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Aug 26, 2011 | 06:51 AM

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spdfrk

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Need Supercharger Rebuilt

Anybody have experiencerebuilding superchargers. I have a Vortech V-2 Sq and the Impeller has front toback end play. It has not touched down, it has no side to side play or up anddown play just front to back. I haven’t been able to find much via searchingthe web as to the cause of this problem, but I suspect the high speed bearingis the problem. Vortech wants $400.00 plus freight both ways so I am looking atclose to $500.00 to Replace less than $200.00 in parts (that price includesfull race tapered bearings. Any info would be helpful

Aug 26, 2011 | 02:10 PM

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The tolerences are so tight because of the rpm's the turn, its worth it to bite the bullet and send it back to Vortech. Maybe the "know it all" will chime in.....

Aug 26, 2011 | 04:01 PM

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I talked to rob wells at ford speed, I am going to have him look at it. His. Distributor for vortech so Im sure he can handle it

Aug 26, 2011 | 06:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spdfrk

I talked to rob wells at ford speed, I am going to have him look at it. His. Distributor for vortech so Im sure he can handle it

without a doubt

Aug 26, 2011 | 08:09 PM

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He takes pretty much everything else apart and has 200 pieces on a table at a time, I think he can handle it but I think Rob and Joe just send stuff to Vortech for rebuilds cause their a dealer, I could be wrong though?

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Aug 27, 2011 | 05:19 PM

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I'v seen him break them down and rebuild them, depending on how bad it is......

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Aug 29, 2011 | 09:59 AM

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It does seem to be real bad. Not sure though, he said he will take it a part today and call me back. I will keep you guys posted. I do know this much there isnt anybody in this entire state that does this for a living. $$$$ Business Venture $$$$ anyone?

Aug 29, 2011 | 11:59 AM

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I would think any of the turbo rebuild shops could tackle that project as they have the equipment to do so, whether they will take it on or not is more of the question.

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Aug 29, 2011 | 07:29 PM

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Send it to Vortech and inquire about their upgrade. If your housing is the right one, I believe they offer a rebuild/upgrade and the rebuild was needed anyway so it's kinda like a free upgrade. I also believe that they warranty it. A lot better than paying someone for just a repair...and it's the manufacturer.

Call and see, it can't hurt.

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