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fodo
10-05-2003, 10:26 PM
Anyone have one installed on a B series or an S2k? How do they perform and how are they mounted?
Kwando
10-05-2003, 10:30 PM
Oracle (jon) has one on his S2000. He has 322 RWHP so around a 120HP increase to the rear wheels.

Very clean setup too.
STIBungy
10-05-2003, 10:33 PM
Here's a pic of it on a B series:

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/features/0201ht_vortech_04_zoom.jpg
fodo
10-05-2003, 11:44 PM
so the pulley side is like a plate mounted onto the valve cover...i see...I'd have to take a look at one up close sometime...
95GSRB18C
10-06-2003, 05:07 AM
looks pretty sweet but i would much rather have turbo (on a b series anyways) :)
fodo
10-06-2003, 06:39 PM
that's why i'd rather go with the vortech since it's a centrifugal...a turbo driven by belt :D
David
10-06-2003, 07:05 PM
Originally posted by fodo
that's why i'd rather go with the vortech since it's a centrifugal...a turbo driven by belt :D

wha what?
CSMsi311
10-06-2003, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by fodo
that's why i'd rather go with the vortech since it's a centrifugal...a turbo driven by belt :D
it's still a non-fixed displacement blower. meaning it does not flow a constant amount of air per revolution so you will a slight delay before you actually start seeing manifold pressure.

And because it is belt driven you have parasitic drag.

worst of both worlds. IMO
djet820
10-06-2003, 07:45 PM
Alright, lets not have another supercharger vs turbo war. But from the looks of it, it seems as if the supercharger sat inside there quite nicely.
Mario
10-06-2003, 08:49 PM
That mount setup truely looks awesome.. really nice. :)
fodo
10-06-2003, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by djet820
Alright, lets not have another supercharger vs turbo war.

:werd:

i dont have room for turbo in my bay...thats why i wanted to go with the vortech.
djet820
10-06-2003, 10:09 PM
That'd be awesome if you do it. When are your estimated dates for this?
fodo
10-06-2003, 10:49 PM
I'm shooting a debut with it running smooth and broken in at the first import race up at bandimere in 2004. I've contacted vortech about the interest, but have yet to hear from them. since they don't make a kit for what i need, i'll have to custom mount the entire thing...chances are i'll buy the s2k kit with an upgraded charger (i really like the V2 SQ E-Trim blower)
djet820
10-07-2003, 03:17 AM
How much do you think the whole thing is going to cost you?
fodo
10-07-2003, 06:41 PM
~5.5k
Mario
10-07-2003, 07:19 PM
Originally posted by fodo
~5.5k

Are the Vortech's a variable speed boost where you can change how much boost you have?