Vortech supercharger issue

[coryfisher]

Really have become pretty frustrated with this supercharger. I was out driving around one day and then my 01 GS-R started screaching. I immediately pulled over and decided it was the supercharger so I cut the belt. The screaching stopped. Problem solved. Now i need to fix it. I have no idea where to start.

 

[mirrorimg]

Find a replacement belt because yours was probably slipping?

 

[coryfisher]

good thought but if you spin the pulley you can definitely tell that something is messed up. im sure i could fix it if i knew how to remove it from the car...

 

[SprchdGS-R]

ha i had the same thing happen. make sure there isnt a bolt that fell in the blower like mine

 

[coryfisher]

ill check it out.

 

[BigMac88]

Since it's a Vortech it's a centrifugal system which means there may be issues with the internals. I guess the equivalent of shaft play (like in turbos) could be a culprit.

 

[coryfisher]

so what do you suggest to fix it?

 

[coryfisher]

where can i go to learn about this supercharger?? Where did you all get your information??

 

[BigMac88]

so what do you suggest to fix it?

The first thing you should to is see if the pulley/pulley assembly is broken or has something hindering it from spinning. Secondly this:

Find a replacement belt because yours was probably slipping?

You could and should also take the car to a shop that's an authorized Vortech dealer or a trusted performance shop and have them take a look at it. You might need to have it rebuilt. But that's last on the list. try to troubleshoot the smaller issues first.