Vortech Install Complete - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

SSmith440 · 06-04-2007, 09:01 AM

Well I finally got off my behind and completed the installation yesterday - Sunday 6-3-07. It sounds good and looks good although, I have not yet taken the Mach for a test drive. I need to get the car licensed and next the front end aligned since during the install I changed stock rubber rack bushings to Steeda poly's. The Mach now has that signature whirrrrrr which sounds kinda cool. Oh yeah, it also needs gas or it ain't going far - emptied tank for pump change. I feel pretty good now about finally finishing and soon I am off to a dyno to see what's what. This also was my excuse for the first oil change. Thanks, Scott
SSmith440@hotmail.com

GRB60 · 06-04-2007, 10:54 AM

Looks good! Let us know how you make out at the dyno.

HotRod · 06-04-2007, 11:57 AM

Sooooo close!

BrentsMach03 · 06-04-2007, 10:43 PM

Welcome to the Vortech Group!

Madmax305 · 06-04-2007, 11:03 PM

Congrats, looks good!

StangKid · 06-05-2007, 08:36 AM

Congrats bro

RNstanger · 06-05-2007, 12:03 PM

Nice. Enjoy

blown03Mach1 · 06-05-2007, 05:14 PM

Congrats on joining the forced!

Mach 1 · 06-05-2007, 08:57 PM

Looks good. Now get her tuned and have some fun.

eenster · 06-05-2007, 09:32 PM

i will be with all you guys soon in the vortech group... mine goes in the shop on the 13th, this is the longest week ever. haha

Astrocoop · 06-07-2007, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eenster

i will be with all you guys soon in the vortech group... mine goes in the shop on the 13th, this is the longest week ever. haha

Your going to love te super charger! I hit 92MPH in the 1/8 mile yesterday. I was noticing your 102 trap in the 1/4.

eenster · 06-07-2007, 08:21 PM

yea it should be really nice

SSmith440 · 07-02-2007, 09:43 AM

Update: Following the discovery a massive fuel leak, I removed the fuel tank which was a major PITA as it was just shy of full, I found the pump retainer to tank gasket was not reinstalled correctly. Gasket is now fixed and a new fuel filler pipe to tank o-ring installed. Tank is back on and fuel issues are no more. Added 5 gallons to tank started car and headed towards a nearby Shell. I immediately found that the transmission would not shift outa 1st. Tried moving the selector through all settings - still no upshift. Also I noticed that the speedo is wildly inaccurate. At approx 30-35mph or so the speedo reads about 65. I drove slowly (20-25mph) for the few miles of the trip only reving engine to 3,000 once to see if tranny would up shift. S/C felt very hot - hotter than engine coolant. After returing home I checked nothing only parking car as my weekend has come to a close. Tranny engages promptly into reverse and drive. Any suggestions? Thanks for listening. Scott

bgrd351 · 07-02-2007, 11:40 AM

bad tune. The computer controls the transmission shift and speedo correction.

SSmith440 · 07-02-2007, 07:15 PM

thanks for the reply; my first thoughts were also on the pcm seeing the crazy speedo settings. i was not aware that the pcm governs trans up-shifts because moving the selector from 1 to 2 provided a shift (prior to the reprogram) but since the pcm reprogram i have 1 speed - low only that the pcm governs shift characteristics...i.e. speed setting,shift firmess,rpm setting at shift point. i do however, plan on calling the peeps at vortech and listening to what they have to say. thanks scott

HotRod · 07-07-2007, 08:53 AM

Their tunes are notoriously bad. Please take it to a reputable tuner before something bad happens.

SSmith440 · 07-07-2007, 11:52 AM

Hello all; I called the folks at Vortech. They said the stock wheel and or rear gear sizes must have been altered and that it could not possibly be thier tune that is causing the no shift issue bla bla bla. Prior to the Vortech install I had the stock 3.55:1 re-installed along with the FRPP 31 spline stuff. Vortech did say I could purchase a custom tune either for down load or by a tuner that may have such a tune available that will be compatible with the module they installed on my pcm. I will search out what Diable or others' may have available that I could download and burn to a disk or a floppy and take the car to a local place that can set it up for me. I may even do it my self if I buy that transfer cable from lap top to pcm port. I was happy with the Predator I was using but went with what Vortech said and let them mess with my pcm. Thanks Scott

black bart · 07-10-2007, 11:00 AM

I installed the Vortech on my 03 last year. I had no luck with talking to the so called tech. These kids only read back to you from the instructions that you already have. I never got a good answer on any questions, had to figure it out for myself. I am very satisfied with the Vortech's performance. It turned my Mach into a real beast requiring big meat rear tires due to 3k power surge and fish-tailing with stock tires. I have a 5 speed manual so I can't help with auto problems. My advice is to find a good tuner and have him set you up right, forget about any help from Vortech!

