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mr.nitrous 07-28-2016 09:23 AM

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Hello everyone. New to the board. I was wondering what everyone would think this vortech S trim blower kit would be worth ? It is brand new, it was purchased in a parts deal that I bought. it looks to be complete. Thanks in advance.
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86CamaroDan 07-28-2016 10:24 AM

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Looks a bit dirty to be new(And the pulley is mounted), But i dont see why you couldnt get 3500 for it. I got my self contained V3 kit for 2200 new, and that needed some mods to get it to fit under a stock third gen hood.

mr.nitrous 07-28-2016 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 86CamaroDan (Post 6063517)
Looks a bit dirty to be new(And the pulley is mounted), But i dont see why you couldnt get 3500 for it. I got my self contained V3 kit for 2200 new, and that needed some mods to get it to fit under a stock third gen hood.

Its been sitting on a shelf in a shop for years with no box. As you can see it still has the blue covers as shipped form vortech on it with the serial number on the blue cover. The piping kit is also still wrapped up as it came from vortech and the brackets as well. I was thinking someone may want it for 2200.00 shipped.

86CamaroDan 07-28-2016 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.nitrous (Post 6063518)
Its been sitting on a shelf in a shop for years with no box. As you can see it still has the blue covers as shipped form vortech on it with the serial number on the blue cover. The piping kit is also still wrapped up as it came from vortech and the brackets as well. I was thinking someone may want it for 2200.00 shipped.

I Would think that would fly off the shelf.

mr.nitrous 07-28-2016 10:41 AM

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no new tires 07-28-2016 04:23 PM

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That TPI bracket by itself is worth a few hundred...to the right person of course.

anesthes 07-28-2016 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 86CamaroDan (Post 6063520)
I Would think that would fly off the shelf.

Last time I bought one I paid $1500. I don't know if it being discontinued adds value.

I've seen them on the forums for sale from time to time and they usually go for around that.

The rivets holding the tag on are rusty, and it's caked in crap which tells me that it is either a used head unit, or was stored in the worst environment possible.

-- Joe

anesthes 07-28-2016 05:15 PM

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Oh and the BTM is missing. (it was part of the kit)

-- Joe

86CamaroDan 07-29-2016 06:27 AM

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Well i paid 2200 for a V3 tuner kit (thats why i said that), without the fuel pressure booster and all the piping. brackets that fit without modification, i would have bought this had it been forsale a few months ago. Im not even sure what they went for when they were new to be 100% honest with you

mr.nitrous 07-29-2016 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by anesthes (Post 6063614)
Oh and the BTM is missing. (it was part of the kit)

-- Joe

Even so, I would think that with shipping included that's still a good price. If someone was interested I might entertain offers

anesthes 07-29-2016 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 86CamaroDan (Post 6063748)
Well i paid 2200 for a V3 tuner kit (thats why i said that), without the fuel pressure booster and all the piping. brackets that fit without modification, i would have bought this had it been forsale a few months ago. Im not even sure what they went for when they were new to be 100% honest with you

I bought one new in 2000/2001. I think they were just under $2k or around there.

You have a V3, which is quite a better head unit and self contained vs the V2 posted above (isn't sold any longer), which required oil lines.

Are the fbody brackets worth more than the universal brackets? Good question. The fbody version puts the alt way low, and moves the PS pump up to the top. Some like that config. Others don't. I did not.

You can run vbelts with your bracket, which is a benefit IMO.

-- Joe

anesthes 07-29-2016 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.nitrous (Post 6063794)
Even so, I would think that with shipping included that's still a good price. If someone was interested I might entertain offers

Post it in the for-sale section.

A lot of people just want something that bolts on with zero fabrication, and those people are willing to pay more than people who fabricate stuff. So you very well may get what you want for it.

I had the exact same kit, and on a slightly modified (heads, cam, .030 over) car it made over 550 hp and ran 120mph in the 1/4. That should get somebody interested.

-- Joe

86CamaroDan 07-29-2016 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by anesthes (Post 6063800)
A lot of people just want something that bolts on with zero fabrication, and those people are willing to pay more than people who fabricate stuff. So you very well may get what you want for it.
-- Joe

And thats why i say it! Discontinued item and some people are scared to modify. If its been sitting this long, im sure you dont mind waiting a while to sell.


