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striker1703 · 03-12-2015, 02:09 PM

The air filter slipped off ,and the clamp rubbed on the impeller blades on my YSI . From what I can tell it has no side play , it still spins ,and sounds normal. Who has had a similar issue, and how did you go about getting it resolved?

I know I can send to vortech for repair, but from what I read they don't give you a price until the unit has been inspected . Has anyone used anyone else for similar repairs with good success?

Thanks in advance.

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bct10985 · 03-12-2015, 02:45 PM

This has actually happend to me twice. Once on my old trans am with a vortech s trim and on my current car the restrictor plate broke. Sent the s trim to a company called 928 motorsports for an upgraded impeller (tried doing it myself but it is a pain to get the impellers off have to heat them up and i didnt want to damage anything) amd sent my paxton back to ecs and they sent me a new blower.

striker1703 · 03-12-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bct10985

This has actually happend to me twice. Once on my old trans am with a vortech s trim and on my current car the restrictor plate broke. Sent the s trim to a company called 928 motorsports for an upgraded impeller (tried doing it myself but it is a pain to get the impellers off have to heat them up and i didnt want to damage anything) amd sent my paxton back to ecs and they sent me a new blower.

Thank for the reply , How was your experience with the quality of the repair with 928 Motorsports? and estimated cost?

Unreal · 03-12-2015, 05:11 PM

Just send it to vortech. I wouldn't trust anyone else. My rebuild/case/etc was ~$650. They are the only one that knows all the specs/torques/shims/etc. The prices are fair.

bct10985 · 03-12-2015, 05:13 PM

yea i think that is about what it cost sending it to 928 motorsports

Unreal · 03-12-2015, 05:36 PM

Much rather have the OEM do it. They don't quote until they get it because they don't know what is wrong or what needs to be replaced. A rebuild with all new bearings/seals was $500, then whatever other parts need to be replaced. In your case, at least a compressor wheel.

striker1703 · 03-13-2015, 12:32 PM

I spoke to Vortech , They made mention to send it to them for around 900$ for a full rebuild .. I think this is going to be the best option .

stevieturbo · 03-15-2015, 05:48 PM

At a push, I'd clean up the blades with some wet/dry sandpaper so there are no sharp bits and use away at it.

assuming it didnt actually eat the clip.

03-12-2015, 02:09 PM	#1
striker1703 striker Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 227 View My Garage	Vortech Repair Help The air filter slipped off ,and the clamp rubbed on the impeller blades on my YSI . From what I can tell it has no side play , it still spins ,and sounds normal. Who has had a similar issue, and how did you go about getting it resolved? I know I can send to vortech for repair, but from what I read they don't give you a price until the unit has been inspected . Has anyone used anyone else for similar repairs with good success? Thanks in advance. ] __________________

03-12-2015, 02:45 PM	#2
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,451	This has actually happend to me twice. Once on my old trans am with a vortech s trim and on my current car the restrictor plate broke. Sent the s trim to a company called 928 motorsports for an upgraded impeller (tried doing it myself but it is a pain to get the impellers off have to heat them up and i didnt want to damage anything) amd sent my paxton back to ecs and they sent me a new blower. __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

03-12-2015, 05:11 PM	#4
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Just send it to vortech. I wouldn't trust anyone else. My rebuild/case/etc was ~$650. They are the only one that knows all the specs/torques/shims/etc. The prices are fair. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

03-12-2015, 05:13 PM	#5
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,451	yea i think that is about what it cost sending it to 928 motorsports __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

03-12-2015, 05:36 PM	#6
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Much rather have the OEM do it. They don't quote until they get it because they don't know what is wrong or what needs to be replaced. A rebuild with all new bearings/seals was $500, then whatever other parts need to be replaced. In your case, at least a compressor wheel. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

03-13-2015, 12:32 PM	#7
striker1703 striker Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 227 View My Garage	I spoke to Vortech , They made mention to send it to them for around 900$ for a full rebuild .. I think this is going to be the best option . __________________

03-15-2015, 05:48 PM	#8
stevieturbo Drives: it changes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1,126	At a push, I'd clean up the blades with some wet/dry sandpaper so there are no sharp bits and use away at it. assuming it didnt actually eat the clip.