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just curious, but has anyone thought to install a small restrictor or regulator in the oil feed line for the supercharger?
It's all about balance.
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Originally posted by WorldTour:
Leaking oil... noticed the leak from the banjo at 2900 miles on the new SC.
I have been on the phone w/ Vortech on a regular basis to come up with a solution and they have asured me that it will be taken care of.
-Mark Does this mean Vortech will be altering there kit for the car or just taking care of the people that have been having problems?
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Rara- There is more to it then just adding a restictor or regulator. E-mail or call me.
-Mark
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I know after talking to Rick that anyone who has a SC needs to talk with Mark or Terry if you haven't already. It seems Vortech has admitted to some things that some have gone on to hopefully fix by changing the oil feed location as well as the oil return line location. On Buckshot's block, he drilled and tapped the return line into the lower portion of the girdle of the block instead of the oil pan (quicker return and no chance of the oil level blocking the return line). Front side, just above the Ford oval cast into the block's girdle is the location. The oil feed For Rick's car will come from a tap in near the factory oil filter location, from a line leading to the Accusump. This will quicken the oil feed to the SC instead of it running dry waiting for oil to flow to the heads to feed it. Just a note, the upgraded shaft design we're thinking of will not be on the car by SZ02 most likely. It just all works out to time that he/we need to get the car running and tuned by then. BTW, it'll hopefully start tonight!!! 
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Originally posted by bnoon:
I know after talking to Rick that anyone who has a SC needs to talk with Mark or Terry if you haven't already. It seems Vortech has admitted to some things that some have gone on to hopefully fix by changing the oil feed location as well as the oil return line location.
On Buckshot's block, he drilled and tapped the return line into the lower portion of the girdle of the block instead of the oil pan (quicker return and no chance of the oil level blocking the return line). Front side, just above the Ford oval cast into the block's girdle is the location.
great so this means a new oil pan then too :rolleyes: 
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No a simple pipe plug will do.
The Vortech fix, however, most likely will not effect the current drain setups. So you have very little to worry about.
-Mark
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Originally posted by WorldTour:
No a simple pipe plug will do.
-Mark Unless you crack it putting the simple pipe plug in like I did when I sold my SC. Then a simple drilling of the ends of the cracks in the pan, JB Weld, Permatex sealant plug will do. :rolleyes:
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Is oil starvation due to the blocking of the drain line what is causing the seals to go, or the splines to strip? I don't see how that is going to help out with the problems everyone is having. It is good to know that they are doing things to improve the kit though.
Speed kills, but it beats going slow! Simon Langley Black 98 SVT EO (#2119 of 6535) 269.3 FWHP, 195.4 TQ 14.123 @ 97.36 All go, and no show! Vortech, Quaife, Driveshaft Shop Stage II axles, Magnecore Wires, Custom True Dual Exhaust. CDW-27 1/4 Mile Registry
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I have a Vortech, someone please PM me some details or email at KnuKoncept@adelphia.net
TIA
2000 SVT Contour #1077/2150 MSDS Headers/B&M Shifter/H&R's/
1995 Contour SE V6 #????/Tons KnuProject, awaiting mass mods
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Someone please explain these fixes. And are we all supposed to do this. Is Vortech even going to let us know?
Baffled,
Jim
98.5 SVT, Vortech SC, Bassani, Quaiffe, Clutchmasters Stg. 3, BAT Sport Springs/Konis, 17" Momo Arrows, Sparco Brace,BAT 22mm Sway Bar, PIAA fogs & headlights.
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