Need some expert info on optimizing mt Vortech v3 setup

[*Predator*]

Getting ready to install a Vortech v3 on my 2011 GT Auto. Car has long tubes, full off road x-pipe exhaust, ported Boss IM, BBK 85mm tb and a 5c circle D converter. Also the usual suspension mods.

I have the stock 3.6 pulley and the 3.33 pulley with the JLT competition inlet. Also installing a JMS v2 BAP and ID1000 injectors. AED will be tuning it as I am tuned by them now with the flex tune and have been very happy with Shauns work.

My question is this, which pulley should I run and should I run the TQ booster for maximum ET results even having a converter? Plan to have e85 in it also. Also RPM....right now it shifts at 7500 RPM. Not sure I feel comfortable taking it that high on boost especially having the piston cooling squirters. Heard they don't like that kinda RPM very much.

Also installing an OPG as well.

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

3.15 pulley with the wastegate setup on a v3.

 

[*Predator*]

What kinda psi should that be? What about with a 3.33 since I already have that one? Another question is how much psi is safe on a stock engine?

 

[GBCoyote]

10psi spring should work for you in the wastegate. Regardless of the pulley size you use, it's only going to see 10lbs.

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

Since the v3 and 2200 are slightly different we always go with a 3.33 on a paxton and a 3.15 on a v3. Do a 3.15 and do either the 10psi spring or 11.6 psi spring.

I ran a 11.6 psi spring on my stock engine for a long time on e85. With a good tune it will last forever.

 

[*Predator*]

Since the v3 and 2200 are slightly different we always go with a 3.33 on a paxton and a 3.15 on a v3. Do a 3.15 and do either the 10psi spring or 11.6 psi spring.

I ran a 11.6 psi spring on my stock engine for a long time on e85. With a good tune it will last forever.

Thanks for the info. I think I'll give that setup a try. Maybe start with the 10psi spring for now... Will the stock fuel system with ID1K's and a BAP be sufficient enough for that setup on e85? Also any ideas on the RPM question??

 

[GBCoyote]

I wouldn't run that setup with E85 without a fuel system to be honest with you.

 

[*Predator*]

I wouldn't run that setup with E85 without a fuel system to be honest with you.

3.33 with waste gate?

 

[*Predator*]

My stock crank sprocket should be fine right? Won't see anymore boost then the sbe can handle and probably only 7000 rpm. Maybe 72 at most.

 

[5lho]

It's your oil pump gears you need to be concerned about going over 7K or 10 pounds boost. Good to see you're getting at that.

 

[GBCoyote]

3.33 with waste gate?

You can run that on pump gas...just not E85. I was just throwing that out there lol

 

[*Predator*]

You can run that on pump gas...just not E85. I was just throwing that out there lol

With a BAP and ID1000's?

 

[*Predator*]

I want to be able to run e85 also as its everywhere where I live.

 

[GBCoyote]

With a BAP and ID1000's?

No...you'll need a fuel system.

 

[*Predator*]

I was told a 3.3 would be fine with the jms and id1k's. So your saying the tq booster would change that? Remember this is a v3 not a Paxton. 3.3 is only one size down on the pulley.

 

[GBCoyote]

Don't focus on the pulley size. The wastegate is going to limit your boost anyways. If the motor is going to see ethanol combined with boost, you need a fuel system. Can it be done with a BAP? Sure. You can screw a hooker and not get herpes. Do it enough times, however, you'll definitely regret not using protection in either case.

 

[*Predator*]

Wastegate not going to have any benefit on a stock pulley tho. 3.33 is only one size down. Shouldn't need a fuel system for those levels. There's a lot of people running those psi levels with a bap. Stock is 3.6 pulley and Vortech only uses 47lb injectors and no bap so thats safe. 3.3 not that big of a jump let alone with the JMS and ID1000's. 3.15 /i'd assume fuel system needed.

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

You will barely see a improvement with a wastegate and 3.33 on a v3. That is why I said 3.15 pulley with a wastegate on a V3. As far as 3.15/wastegate/bap and ID1000's that's up to you and your tuner. Personally I would run a fuel system, but what do I know.

 

[gimmie11s]

A high traction 3.15 and wastegate on the v3 would be bad ass.

 

[*Predator*]

You will barely see a improvement with a wastegate and 3.33 on a v3. That is why I said 3.15 pulley with a wastegate on a V3. As far as 3.15/wastegate/bap and ID1000's that's up to you and your tuner. Personally I would run a fuel system, but what do I know.

Well, to put it simply a fuel system is not in the budget at this time. Therefore I want to do the most with what I have currently. Fuel system maybe next year.