinces who

[dangeris]

I'd definitely be interested Blake! I'd rather drive a SC car over turbo anyday. Will this be developed for the 6MT or CVT or both? Either way, I'm in!

[Mr. Music]

Good luck dude. If a turbo fits, then a supercharger fits, but they would have to pull something like the TRD system for the Scion tc's. If that fits, there must be a way in the Altima.

[adidas2go]

Well since my car is a CVT, they will be producing the CVT first. My approach kinda centered around the CVT actually. Since 70% of the a/c are CVT, and turbochargers.com is producing a turbo for the Manual. Then it would be the wiser business choice to hit up that 70% with a f/i kit and make it worth everyones while! The marketing guy I talked with today said that even if 10 people buy the kit it would be worth their while. SO THE BIGGER THE VOTES THE BETTER! I will be including this pole in my production layout, so lets see them

[FGFCacoupe]

If they made the supercharger for the cvt, then they would more than likely make it for the manuals right? Just wondering because im still thinking of switching to the manual, and want a supercharger.

[Mr.Coupe]

Vortech makes some great chargers. I have a stage 2 Vortech V1 on my 98 VW Jetta VR6 and it is freaken sweet. I used to be into the European scene deep before I got my A/C and many of my friends from my car club and other car clubs had them. Nothing but good words that I can say about them.

Ricky C.

[adidas2go]

If they made the supercharger for the cvt, then they would more than likely make it for the manuals right? Just wondering because im still thinking of switching to the manual, and want a supercharger.

Yup! I'm sure they will. They would have to considering the rest of the market they could have with just a few piping changes and a little different tuning This kit is going to be very ideal for the CVT though because if you leave it in "D" then you will have peak horsepower constantly, considering the rpms would never leave 6k during race situation

[FGFCacoupe]

Thats very true. So if a supercharged 6spd acoupe raced a supercharged cvt manual who would win? I know thats a tough question

[adidas2go]

time will tell

[FGFCacoupe]

Your right, time will tell

[GreyZone]

Personally I am much more interested in a SC and not at all in a TC. I would be quite satifsifed with a total of another 100HP, maybe 375 at the fly with 320 WHP the end result...that would suit me juuuuuuuust fine.

[rjdmmfl1]

in your talks, be sure to emphasize that folks on the forum from which you took the poll are SERIOUS BUYERS, and not just a bunch of kids talking alot and not buying anything.

I know the Eibach, Injen, and Damper group buys are much cheaper, and obviously, they wouldn't be trying to move 50 kits, but at least it'll show that there are some serious folks who would actually buy one if it is released, (Hell, just show them all of mcheddadi's power hungry posts, at least they'll know the will get a minimum of 1 sold...