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  1. notchnut

    OMFG I can't believe this happened!

    these things happen, no biggie. However you WILL be having it blended and paint matched at a body shop. There is just no way to match that right now. Did you wet sand the whole door with 1500 grit? if not, try that. Wet sand the door so that it is completely dulled, making sure to only sand off...
  2. notchnut

    Vortech Aftercooler or CXRacing FMIC

    I was just checking out your mods, Definetly get a smaller pulley to maximize your boost, you will loose 4lbs with the fmic, with your pulley you will be pulling like 3-4lbs of boost. go with at least a 3.3" or a 3.1" if you want to be a bit more agressive. Good luck with install. By the way...
  3. notchnut

    people with S-trims come on down

    I'm running an SQ and I like it. I used to have a Procharger, I loved the loud gear whine but it did get old after a while. The SQ still has an audible whistle and the typical car guy will know your blown when your car is heard. I say go for it. It's definitley a kick in your pants you will have...
  4. notchnut

    Vortech Aftercooler or CXRacing FMIC

    running a 3.12", you should be right there with no problems.
  5. notchnut

    How did you plug your bung holes?

    home depot! $3.99 wall mart rubber end caps .99 brass=:rolleyes:
  6. notchnut

    Vortech Aftercooler or CXRacing FMIC

    go check out my thread on my fmic build. Went to the dyno today. The numbers dont lie!
  7. notchnut

    Vortech Aftercooler or CXRacing FMIC

    check out my thread on modularfords.com, you can find it in the supercharger forum. the thread is called fmic 2.0, all your questions are answered there, and there is plenty of pics posted i took during my build.
  8. notchnut

    Vortech Oil return line leaking, any idea's?

    I just noticed that the bung is leaking where it goes into the oil pan. It looks as someone already put some mighty putty on it! haha. I am having my new exhause tips welded on next week should I ask the mechanic if he can do something with it or does it need to be brazed because of the brass...
  9. notchnut

    Are 275's up front too big?

    same here, no issues.
  10. notchnut

    About to kill somebody...

    I have 315/30ZR18 Michelin Pilot sport's on my 10.5's they are like friggin rubber bands wrapped around the rim, If I drive over a quarter I can tell you if it's heads or tails! Never again, I want 17" Black Saleen's with DR's on the rear. Back on point, I would shove those wheels up their...
  11. notchnut

    SCT X3 software, seriously?

    :mad:I have never been so pissed off at something so stupid. I have an X3 that I got with my car and have not used it yet. I am trying to load an email tune I got from VMP tuning to get my car running but my X3 will not communicate with my laptop. I am running Vista so I dont know if thats an...
  12. notchnut

    how screwed am I?

    good idea, I'll try it. :nice:
  13. notchnut

    how screwed am I?

    I spoke with Vortech, they had the o-ring for $8.95. They also looked up my serial number on my blower and told me it was 8 years old, I couldn't believe it was that old, but so far no problems with it. Thanks for the help on this one. if anyone knows the name of that gasket adhesive to keep...
  14. notchnut

    how screwed am I?

    absolutley, I'll call em in the morning, I know there going to say they want me to send the head unit in for service though:shrug:
  15. notchnut

    how screwed am I?

    what is it called?
  16. notchnut

    how screwed am I?

    I was thinking the RTV may be OK especially since the car wont be running for another week so the rtv would have plenty of time to dry, however If i can run it without it that would be better. I'll call vortech in the morning and see what they say.
  17. notchnut

    how screwed am I?

    here is a pic, i could not get the gasket to lay in it's spot so I am pointing to where it goes with the pen, you can see the gasket laying there. It is a tubular gasket, very pliable (sp). It had no adhesive on it whatsoever, so it was impossible to replace and keep it in position thats why...