GaPonyFarm · 07-10-2007, 11:53 AM

Getting a good tune is absolutely critical for owners of automatics. Be prepared to spend at least 4-5 hours on the dyno for a quality job.

rickyracer · 07-15-2007, 07:22 PM

Vortech S/C ...help.

The belt broke on mine.

Any one here with a Vortech S/C and be able to tell me how to route the new belt and do you have a belt part #?

I have the S/C off the car and need to put it back together.

It is going to be a lot of work...

I'm not a happy camper right now.

SSmith440 · 07-16-2007, 03:09 PM

for the part # 4fr218-080sq s/c assy. vortech belt part# 2a046-115, gates part#k061115 for v2sq sc-trim assy mach1 '03 std vortech belt part#
2a046-112 gates part# k061120. for vortech part # 4fr218-090sq s/c with after cooler: 2a046-115 = 111.5" belt all from pages x and xi of install book correct belt routing is on page 17. you can down load this and print it. if you do not have the capacity to do this some place like a staples or a kinko store can do this for you. i would check the grooves on the s/c pulley to make sure none of them are dinged. you can call vortech at: (805) 247-0226 m-f 8am-4:40 pacific time. good luck. scott

mach1mildew · 07-26-2007, 10:35 PM

I have a vortec also, 464hp 415trq. Do you get oil coming out of the air filter? I always have some oil drip onto the floor from the air filter. is this normal?

BrentsMach03 · 07-26-2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mach1mildew

I have a vortec also, 464hp 415trq. Do you get oil coming out of the air filter? I always have some oil drip onto the floor from the air filter. is this normal?

I use to have tons of oil coming out of the air filter.. It was from bad seals and oil was going into the discharge and then the hose the connects from the discharge to the powerpipe was pulling oil from there and right down into the air filter. Needless to say, my supercharger is at vortech right now being rebulit....

06-04-2007, 09:01 AM	#1
SSmith440 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marysville Washington Posts: 303	Vortech Install Complete Well I finally got off my behind and completed the installation yesterday - Sunday 6-3-07. It sounds good and looks good although, I have not yet taken the Mach for a test drive. I need to get the car licensed and next the front end aligned since during the install I changed stock rubber rack bushings to Steeda poly's. The Mach now has that signature whirrrrrr which sounds kinda cool. Oh yeah, it also needs gas or it ain't going far - emptied tank for pump change. I feel pretty good now about finally finishing and soon I am off to a dyno to see what's what. This also was my excuse for the first oil change. Thanks, Scott SSmith440@hotmail.com Attached Thumbnails

06-04-2007, 10:54 AM	#2
GRB60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 2,144	Re: Vortech Install Complete Looks good! Let us know how you make out at the dyno. __________________ 2003 Torch Red 5 spd w/ IUP Built: 7/16/03

06-04-2007, 11:57 AM	#3
HotRod I Love Being Blown! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl. USA! Posts: 1,567	Re: Vortech Install Complete Sooooo close! __________________ Rod K. '04 Ram 2500 Q/C 4x4 CTD

06-04-2007, 10:43 PM	#4
BrentsMach03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandusky Ohio Posts: 233	Re: Vortech Install Complete Welcome to the Vortech Group! __________________ 03 Torch Red Vortech'd

06-04-2007, 11:03 PM	#5
Madmax305 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,081	Re: Vortech Install Complete Congrats, looks good! __________________ MMR-950 5.0 STROKER PORT/POLISH-FRPP RACING CAMS KB 2.1 15LBS 570RWHP 550RWTQ (SAE) LDC COOLING MOD, DAVIS WP, 8-RIB BELT TKO 600 .82OD 3.55 GEARS EATON POSI/31 SPLINE AXLES COBRA TANK/PUMPS, SCT-2800 MAF, BAP 60LB INJ, FORE FUEL RAILS, -8AN FUEL LINE BASSANI HEADERS/X-PIPE CANTON 7QT PAN MM TUBULAR K-MEMBER/PANHARD BAR ALUMINUM D.S./FLYWHEEL BILSTEIN SPORT VALVE COILOVERS 4-PISTON BREMBO CALIPERS/ROTORS 18X9/18X10 CHROME BULLITS/NITTO DR'S 2001 COBRA FRONT COVER RET Tune

