shawnc16

I was wondering why the vortech supercharger kit was for 88-92 camaros? What makes the 85-87 not compatible? My thought was it has to be speed density but that only came on 90-92s. so any help would be appreciated

Brock's91RS

From what I can figure,it is because they,(superchargers) need/use the serpentine belt system..
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong
Merry Christmas
Steve

shawnc16

My 86 has a serpentine system on it

Brock's91RS

Interesting...my 87 doesnt have the serpentine belt...learn something new everyday...which side is your alternator on?
Later
Steve

shawnc16

passenger side

shawnc16

ruling out all that i was thinkin it had to do with the ecm....

shawnc16

dont ask why this ended up in the engine swap section cuz i dont have a clue

mw66nova

iTrader: (13)

does your belt setup have a seperate belt for the p/s pump? cause if you have the pulleys i think you do, then technically, it's not a serpintine setup. 88-92's only have one belt for everything. the supercharger kits are for the motors with driver's side alt.

mw66nova

iTrader: (13)

does it look like this?

shawnc16

yeah looks like mine! damn that sucks i dont wanna go through all that for a supercharger then again a crate motor changes a lot of things. lol gotta spend this military pay check. 383 stroker HSR and some spray. I bet you guys wish you werent married, could be spendin that 3k on the camaro instead of a damn ring or somethin

mw66nova

iTrader: (13)

dude, just by a frickin' conversion kit from hawks or thirdgenresource. they sell complete kits in jegs too. since you have 3K and all, you can afford to do it.

shawnc16

are you talking about a serpentine conv. kit? I alllready had my mind set on the 383. Ever heard of Golenengineservice.com? Thats where i plan on picken my crate engine from. They have quite a few TPI crates. Check it out if you get a chance

five7kid

iTrader: (14)

Power adder, not an engine swap topic.

Now, for a really moving experience...

CeeDubYa

It is the belts that is the problem. Simply issue to solve, go to wrecker, get new brakcets and pulleys. I believe there is also a fuel issue relating to the Vortech kits.

shawnc16

whats the fuel issue that you would be talking about. The pulley and bracket swap looks like a breeze after checkin out a few kits last night.

shawnc16

how about we find someone on here thats done the swap? Im interested in slappin one in there but, it would be nice to know in advance what is required.

mw66nova

iTrader: (13)

http://www.fbodymotorsports.com/82_92_Serpentine_Setup


if you call them, they probably have used kits too. they come with EVERYTHING you need. they used to sell the kits with used parts, want to say you got everything under $300.

CeeDubYa

When we were getting set up as a Vortech Dealer, I was asking about one for mine, but they said there was some issue with the fuel pump or something. They may have been thinking mine was carbes, but who knows.

Wait till spring and I'll post progress pics.

shawnc16

sounds good to me. i would imagine they might have been talking about upgrading the fuel pump or just adding an inline with the intank.