95GT Vortec S trim Installation Questions

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rowekmr

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Feb 28, 2011

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• Feb 28, 2011

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Hello Group

After my numerous post and realization of my budget I figured that the best 2 bangs for buck will be a numerically higher gear and a choice of used Vortec S trim superchargers to get more umph. I have been getting quotes for installation and I have heard from low of $400 (my buddies shop quote) to a high of $800 from a local speed shop. What is the difficulty level and how many hours should it take a prof shop compared to what it might take for a weekend wrench.



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Solverbullet02

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400 isnt bad, its probably a good 6 hours

 

ProKiller

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the hardest part of the install is tapping the oil pan and even that isn't hard. a vortech install is not a difficult install by any means for a shade tree mechanic. i wouldn't waste the 400 on install. i would just use that money towards some better fittings and lines for the oil connections and a case of beer.

 

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greengoblin95

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i agree the install isnt difficult at all. just make sure you put thread tape on the brass oil fittings otherwise you will have oil leaking out.

 

Venom351R

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a friend and I did my Paxton install ( same as the Vortech) taking our time and did it in about 8-12 hrs. I just kept my car at his place and we picked away at it. Its really not that hard at all. Tapping the pan is not to bad just take your time and use lots of grease to catch the shavings.