Stupid question...About s/c - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Mark04Mach1 · 05-10-2012, 10:32 AM

Procharger or vortech? Simple as that!! I had a mach 1 previously and Im buying another one...Would like to sced it!!

mach1z · 05-10-2012, 10:54 AM

Kenne Bell! LOL

311-420 · 05-10-2012, 10:57 AM

V3 vortech or procharger. Tapping the oil pan doesn't set well with me. If something goes down with either the engine or head unit, the oil isn't shared.

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-10-2012, 10:59 AM

if you wanna buy a used kit youre more likely to find a procharger kit. If I was gonna buy new I swear I think Id try Vortech just to see if they screw you around less than procharger does

mach1z · 05-10-2012, 11:09 AM

Can't you put a filter on the drain line back to the pan? I think you get less pressure and wear on the blower with engine oil systems- read that somewhere

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ASH302 · 05-10-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

V3 vortech or procharger. Tapping the oil pan doesn't set well with me. If something goes down with either the engine or head unit, the oil isn't shared.

agreed

ASh

bigtrain · 05-10-2012, 12:06 PM

procharger imo kenne bell stopped making their kit for mach 1s because ford stopped making the cobra lower intake manifold that they use in their kit

Mark04Mach1 · 05-10-2012, 12:13 PM

so now more like a top mount sc? because the other ones tap in to the oil pan?>

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-10-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark04Mach1

so now more like a top mount sc? because the other ones tap in to the oil pan?>

vortech makes a self contained oiling unit as does procharger.

You could probably buy a used cobra lower intake somewhere and then order the rest of the stuff from KB

UNLUCKIER · 05-10-2012, 01:00 PM

V3 here and love it, no issues with it what so ever...

GR8 WYT · 05-10-2012, 03:35 PM

I've been running a V2 for about 7 years now. Yes, it leaked oil where they tapped into the pan...no big deal.
When I had the motor rebuilt, they put on a pan with the bung in it already...problem fixed.

Go with the V3 unit. But word of caution...you are just scratching the tip. Look to add a BAP (boost a pump)...while you're at it, will need to upgrade your fuel pumps (Cobra tank with dual pumps). Then, you will need to look to beef up your trans....it never ends....

Welcome to the "SC money pit"

SuperMach1 · 05-10-2012, 05:30 PM

F1 procharger!

04JUIC · 05-11-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperMach1

F1 procharger!

^^this lol

Chances50 · 05-11-2012, 10:04 AM

Vortech and Procharger are both great blowers. Tapping the oil pan is no big deal and if done correctly it doesn't leak.

You can find both used for decent prices, vortechs are usually cheaper by a couple hundred from what I've seen.

2k4mach · 05-11-2012, 02:47 PM

pinche mark, call me vato.

Mark04Mach1 · 05-15-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

pinche mark, call me vato.

hey waz up bro..I lost your number and I was in sa for 2 weeks hahah..pm it

LineageMach1 · 05-15-2012, 11:33 AM

If money is no issue I would go with the Vortec system.

Few years back I had to piece a system together, parts were available and every part I got in was very high quality.

Cant remember why right now but I had the very same situation you are presenting here, Vortec or Procharger, and I remember putting up a pro/con list and eventually the Vortec came out on top.

I would also not buy used though. At least with new you are sure to get everything, Vortec will flash/send you an ECU, their phone help line was always great and with new you wont have to worry about any issues concerning the bearings and moving parts.

My opinion is biased as I've never owned a Procharger and have only had the Vortech V2-SQ.

Good luck with whatever your endeavor is.

JPJNTX · 05-15-2012, 03:08 PM

V2SQ on the Mach. Nothing but good to say. Only thing I'd do different is an intercooler, and that will probably still happen. Nothing like the feeling when the boost hits!

05-10-2012, 10:32 AM	#1
Mark04Mach1 No mames.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 2,449	Stupid question...About s/c Procharger or vortech? Simple as that!! I had a mach 1 previously and Im buying another one...Would like to sced it!! __________________ sold all my cars..