06-05-2007, 08:36 AM	#6
StangKid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 58	Re: Vortech Install Complete Congrats bro __________________ 99 GTerminator

06-05-2007, 12:03 PM	#7
RNstanger Guest Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 771	Re: Vortech Install Complete Nice. Enjoy

06-05-2007, 05:14 PM	#8
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: Vortech Install Complete Congrats on joining the forced! __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

06-05-2007, 08:57 PM	#9
Mach 1 DSG guarded by a GSD Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: No. Easton, MA Posts: 2,332	Re: Vortech Install Complete Looks good. Now get her tuned and have some fun. __________________ Procharged P-1SC Intercooled, 9 psi, 42 lb injectors, 80 mm Lightning MAF w/MAF.ia, 255 lph GT pump, NGK TR-6 plugs, Water/Methanol injection, SCT X cal 2 tuned by DEZ Racing, 10.5" AFS Rear wheels w/Nitto DR's, AutoMeter fuel/boost guages, MGW orange handle shifter, Sequential taillights, Raptor shift light, Visus louvers, Magnaflow catted x-pipe w/Magnapacks, 4" rolled tips. Canton tank and a little bit of chrome and powder coating. 429 rwhp, 365 rwtq Dyno pic Engine bay pic

06-05-2007, 09:32 PM	#10
eenster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: machesney park,IL Posts: 332	Re: Vortech Install Complete i will be with all you guys soon in the vortech group... mine goes in the shop on the 13th, this is the longest week ever. haha __________________ 03 oxford white AUTO (hand controls!) best ET stock ...13.574@102.83 now... 11.593@117.19 Kooks lt's, kooks o/r X, and a magnaflow cat back. vortech supercharger, snow proformance meth injection kit, torq converter, and a tru-cool trans cooler, 4.10's moser 31 spline axles, auburn pro 31 spline diff. afs 17x10.5 with a 315 BFG DR out back!

06-07-2007, 08:21 PM	#12
eenster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: machesney park,IL Posts: 332	Re: Vortech Install Complete yea it should be really nice __________________ 03 oxford white AUTO (hand controls!) best ET stock ...13.574@102.83 now... 11.593@117.19 Kooks lt's, kooks o/r X, and a magnaflow cat back. vortech supercharger, snow proformance meth injection kit, torq converter, and a tru-cool trans cooler, 4.10's moser 31 spline axles, auburn pro 31 spline diff. afs 17x10.5 with a 315 BFG DR out back!

07-02-2007, 09:43 AM	#13
SSmith440 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marysville Washington Posts: 303	Re: Vortech Install Complete Update: Following the discovery a massive fuel leak, I removed the fuel tank which was a major PITA as it was just shy of full, I found the pump retainer to tank gasket was not reinstalled correctly. Gasket is now fixed and a new fuel filler pipe to tank o-ring installed. Tank is back on and fuel issues are no more. Added 5 gallons to tank started car and headed towards a nearby Shell. I immediately found that the transmission would not shift outa 1st. Tried moving the selector through all settings - still no upshift. Also I noticed that the speedo is wildly inaccurate. At approx 30-35mph or so the speedo reads about 65. I drove slowly (20-25mph) for the few miles of the trip only reving engine to 3,000 once to see if tranny would up shift. S/C felt very hot - hotter than engine coolant. After returing home I checked nothing only parking car as my weekend has come to a close. Tranny engages promptly into reverse and drive. Any suggestions? Thanks for listening. Scott

07-02-2007, 11:40 AM	#14
bgrd351 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 183	Re: Vortech Install Complete bad tune. The computer controls the transmission shift and speedo correction. __________________ 2009 F150 Super Crew Lariet 4x4 Loaded!! Project(s)-- 89 Mustang LX hatchback 4 banger being made into V8 play toy...let the fun begin!! 2003 MACH 1 --Torch Red 5spd DOA 3/6/09 RIP

