01 Cobra w/Vortech S/C ?

ballistic · 04-29-2002, 10:36 PM

Dose anybody with the Vortech supercharger kit P/N 4FR218-040SQ installed on there 2001 Cobra have any advice for someone that is thinking about this kit? Is it as good as it looks? Did you add anything to yours that didn't come in the kit boost gage etc.?

redsnake99 · 04-29-2002, 11:13 PM

For some Ideas, check out the member cars pictures on the SCMC main website..... http://www.svtcobraclub.com/mainpage.html

Big Daddy · 04-30-2002, 12:41 AM

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Originally posted by ballistic
Dose anybody with the Vortech supercharger kit P/N 4FR218-040SQ installed on there 2001 Cobra have any advice for someone that is thinking about this kit? Is it as good as it looks? Did you add anything to yours that didn't come in the kit boost gage etc.?

It is a great kit and comes with everything you need except a boost gauge. That is why it costs so much. I have one and I can tell you it came with more stuff than you can imagine. If you want a complete list of parts go to http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/...s/4fr218im.pdf

ballistic · 05-01-2002, 11:08 PM

Thanks for the input.

Daweavs · 05-07-2002, 08:21 PM

I have no experience with the kit but after talking to Chris at Crazy Horse Racing in NJ I am sold. They recommend the kit without the aftercooler and said they could get me over 400 RWHP for about $5000 installed. They use a different chip and custom dyno tune your car. You can find there website at 'www.crazyhorseracing.com'.

ballistic · 05-08-2002, 03:38 AM

Did they say why they recommend it without the aftercooler? Was it a technical reason or a matter of cost? Thanks for the info

Big Daddy · 05-08-2002, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by ballistic
Did they say why they recommend it without the aftercooler? Was it a technical reason or a matter of cost? Thanks for the info

I'd like to know why also...the aftercooler in my opinion is safety insurance for you motor. Reduces the chance of detonation while adding some HP and Torque. I'll agree it's really not necessary if you won't be tracking you car very often. And it's less expensive without the aftercooler. Let me know their reasoning. Thanks!

redsnake99 · 05-08-2002, 10:35 AM

I'm interested in the same question.......why not add the aftercooler? Like BD, I did it for the extra insurance and added HP.
On the open track, I never worry about engine overheating or blowing up. Smooooooooooth, all the way up to 6500 RPM.

Like Bonny, I run 8 lb boost. I have to drive the car every day, don't want to run the risk of detonation and the sorry experience that can bring on.

BAD PNY · 05-08-2002, 07:28 PM

On a 98

Daweavs · 05-10-2002, 08:37 PM

The owner of Crazy Horse claimed that they had enough experience with the units that they could control the detonation with custom programming. I asked him the same question and he said he would not consider the aftercooler unless you had over 12 pounds of boost. If he can get me these kind of numbers and save the price of the aftercooler I am not going to argue. The next step is convincing my wife why I should modify my car that is only 6 months old not to mention the dollar amount.

BAD PNY · 05-10-2002, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by Daweavs
The owner of Crazy Horse claimed that they had enough experience with the units that they could control the detonation with custom programming. I asked him the same question and he said he would not consider the aftercooler unless you had over 12 pounds of boost. If he can get me these kind of numbers and save the price of the aftercooler I am not going to argue. The next step is convincing my wife why I should modify my car that is only 6 months old not to mention the dollar amount.

The aftercooler allows you to run more timing and add more fuel. This equals Torque something that the 4.6 needs big time. What kinda numbers are you looking for? You want torque. Anyone that knows anything about these motors can only control detonation to a degree. Fuel and timing it is that simple... less timing and more fuel. Less timing equals less power. Good Luck.

SVTNICK · 05-14-2002, 04:20 PM

redsnake99

How come you went to 42 lb fuel injectors..i was told if i got the 8 psi kit that I would be fine as long I got a new retuned chip.. i didnt think you would have to upgrade unless u went to 10 or 12 psi..

just curious..im asking as many questions as I can about forced induction on Cobra's so I can make a decision on which direction to take....

thanks

tcrews · 05-14-2002, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by SVTNICK
redsnake99

How come you went to 42 lb fuel injectors..i was told if i got the 8 psi kit that I would be fine as long I got a new retuned chip.. i didnt think you would have to upgrade unless u went to 10 or 12 psi..

