Vortech S/C tech questions

[deftsound]

Well I just got my s/c put on yesterday (not tuned yet), and I was reading up on it and it said I needed to change the oil in the s/c every 6k miles.

My question is are there any other important things i need to remember to be doing as far as maintenence is concerned. Im switching to royal purple synthetic oil from here on out. What else should i do to help ensure the longevity of my motor and s/c?

 

[stangbanger01gt]

don't run too much boost for the stock internals and i would get a valve cover breather (if you don't have one) so your dipstick doesn't shoot out and send oil flying everywhere! keep a closer eye on your oil level than normally and change it very regularly as well.

 

[Superhereaux]

Well I just got my s/c put on yesterday (not tuned yet), and I was reading up on it and it said I needed to change the oil in the s/c every 6k miles.

i thought the vortech used the engine oil?

 

[SaleenGT2001]

i thought the vortech used the engine oil?

they do.

just change your oil like you should and you'll be fine

 

[stangliter04]

check your spark plugs a lot more often... maybe once a month.

 

[the98stang]

RP is very thin ****. It can cause problems, trust me. I've heard some bad stories.

Stick to Mobil 1, or Amsoil 5w30.

 

[deftsound]

they do.

just change your oil like you should and you'll be fine

oh well thats nice to know, i guess i was thinking of the paxton nova or something

I have heard nothing but good things about royal purple, but god damn spending 40$ on an oil change sure is a bitch, i used 10w-30

 

[Superhereaux]

oh well thats nice to know, i guess i was thinking of the paxton novi or something

it's the procharger actually, it's internally lubricated so you don't need to tap the oil pan

 

[deftsound]

it's the procharger actually, it's internally lubricated so you don't need to tap the oil pan

oh yea i checked in 5.0 mag where i read it and it was the procharger

 

[white99gt]

check your spark plugs a lot more often... maybe once a month.

LOl..If its tuned correctly there is no need for checking plugs once a month.

Besides changing the oil its no different than the service you do on it n/a.Except plugs(copper require changing a little more often 15k or so miles for best performance all the time).And MAYBE a drive belt (if you have excessive slip) But i usually changed mine once a year anyways.


BTW-dont get on it till its TUNED or you will need more than just regular maintance.

 

[hotstang_46]

what happened to that sound vid deft? bet you can't wait to get it tuned

 

[the98stang]

I have heard nothing but good things about royal purple, but god damn spending 40$ on an oil change sure is a bitch, i used 10w-30

I've heard of busted lifters and rod knock. Not only that, Mobil 1 oil can withstand more heat and friction. It also has more cleaning detergents compared to other brands. Look at some tests on google, they are interesting.

Plus, Mobile 1 is $20 for 5 quarts at Walmart

 

[deftsound]

what happened to that sound vid deft? bet you can't wait to get it tuned

yea im bouncing off the walls ready to get this thing tuned, I want some numbers

and I will get a video clip of it!

 

[deftsound]

I've heard of busted lifters and rod knock. Not only that, Mobil 1 oil can withstand more heat and friction. It also has more cleaning detergents compared to other brands. Look at some tests on google, they are interesting.

Plus, Mobile 1 is $20 for 5 quarts at Walmart

I will definately remember that, 20$ sure beats the 6.99/qt i shelled out for royal purple

 

[helty]

May want to consider sticking to conventional Dino oil with the blower. My tuner recommends Valvoline 5w-30 on blown motors to prevent blow-by.

 

[white99gt]

May want to consider sticking to conventional Dino oil with the blower. My tuner recommends Valvoline 5w-30 on blown motors to prevent blow-by.

oil doesnt matter (dino vs synthetic).
If a car has blow by there is a issue somewhere else.Ive ALWAYS use synthetic oil in my cars(my 99 has had three different blower combos all had zero blowby )

 

[the98stang]

May want to consider sticking to conventional Dino oil with the blower. My tuner recommends Valvoline 5w-30 on blown motors to prevent blow-by.

Vortech recommends synthetic oils only, so I'm going to trust the designer on that one. I would rather trust a huge company like that, than a tuner.

 

[deftsound]

Vortech recommends synthetic oils only, so I'm going to trust the designer on that one. I would rather trust a huge company like that, than a tuner.

is there any reason to use 5w-30 instead of a heavier weight like 10w-30 when in a blown application? I used 10w-30 because its summer and its hot as hell down here in south texas...

 

[the98stang]

is there any reason to use 5w-30 instead of a heavier weight like 10w-30 when in a blown application? I used 10w-30 because its summer and its hot as hell down here in south texas...

Honestly, I think our cars are made for thinner oil because the oil passages in the engine are small. I think you would be better off with with 5w30 oil.