07-02-2007, 07:15 PM	#15
SSmith440 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marysville Washington Posts: 303	Re: Vortech Install Complete thanks for the reply; my first thoughts were also on the pcm seeing the crazy speedo settings. i was not aware that the pcm governs trans up-shifts because moving the selector from 1 to 2 provided a shift (prior to the reprogram) but since the pcm reprogram i have 1 speed - low only that the pcm governs shift characteristics...i.e. speed setting,shift firmess,rpm setting at shift point. i do however, plan on calling the peeps at vortech and listening to what they have to say. thanks scott

07-07-2007, 08:53 AM	#16
HotRod I Love Being Blown! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl. USA! Posts: 1,567	Re: Vortech Install Complete Their tunes are notoriously bad. Please take it to a reputable tuner before something bad happens. __________________ Rod K. '04 Ram 2500 Q/C 4x4 CTD

07-07-2007, 11:52 AM	#17
SSmith440 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marysville Washington Posts: 303	Re: Vortech Install Complete Hello all; I called the folks at Vortech. They said the stock wheel and or rear gear sizes must have been altered and that it could not possibly be thier tune that is causing the no shift issue bla bla bla. Prior to the Vortech install I had the stock 3.55:1 re-installed along with the FRPP 31 spline stuff. Vortech did say I could purchase a custom tune either for down load or by a tuner that may have such a tune available that will be compatible with the module they installed on my pcm. I will search out what Diable or others' may have available that I could download and burn to a disk or a floppy and take the car to a local place that can set it up for me. I may even do it my self if I buy that transfer cable from lap top to pcm port. I was happy with the Predator I was using but went with what Vortech said and let them mess with my pcm. Thanks Scott

07-10-2007, 11:00 AM	#18
black bart Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Apple Valley, Ca. Posts: 26	Re: Vortech Install Complete I installed the Vortech on my 03 last year. I had no luck with talking to the so called tech. These kids only read back to you from the instructions that you already have. I never got a good answer on any questions, had to figure it out for myself. I am very satisfied with the Vortech's performance. It turned my Mach into a real beast requiring big meat rear tires due to 3k power surge and fish-tailing with stock tires. I have a 5 speed manual so I can't help with auto problems. My advice is to find a good tuner and have him set you up right, forget about any help from Vortech!

07-10-2007, 11:53 AM	#19
GaPonyFarm Loose Nut Behind Wheel Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 2,259	Re: Vortech Install Complete Getting a good tune is absolutely critical for owners of automatics. Be prepared to spend at least 4-5 hours on the dyno for a quality job. __________________ Pat Ford - Columbus, Georgia 2003 Mach - Azure Blue - Auto _________________________________________________ Just a few Bolt-On Mods... Some more bolty than others.

07-15-2007, 07:22 PM	#20
rickyracer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yucaipa, Ca Posts: 29	Re: Vortech Install Complete Vortech S/C ...help. The belt broke on mine. Any one here with a Vortech S/C and be able to tell me how to route the new belt and do you have a belt part #? I have the S/C off the car and need to put it back together. It is going to be a lot of work... I'm not a happy camper right now. __________________ supercharged w/ cooler by Vortech ... puts over 400 pony's to the 18" Cobra III halibrand wheels and also black powercoted Cobra R wheels. Griggs Racing world challenge roadrace suspension koni double adjustable coil overs, k-member, world challenge control arms, caster/camber plates, wc torque arm, panhard bar, adjustable rear control arms, rear coil overs, TA dif. cover and subframe connectors, custom Bassani exhaust x-pipe, mandral bent piping and 4" exhaust tips Baer 13" racing rotors

07-16-2007, 03:09 PM	#21
SSmith440 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marysville Washington Posts: 303	Re: Vortech Install Complete for the part # 4fr218-080sq s/c assy. vortech belt part# 2a046-115, gates part#k061115 for v2sq sc-trim assy mach1 '03 std vortech belt part# 2a046-112 gates part# k061120. for vortech part # 4fr218-090sq s/c with after cooler: 2a046-115 = 111.5" belt all from pages x and xi of install book correct belt routing is on page 17. you can down load this and print it. if you do not have the capacity to do this some place like a staples or a kinko store can do this for you. i would check the grooves on the s/c pulley to make sure none of them are dinged. you can call vortech at: (805) 247-0226 m-f 8am-4:40 pacific time. good luck. scott

07-26-2007, 10:35 PM	#22
mach1mildew Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15	Re: Vortech Install Complete I have a vortec also, 464hp 415trq. Do you get oil coming out of the air filter? I always have some oil drip onto the floor from the air filter. is this normal?

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