vortech z trim?

[2000gator]

vortech v4 Ztrim supercharger
Found this on my local craigslist, i have a t trim now at 15psi and have always wanted something a little bigger....but i know nothing about the z trim. Overkill? is that even a good deal?

 

[97desertCobra]

Google search or even better Vortech's own website could have answered your questions. SEARCH funtions save lives..........

Vortech V-4 Z-Trim Supercharger | Vortech Superchargers

Performance Specs
Max Speed: 60000 RPM
Max Boost: 32 PSI
Max Flow: 2000 CFM
Max Power: 1450 HP
Peak Efficiency: 77%

Compare to your T trim blower
Vortech V-1 T-Trim Supercharger | Vortech Superchargers

Performance Specs
Max Speed: 55000 RPM
Max Boost: 26 PSI
Max Flow: 1200 CFM
Max Power: 825 HP
Peak Efficiency: 73%

And now lets see all Vortech units...........

Vortech Supercharger Comparison Chart
Supercharger Gearcase Max Speed Max Boost Max Flow Max Power Peak Eff Inlet OD Outlet OD
V-5 F-Trim HD/Std 52000 RPM 14 PSI 750 CFM 550 HP 76% 3.5" 2.5"
V-5 G-Trim HD/Std 52000 RPM 15 PSI 750 CFM 550 HP 73% 3.5" 2.5"
V-9 F-Trim HD/Std 52000 RPM 13.5 PSI 750 CFM 550 HP 72% 3.5" 2.5"
V-9 G-Trim HD/Std 52000 RPM 14 PSI 825 CFM 600 HP 74% 3.625" 2.5"
V-1 SCi-Trim HD 58000 RPM 21 PSI 1050 CFM 725 HP 75% 3.5" 2.75"
V-2 SCi-Trim Std 53000 RPM 17 PSI 1050 CFM 725 HP 75% 3.5" 2.75"
V-3 SCi-Trim Std 53000 RPM 17 PSI 1050 CFM 725 HP 75% 3.5" 2.75"
V-1 Si-Trim HD 55000 RPM 26 PSI 1150 CFM 775 HP 78% 3.5" 2.75"
V-2 E-Trim Std 52000 RPM 17 PSI 1150 CFM 775 HP 76% 3.63" 2.75"
V-2 Si-Trim Std 52000 RPM 22 PSI 1150 CFM 775 HP 78% 3.5" 2.75"
V-3 Si-Trim Std 52000 RPM 22 PSI 1150 CFM 775 HP 78% 3.5" 2.75"
V-1 T-Trim HD 55000 RPM 26 PSI 1200 CFM 825 HP 73% 3.75" 2.75"
V-7 JT-Trim HD 60000 RPM 27 PSI 1450 CFM 1000 HP 75% 4" 3"
V-4 J-Trim HD 58000 RPM 28 PSI 1600 CFM 1100 HP 74% 5" 3.5"
V-27 YSi-Trim HD 65000 RPM 30 PSI 1600 CFM 1200 HP 78% " "
V-7 YSi-Trim HD 65000 RPM 30 PSI 1600 CFM 1200 HP 78% 4" 3"
V-24 X-Trim HD 64000 RPM 29 PSI 1800 CFM 1300 HP 79% " "
V-4 X-Trim HD 58000 RPM 29 PSI 1700 CFM 1300 HP 79% 5" 3.5"
V-4 XX-Trim HD 64000 RPM 29 PSI 1950 CFM 1400 HP 78% 5" 3.5"
V-24 Z-Trim HD 60000 RPM 32 PSI 2000 CFM 1450 HP 77% " "
V-4 Z-Trim HD 60000 RPM 32 PSI 2000 CFM 1450 HP 77% 5" 3.5"

 

[97desertCobra]

If you are looking for a step up from what you have then go with either a JT trim or a YSI. The YSI can take you into the 700+rwhp range. The V4 Z trim is very much a race blower. It would be over kill for a street car unless your goal is 1000rwhp.

 

[94venomV8]

Way over kill, the max I would go on a street car is a Ysi, if you plan on driving it alot. There is a couple people around here with YSi's on street/track cars and they are beast but also drive well. I know one has close to 800rwhp.

 

[97desertCobra]

Way over kill, the max I would go on a street car is a Ysi, if you plan on driving it alot. There is a couple people around here with YSi's on street/track cars and they are beast but also drive well. I know one has close to 800rwhp.

^^^^true.

The YSI is about all you will need for a street driven 4.6. Some rare exceptions may warent something larger. What is your goal OP? You can push that T trim a little harder than 15 psi and maybe reach your goal.

 

[94venomV8]

+1^^^ The kid that has the YSi I know used to have a T-trim and he was running a little higher boost and made 726rwhp. The T-trim is capable of more. You could push it to 20 psi and it would still be in its efficiency range.

 

[04MystiCobra]

The Z is way overkill for ya. Crank up the T or get a Ysi. Thats plenty, since you're only running 15psi. Go E85 and bring back all the timing and enjoy the added power.

 

[2000gator]

hmm I was told the T trim may not be all that reliable past 15psi maybe i'll consider that. Is going E85 even a viable option? Its probably expensive to convert a car to run on that id imagine.

 

[04MystiCobra]

hmm I was told the T trim may not be all that reliable past 15psi maybe i'll consider that. Is going E85 even a viable option? Its probably expensive to convert a car to run on that id imagine.

Not reliable??? The S,T and Ys trims have been on the streets for years!There are plenty running them on the streets at all sorts of boost levels.
As for E85, the only expensive part is having a fuel system thatcan flow approx 30% more fuel since E85 burns diff than reg gas. The plus is putting all that timing back into the tune you'd normally have taken out using reg gas. Big gains can be had using it. :beer:

 

[97desertCobra]

Not reliable??? The S,T and Ys trims have been on the streets for years!There are plenty running them on the streets at all sorts of boost levels.
As for E85, the only expensive part is having a fuel system thatcan flow approx 30% more fuel since E85 burns diff than reg gas. The plus is putting all that timing back into the tune you'd normally have taken out using reg gas. Big gains can be had using it. :beer:

+1. Not to mention that E85 runs a little cooler in the process. When I go for big power I will have an E85 tune.:beer:

OP the T trim can push more than 15 psi reliably. You can push 20# without issue. 20# depending on our combo can make 600+rwhp. If you want more than that then look to a YSI.