Vortech 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Kit - Street/Strip Power Trip - Tech

Street
Given the recent introduction of the much-anticipated 2010 Camaro SS (we are equally excited about the possibility of a Z28), it seems logical that the vast majority of owners will be interested minor performance upgrades. There will of course, be those who want to take things one step further, and for those enthusiasts of the more serious nature, Vortech offers a bolt-on supercharger capable of supporting as much as 775 (flywheel) horsepower. Naturally, the bolt-on kit for the 2010 Camaro is not supplied at this power level for the stock motor, and instead comes equipped to supply a peak boost pressure of roughly 7.5 psi at 6,500 rpm. This boost comes from a V-3 Si trim supercharger that features a high-efficiency impeller and housing designed in-house on Vortech's own SAE J-1723-compliant supercharger test cell. What this means to the average consumer is that Vortech went to great lengths to certify its test cell to ensure quality components. It is one thing to state efficiency levels and another to have the test procedure recognized and certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers. In addition to the highly efficient impeller and compressor housing, the V-3 Si trim supercharger features an internal lubrication reservoir, making it completely self-contained (no need to punch holes in the oil pan for drain back). Vortech even went the extra mile to provide ease of maintenance by configuring the self-contained supercharger with an oil drain that eliminated the need for removal during recommended oil changes.

The highlight of the Vortech kit for the 2010 Camaro was obviously the V-3 Si centrifugal supercharger, but a complete kit does not a supercharger make. Keeping the elevated charge temperatures cool was an equally efficient air-to-air intercooler featuring three-inch, mandrel-bent aluminum tubing. Additional features included billet aluminum, twin-plate supercharger mounting brackets, an SFI-approved race crank damper, and Max Flow racing bypass valve. The heavy-duty mounting brackets were designed to eliminate deflection that can play havoc on belt tension and life, while the SFI-approved damper included keyed mounting to eliminate pulley slippage. It is necessary to drill and tap the stock crank and damper, but a complete (and easy to use) drill and fixture combination are included in the kit. This is pretty standard in the industry for LS motors, as GM decided to eliminate the damper keyway on the factory cranks. The racing bypass valve is in place to eliminate compressor surge caused by slamming the throttle closed at high rpm and boost levels. The bypass valve provides an escape route for the pressure buildup. Also included in the street kit are a complete fuel management system (injectors, MAF, and ECU reflash), a dedicated 10-rib belt drive system with automatic tensioner, and even a 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty.