g60luke Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi, If you bought a Vortech Supercharger Kit from the USA wold it be OK on a UK car. I know the mechanical bits would prob be OK, but would the piggy back ECU etc suit the UK car due to different fuel grades in the US? Has anyone here done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 LHD supercharger on a RHD car? Are you sure it would fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 LHD turbo on a RHD car? Are you sure it would fit? Supercharger mate I still dont know the idea, but its more likely to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 apperently according to some research on here you need this type: V-2 SQ SC-Trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 yes, they work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g60luke Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Cheers Adam What kit would I need for a UK GT4? Also as a standard kit, are the internals of the engine safe? What PSI do they run? Cheers Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 A UK GT4 is the rev up engine just to clarify others that may look at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 there are both V2 and V3 versions of the kits -the V2 uses an external oil resevoir, the V3 is internally lubed (and has been the more popular setup as of late) standard boost is 9 psi on the revup engines safety is all down to the person mapping it, like on any other car. The Vortech setup is sold in 2 versions - one is a tuner kit, which is the basic s/c kit itself. It leaves the choice of engine management, fuel pump/injectors up to the buyer. The other version of the kit comes with a rising rate fuel pressure regulator, larger injectors and a piggyback wire in fuel controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g60luke Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks again for the reply Adam... So the full kit that supplies the fuel pump / Piggyback controller etc is premapped to run as a plug-and-play setup then? Do you still get all the safety of the factory ECU like knock sensors etc with this? Is 9psi safe on standard internals? Assuming I would run Super-Unleaded and probably fit a water injection kit to stop pre-detonation? Cheers Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 If you have decided to go the Vortech route then the V3 tuner kit is the way to go. 9psi on the HR will be safe provided you get it mapped properly. Cheers, Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks again for the reply Adam... So the full kit that supplies the fuel pump / Piggyback controller etc is premapped to run as a plug-and-play setup then? Do you still get all the safety of the factory ECU like knock sensors etc with this? Is 9psi safe on standard internals? Assuming I would run Super-Unleaded and probably fit a water injection kit to stop pre-detonation? Cheers Luke Luke - it comes "premapped" inasmuch as the map supplied will start the car. However, you still must have it tuned by someone to make the most efficient use of the kit. It is not plug and play, requires some splicing. Stock ecu remains in place, so knock sensors, etc are fully functional Among our customers, most go for the tuner version of the kit and then purchase a fuel pump, injectors, 1 step colder spark plugs and usually a UTEC to make it all work well together With stock boost, you certainly can run a water injection setup if you like, but it's not required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 What sort of dollar is it for a tuner kit Adam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g60luke Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi Adam, So the base map to get it started and running is not good enough to leave in it as a finished solution? How is the piggyback ECU mapped? Does it come with software to allow mapping at any reputable rolling road? Cheers Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xendric Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I bought a Vortech tuner kit for my revup from Adam@Z1, and only had it tuned last week. IMO forget about the full kit. Get the tuner kit, a set of larger injectors and a pump and a UTEC or better, and you'll be much better off. I went with the Haltech Platinum ECU, which absolutely thrilled my tuner, because it was so easy to tune and he made 400whp. But that would cost more, so it's your choice. I understand the following couple of lines might sound like I'm a fanboy, but Adam was probably the best trader I've ever used on an online purchase, so you can't go wrong with him. He has knowledge of Z, and he sounded like an enthusiast to me, and that's good in my book as far as traders go! And his shipping rates are simply unbeatable. OP, if you need to know more, PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi Adam, So the base map to get it started and running is not good enough to leave in it as a finished solution? How is the piggyback ECU mapped? Does it come with software to allow mapping at any reputable rolling road? Cheers Luke Luke - it's essentially good enough to get the car to your tuner, but not suitable for any meaningful, long term usage IMHO. When you're dropping the kind of coil one of these kits go for, best off to have it mapped for your particular car, by a trained professional IMHO - it ensures everything is running smoothly, and allows you to tailor it to suit your particular needs, fuel choice, etc The kits come with the Split Second piggyback, so anyone familiar with that unit can easily sort it for you. As Alex mentioned though, IMHO the tuner is the one to go for, as it really lets you tailor the setup to suit your own needs/wants without being tied down to just 1 direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenG Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Split second unit is fine on mine and has been tuned (and tweaked) over time to provide bullet-proof reliability. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 LHD supercharger on a RHD car? Are you sure it would fit? and most US turbo kits will probably also fit a UK car. AFAIK only the Greddy won't fit (can't remember the reason though) but the APS and others most probably do. The manifolds interfer with the steering rack I'm not sure if any of the single turbo kits will fit either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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