05-10-2012, 10:54 AM	#2
mach1z Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock,GA Posts: 544	Re: Stupid question...About s/c Kenne Bell! LOL __________________ I/E, 4:10's, tune

05-10-2012, 10:57 AM	#3
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Stupid question...About s/c V3 vortech or procharger. Tapping the oil pan doesn't set well with me. If something goes down with either the engine or head unit, the oil isn't shared. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

05-10-2012, 10:59 AM	#4
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Stupid question...About s/c if you wanna buy a used kit youre more likely to find a procharger kit. If I was gonna buy new I swear I think Id try Vortech just to see if they screw you around less than procharger does __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-10-2012, 11:09 AM	#5
mach1z Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock,GA Posts: 544	Re: Stupid question...About s/c Can't you put a filter on the drain line back to the pan? I think you get less pressure and wear on the blower with engine oil systems- read that somewhere. __________________ I/E, 4:10's, tune

05-10-2012, 12:06 PM	#7
bigtrain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Absecon,NJ Posts: 225	Re: Stupid question...About s/c procharger imo kenne bell stopped making their kit for mach 1s because ford stopped making the cobra lower intake manifold that they use in their kit

05-10-2012, 12:13 PM	#8
Mark04Mach1 No mames.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 2,449	Re: Stupid question...About s/c so now more like a top mount sc? because the other ones tap in to the oil pan?> __________________ sold all my cars..

05-10-2012, 01:00 PM	#10
UNLUCKIER Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 465	Re: Stupid question...About s/c V3 here and love it, no issues with it what so ever...

05-10-2012, 03:35 PM	#11
GR8 WYT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hughesville, Maryland Posts: 594	Re: Stupid question...About s/c I've been running a V2 for about 7 years now. Yes, it leaked oil where they tapped into the pan...no big deal. When I had the motor rebuilt, they put on a pan with the bung in it already...problem fixed. Go with the V3 unit. But word of caution...you are just scratching the tip. Look to add a BAP (boost a pump)...while you're at it, will need to upgrade your fuel pumps (Cobra tank with dual pumps). Then, you will need to look to beef up your trans....it never ends.... Welcome to the "SC money pit" __________________ Aluminator NA bottom end, rebuilt stock heads, Vortech V2, 3.90 gear, 514 RWHP, 468 RWTQ. Motor and tune by JPC. (Millersville, MD)

05-10-2012, 05:30 PM	#12
SuperMach1 Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,134	Re: Stupid question...About s/c F1 procharger! __________________ P1 8psi @ 6k PA Transmission DD 3,600 Stall BBK LT's w/ 3in Collector Custom 3in X-Pipe Custom 3in CB w/ Pypes 3in M-80's Built Rear w/ 4:10 415/383 PB 11.80, @ 119 with a 1.71 60ft Tuned by http://www.southtexasperformance.com/ Built WAP Block, 10.5:1 compression, 14psi, E-85 Coming soon.

05-11-2012, 10:04 AM	#14
Chances50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Haskell, Ok Posts: 1,325	Re: Stupid question...About s/c Vortech and Procharger are both great blowers. Tapping the oil pan is no big deal and if done correctly it doesn't leak. You can find both used for decent prices, vortechs are usually cheaper by a couple hundred from what I've seen. __________________ 03 OW 5 speed 84k miles very clean. For sale!

05-11-2012, 02:47 PM	#15
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Stupid question...About s/c pinche mark, call me vato. __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

05-15-2012, 11:33 AM	#17
LineageMach1 Air Power!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SHAW AFB SC, Columbia SC Posts: 654	Re: Stupid question...About s/c If money is no issue I would go with the Vortec system. Few years back I had to piece a system together, parts were available and every part I got in was very high quality. Cant remember why right now but I had the very same situation you are presenting here, Vortec or Procharger, and I remember putting up a pro/con list and eventually the Vortec came out on top. I would also not buy used though. At least with new you are sure to get everything, Vortec will flash/send you an ECU, their phone help line was always great and with new you wont have to worry about any issues concerning the bearings and moving parts. My opinion is biased as I've never owned a Procharger and have only had the Vortech V2-SQ. Good luck with whatever your endeavor is. __________________ 2013 Grand Sport Corvette. 3LT, 60th Anniversary, Dual-mode performance exhaust, GS Chrome Wheels, A6 Paddle-shift, Cyber Grey Metallic, Titanium interior, Targa. 2003 DSG MACH 1 3650 IUP. 2008 Tiburon GT limited-Metallic Black-Sleeping w/ the enemy. 2004 Mustang GT-Red-Sold 2001 Mustang- Forest Green-Sold Disabled Veteran United States Air Force. Hoorah Air Force!

05-15-2012, 03:08 PM	#18
JPJNTX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 210	Re: Stupid question...About s/c V2SQ on the Mach. Nothing but good to say. Only thing I'd do different is an intercooler, and that will probably still happen. Nothing like the feeling when the boost hits!

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