Originally Posted by anesthes (Post 6063795)
You have a V3, which is quite a better head unit and self contained vs the V2 posted above (isn't sold any longer), which required oil lines.
-- Joe

I thought the V2's flowed more? I do like the self contained part better though. Was honestly the selling point for me.
Edit:
V-2 S Supercharger Std 50000 RPM 20 PSI 1000 CFM 680 HP 72% 3.5" 2.75"
V-3 Si Supercharger Std 52000 RPM 22 PSI 1150 CFM 775 HP 78% 3.5" 2.75"
I stand corrected

86CamaroDan 07-29-2016 10:07 AM

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Regaurdless i think this kit will sell quickly at your asking price, FMU or not

mr.nitrous 07-29-2016 10:17 AM

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Thanks for all the input guys. All valid points. I would love to sell it. I'm tired of looking at it. I can't post it up on here as I don't have a high enough post count or been on here long enough.

mr.nitrous 07-29-2016 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 86CamaroDan (Post 6063804)
Regaurdless i think this kit will sell quickly at your asking price, FMU or not

It comes with a fmu. the fuel pressure booster is in with the parts.

86CamaroDan 07-29-2016 11:29 AM

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Sorry, Meant BTM

Whitechevy92 08-01-2016 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 86CamaroDan (Post 6063520)
I Would think that would fly off the shelf.

Does everything come with it and what's your price

mr.nitrous 08-02-2016 08:18 AM

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I'll do 2000.00 shipped. Looks as if everything should be there but the btm ? which is what I'm guessing is a boost timing master from msd ? I think

cougar20th 09-26-2016 10:06 AM

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Mr. Nitrous you have a message.

Kyle_68Fbird 12-26-2016 09:46 PM

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[QUOTE=mr.nitrous;6063498]Hello everyone. New to the board. I was wondering what everyone would think this vortech S trim blower kit would be worth ? It is brand new, it was purchased in a parts deal that I bought. it looks to be complete. Thanks in advance.
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Hi, do you still have this kit for Sale? I would be interested if you do. Please let me know either way. Thanks, Kyle.

BOTTLEDZ28 12-27-2016 05:38 PM

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What lubricates the head on the V2 units? Is it self contained or does it require oil lines be plumbed into the oil pan to feed the head?

86CamaroDan 12-28-2016 07:07 AM

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The V1's and V2's need oil lines and are feed through engine oil. Pretty sure he sold this a while ago.

anesthes 12-28-2016 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 86CamaroDan (Post 6100973)
The V1's and V2's need oil lines and are feed through engine oil. Pretty sure he sold this a while ago.

I wonder what heats up the head unit more, hot engine oil, or hot un-cycled head unit lube.

I know the Prochargers get so hot you can't even touch them, but then again procharger sucks.

-- Joe

cougar20th 12-28-2016 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle_68Fbird (Post 6100773)
Hi, do you still have this kit for Sale? I would be interested if you do. Please let me know either way. Thanks, Kyle.

I can tell you he had already sold it back in September when I inquired if he still had it for sale.

86CamaroDan 12-29-2016 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by anesthes (Post 6101067)
I wonder what heats up the head unit more, hot engine oil, or hot un-cycled head unit lube.

I know the Prochargers get so hot you can't even touch them, but then again procharger sucks.

-- Joe

Not sure honestly. Mine gets surprisingly toasty. I dont think its as hot as a oil feed unit, but it does get hot.

BrianI 12-29-2016 02:48 PM

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TPI Vortech on ebay. This isn't mine I'm just relaying.

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anesthes 12-29-2016 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianI (Post 6101285)
TPI Vortech on ebay. This isn't mine I'm just relaying.

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$3500 for something that was like $1600 new. Funny stuff.

-- Joe

cougar20th 12-30-2016 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by anesthes (Post 6101378)
$3500 for something that was like $1600 new. Funny stuff.

-- Joe

And is missing all the electronics, hoses, fuel parts.


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