Over the last few years ZCG has been listed as a top tier Vortech dealer. Every few weeks we get calls to install Vortech kits on non-Nissan cars but we rarely get the chance to do this since the shop is usually packed with Z projects. Once in a while though we have the opportunity to build and drive some of that V8 muscle that we all hear so much about.
A few weeks ago ZCG received a call from Jeff in Fresno. He was having trouble getting called back by his local hot rod shop. He owned a 2010 Camaro SS, which is no slouch to begin with but he wanted more power.
Rob and Jeff spoke on the phone about his power needs. We were familiar with the Vortech product and as long as he didn’t mind his American muscle being surrounded by Nissans ZCG was in to help. Jeff placed his order and a few days later his buddies towed the Camaro to ZCG. The car was very nice and we baseline dynoed it that day! It made a solid 374hp/382tq at the wheels.
The next day Fred went to work on the install. Once again Vortech has stepped up to the plate and made a Supercharger kit with great directions and seamless install parts.
One of Rob’s favorite parts of the install was when Fred used his ZCG-style to remove a bracket (as per directions) but going one step futher by finding a matching paint code for the yellow engine bay. Fred removed the bracket, sanded, and made it look like it was never there:
The intercooler looked big enough to cool down two Z engines. Once the install was complete we went back on the dyno for some really amazing results: 495hp/457tq at the wheels!
The next day ZCG and Jeff met in person for the first time. “By the way he held on to the passenger door handle as I gave him his first ride in his Boosted ‘Maro I believe he was pleased,” says Rob.
For more info on the supercharger kit click HERE
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