Vortech Install

Scott99GT · 06-19-2000, 01:40 PM

I just installed a Vortech supercharger last Saturday on my '99 GT. The Vortech installation instructions call for a spark plug replacement. I guessing I should run colder plugs right? Copper? Brand and size? Thanks in advance...

93CobraR · 06-19-2000, 10:17 PM

Yes you should replace them. I assume that you can use the same plugs that the 5.0's use. So go with copper, Autolight 24's and gap them at .035.

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Best time 13.012
Best MPH 104
Best 60' 1.816

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Black99GT · 06-20-2000, 09:11 AM

Just curious on how the install went. Did you do it or have it done? What boost are you running. What size mass air,TB,and injectors did you go to. I want to get a S/C soon but am waiting for the warranty to expire. 18k more miles to go.

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Black 99 GT
3.73 gears
Mac power chamber
2 chamber Flows
Mac cold air induction
steeda tri-ax
Nitto drag radials
13.62 @ 109 (using a G-tech pro)

Scott99GT · 06-21-2000, 09:55 AM

Black99GT,
The only mods besides the s/c is a Pro 5.0 shifter and a 70mm throttle body. Yesterday I received my 87mm MAF via UPS and plan to install this evening. Next week I'll replace the 3.27's with 3.73's and order a catback\x-pipe. I installed the s/c myself with the help of a friend when I needed a second set of hands. The hardest part of the install was punching a hole in the oil pan for the oil return line (half hour of hammering). If you can read and turn a wrench you can install a vortech, easy stuff. I took it slow and it took me 8 hours. I don’t know how much boost I’m running yet because I don’t have boost gauge! I guess I should order one of those too…but first I gotta get those plugs. Anyway it’s making good power as is and is fairly quiet. I ordered it from Powered by Ford, free shipping and they match any advertised price. I think North American Motorsports had the best prices…($2,799+$125 for the quiet drive).

If you want my opinion don’t wait for your warrantee to run out, buy a s\c today. I haven’t stopped smiling since I installed mine.

How are those Neato drag radials holding off the line? 245/45R17?

Thanks 93CobraR for the plug info.

06-19-2000, 01:40 PM	#1
Scott99GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3	Vortech Install I just installed a Vortech supercharger last Saturday on my '99 GT. The Vortech installation instructions call for a spark plug replacement. I guessing I should run colder plugs right? Copper? Brand and size? Thanks in advance...

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06-19-2000, 10:17 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Yes you should replace them. I assume that you can use the same plugs that the 5.0's use. So go with copper, Autolight 24's and gap them at .035. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood, long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_20...l?947947194470

06-20-2000, 09:11 AM	#3
Black99GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: New Oreans Posts: 133	Just curious on how the install went. Did you do it or have it done? What boost are you running. What size mass air,TB,and injectors did you go to. I want to get a S/C soon but am waiting for the warranty to expire. 18k more miles to go. ------------------ Black 99 GT 3.73 gears Mac power chamber 2 chamber Flows Mac cold air induction steeda tri-ax Nitto drag radials 13.62 @ 109 (using a G-tech pro)

06-21-2000, 09:55 AM	#4
Scott99GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3	Black99GT, The only mods besides the s/c is a Pro 5.0 shifter and a 70mm throttle body. Yesterday I received my 87mm MAF via UPS and plan to install this evening. Next week I'll replace the 3.27's with 3.73's and order a catback\x-pipe. I installed the s/c myself with the help of a friend when I needed a second set of hands. The hardest part of the install was punching a hole in the oil pan for the oil return line (half hour of hammering). If you can read and turn a wrench you can install a vortech, easy stuff. I took it slow and it took me 8 hours. I don’t know how much boost I’m running yet because I don’t have boost gauge! I guess I should order one of those too…but first I gotta get those plugs. Anyway it’s making good power as is and is fairly quiet. I ordered it from Powered by Ford, free shipping and they match any advertised price. I think North American Motorsports had the best prices…($2,799+$125 for the quiet drive). If you want my opinion don’t wait for your warrantee to run out, buy a s\c today. I haven’t stopped smiling since I installed mine. How are those Neato drag radials holding off the line? 245/45R17? Thanks 93CobraR for the plug info.