Haha they should call these the "serious rails". I should be starting the install next week since I have a few days off of work.
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Haha they should call these the "serious rails". I should be starting the install next week since I have a few days off of work.
Here is the progress made so far... Work has been eating my time but still making time to work on it. Don't mind the messy garage.
Nobody likes scratches so I taped off the areas I knew I was going to be leaning on.
I used 4 grade 8 bolts and washers to lift the engine. Taking off the manifold, I used the top 2 holes for the tranny at the rear and top 2 holes in the front to lift the engine.
Old glory coming out!
I spent a good while cleaning up the old engine, but now its wrapped up good and staying clean. Probably going to sell it sometime.
Aluminator is in... Just need to finish bolting up the tranny.
Fore pump is in, just thought I show them side by side.
Nobody likes scratches so I taped off the areas I knew I was going to be leaning on.
I used 4 grade 8 bolts and washers to lift the engine. Taking off the manifold, I used the top 2 holes for the tranny at the rear and top 2 holes in the front to lift the engine.
Old glory coming out!
I spent a good while cleaning up the old engine, but now its wrapped up good and staying clean. Probably going to sell it sometime.
Aluminator is in... Just need to finish bolting up the tranny.
Fore pump is in, just thought I show them side by side.
Swweet build.very intrested in the results.
In for results!!
Really been thinking of going this route with my car.
Really been thinking of going this route with my car.
Looks good. Is the fuel system already installed? Any help on it dont hesitate to ask.
Thanks guys. I'm trying to finish this up in the next few days but with it being 30 degrees laying on the garage floor, I can only work for so long.
Blazer, I have the controller, fuse, fuel hat, filter, rails and injectors put in. Just have to mount the regulator and run the lines. I am thinking about getting the 3.12 pulley as well though. I have the 3.33 but want to push the V3 a little bit harder. What would you recommend? The car will be on 93 and E85.
Blazer, I have the controller, fuse, fuel hat, filter, rails and injectors put in. Just have to mount the regulator and run the lines. I am thinking about getting the 3.12 pulley as well though. I have the 3.33 but want to push the V3 a little bit harder. What would you recommend? The car will be on 93 and E85.
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Put some cardboard down on that cold concrete man! Really helps insulate! Makes it easy to slide around and out from under the car, too.
Yea you could go 3.12 pulley. I would recommend staying e85 on both the 3.33 and 3.12 pulley though.
Looks great. I would just go to the 3.125 pulley. 2A036-312....Thats what I run on my V3. Still a 6 rib. I use a 102.5 inch belt and its perfect. Zero slip.That same belt will fit a 3.33 as well but you have to force the belt on...its tight. I run only E85.
Will the 3.12 take the v3 out of it's efficiency range?
With a 3.125 pulley I put out 13 psi. I think an 8 rib with a 2.95 would be the limit.
I know your post is old. But I see absolutely no reason to go with the v3 over the 2200 besides the fact it comes in black. The 2200 makes more power with less belt slip and simply makes more power overall. And it doesnt cost anymore than the v3.
I went with a V3 cause it was black. Love the looks and I wasn't planning on doing a built motor either. I have never had belt slip and I am still on the 6 rib. If you plan on staying 600 on 93 or 650 on E85, there is no wrong decision here.
I got the V3 for the black as well. I'm not looking to tap into the 900-1000hp range either. This blower gets people into the 9's and that's plenty fast for me. Most people that get the 2200 probably don't push it to its efficiency range anyway.
I think the only way to see the limit is to run the blower as hard as u can and see of the power falls of...or not making any boost
I have personally seen a V2 SQ on a Mach running 16ish psi and has been fine like that... The V3 will be fine. OP, nice build! Please post videos when it is done, I'd love to hear how loud the V3 is at idle.
Thanks for the comment.
I actually ordered a Paxton kit last week and should arrive in the next 3-4 days.... the wait is absolutely killing me!
I originally priced and wanted the black v3 but my cheap ass didn't want to put out the extra $200.
I like the satin look as well but if for whatever reason I don't, i'll pull the compressor cover and have it powder coated along with the uppermost charge pipe.
Is there any difference in the way these two units sound at idle or with the throttle open? Also I think the paxton is self contained and I wonder how often the oil needs to be changed and if it is a pain in the ass to do. While I do prefer the look of the black vortec, I'd be thrilled to have either one.
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