'99 and up cars with the returnless fuel system can't/don't use FMU's to simulate larger injectors so they have to actually use larger injectors.

redsnake99 · 05-14-2002, 07:06 PM

What Tom said.

Big Daddy · 05-14-2002, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by redsnake99
What Tom said.

and that is what Vortech ships with the system.

04-29-2002, 10:36 PM	#1
ballistic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Eugene OR. U.S.A. Posts: 35	01 Cobra w/Vortech S/C ? Dose anybody with the Vortech supercharger kit P/N 4FR218-040SQ installed on there 2001 Cobra have any advice for someone that is thinking about this kit? Is it as good as it looks? Did you add anything to yours that didn't come in the kit boost gage etc.? __________________ 2001 cobra #2566 true blue w/charcoal interior

04-29-2002, 11:13 PM	#2
redsnake99 SCMC Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NV, NY, SC Posts: 1,241	For some Ideas, check out the member cars pictures on the SCMC main website..... http://www.svtcobraclub.com/mainpage.html __________________ Dave Stanfield - SCMC 424

05-01-2002, 11:08 PM	#4
ballistic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Eugene OR. U.S.A. Posts: 35	Thanks for the input. __________________ 2001 cobra #2566 true blue w/charcoal interior

05-08-2002, 03:38 AM	#6
ballistic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Eugene OR. U.S.A. Posts: 35	Did they say why they recommend it without the aftercooler? Was it a technical reason or a matter of cost? Thanks for the info __________________ 2001 cobra #2566 true blue w/charcoal interior

05-08-2002, 10:35 AM	#8
redsnake99 SCMC Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NV, NY, SC Posts: 1,241	I'm interested in the same question.......why not add the aftercooler? Like BD, I did it for the extra insurance and added HP. On the open track, I never worry about engine overheating or blowing up. Smooooooooooth, all the way up to 6500 RPM. Like Bonny, I run 8 lb boost. I have to drive the car every day, don't want to run the risk of detonation and the sorry experience that can bring on. __________________ Dave Stanfield - SCMC 424

05-07-2002, 08:21 PM	#5
Daweavs Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2	I have no experience with the kit but after talking to Chris at Crazy Horse Racing in NJ I am sold. They recommend the kit without the aftercooler and said they could get me over 400 RWHP for about $5000 installed. They use a different chip and custom dyno tune your car. You can find there website at 'www.crazyhorseracing.com'.

05-08-2002, 07:28 PM	#9
BAD PNY Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Manheim, Pa Posts: 139	On a 98 Attached Images __________________ 1998 Laser Red Vobra Convertible 11.51 @ 122.29 "yea it makes power" 2001 Sunset Orange Trans Am WS6 2002 Electron Blue Z06 Phoenix Performance T1 enhanced

05-10-2002, 08:37 PM	#10
Daweavs Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2	The owner of Crazy Horse claimed that they had enough experience with the units that they could control the detonation with custom programming. I asked him the same question and he said he would not consider the aftercooler unless you had over 12 pounds of boost. If he can get me these kind of numbers and save the price of the aftercooler I am not going to argue. The next step is convincing my wife why I should modify my car that is only 6 months old not to mention the dollar amount.

05-14-2002, 04:20 PM	#12
SVTNICK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 77	redsnake99 How come you went to 42 lb fuel injectors..i was told if i got the 8 psi kit that I would be fine as long I got a new retuned chip.. i didnt think you would have to upgrade unless u went to 10 or 12 psi.. just curious..im asking as many questions as I can about forced induction on Cobra's so I can make a decision on which direction to take.... thanks __________________ 2001 Cobra. #3425 out of 3867 Build Date 8/24/01 1986 Mustang GT BLACK/t-tOPS 1986 Capri RS White/T-Tops 1999 Maxima SE NEW ARRIVAL1986 Mustang Convertible V6 and all..finally got it from my mom..took about 3 years..lol Now its time for the mods.

05-14-2002, 07:06 PM	#14
redsnake99 SCMC Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NV, NY, SC Posts: 1,241	What Tom said. __________________ Dave Stanfield - SCMC 424

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