Tampa Autosports Ported Blower

[JACKAL]

Hey everyone,

I've been a longtime lurker on the site and have been frequently enabled into parting with a good many dollars due to the knowledge others have shared on here. I recently decided to start looking into a ported blower and ended up posting an ad in the classifieds looking for a used one. After posting, I did a quick search (yeah, I know that was backwards) to see what else showed up for sale. Nothing was current but I came across a post where a member had given Tampa Autosports as a possible source to purchase from.

I gave them a call yesterday and spoke with Evan. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. It turns out they offer a variety of different services and options including the option to purchase a fully ported blower assembly (with rotors, fluid, etc.) and a core charge. This is exactly what I was looking for because I can't have my car down for a couple weeks while I send my unit out to be ported. He sent an invoice last night, I promptly responded with payment, and today my new blower is in the process of being ported.

I know there are a couple different well-known porting houses for our little Eaton mill and this post isn't in any way intended to detract from them. I only wanted to give a little more exposure to Tampa because of their option to purchase a full assembly, thus only rendering the car out of commission for the time to swap blowers.

I will share additional feedback on my experience when I receive and install the new assembly, which I hope to see in a week or just over.

Cheers!

Joe

[evil35r]

Cost?

[JACKAL]

A fully assembled unit (less the pulley) was $1150 plus shipping. This also includes a heat-wicking coating that they apply to the housing. I will be returning my unit as a core for $300 so call it $850 net plus shipping costs.

[Thurston]

No doubt Evan is among the best in my experience too for working on our "little eaton mills".

[JACKAL]

No doubt Evan is among the best in my experience too for working on our "little eaton mills".

He certainly seems to know his stuff. I'm talking with him now about also adding the iABED 75mm throttle body along with the ported blower.

[elpaisacq]

He does know what he is talking about... he helped me when my cats blew... he was amazing to work with, especially since he sent the test pipes right away and my car was not down for too long... I love the test pipes and believe it or not they actually reduce the amount of heat in the engine bay. It is a good thing to consider if your are modding the blower and T/B there will be more heat coming out and you will eventually blow the catalytic converters... hope to hear how it goes with the ported blower looking like my next mod

[JACKAL]

He does know what he is talking about... he helped me when my cats blew... he was amazing to work with, especially since he sent the test pipes right away and my car was not down for too long... I love the test pipes and believe it or not they actually reduce the amount of heat in the engine bay. It is a good thing to consider if your are modding the blower and T/B there will be more heat coming out and you will eventually blow the catalytic converters... hope to hear how it goes with the ported blower looking like my next mod

Thanks. I’m very interested to see how the car performs.

How much did your test pipes cost? I have been considering this as well. How bad were they to install?

[elpaisacq]

I paid $750 because is got the ceramic coated ones for heat dispersion. The install is a Pain but if you talk to Evan he has a trick to install with out having to move the tranny

[BigKeshy]

if you talk to Evan he has a trick to install with out having to move the tranny

6MT or DSG?

[killer_s4]

I paid $750 because is got the ceramic coated ones for heat dispersion. The install is a Pain but if you talk to Evan he has a trick to install with out having to move the tranny

Im in Pines too! I may have seen you around.

[ALAN12186]

Just a heads up im also getting a ported blower for Evan. he will be releasing a spacer kit soon! I'm holding off on the install so I can do the spacers and only have to pull the blower once.

[JACKAL]

Just a heads up im also getting a ported blower for Evan. he will be releasing a spacer kit soon! I'm holding off on the install so I can do the spacers and only have to pull the blower once.

What is the spacer kit you referenced?

[ALAN12186]

There Phenolic Spacers. They will space the charger from the heads. Kit comes with longer studs and assorted hardware. They are supposed to reduce IAT not sure about horse power gains.

[FLYINGLEGGS]

Yeah, Evan knows his stuff. He has ported several and every single one has turned out fantastic. Great way to add a little power and some additional trap speed. Which is way better than increasing the amount of trap rap. [emoji1]

[JACKAL]

There Phenolic Spacers. They will space the charger from the heads. Kit comes with longer studs and assorted hardware. They are supposed to reduce IAT not sure about horse power gains.

Got it - thanks for clarifying.

[EvanDoel]

I appreciate the kind words and opportunity to get some more power in that bad boy! I want to also add that the spacers are being tested on two members cars and I will as always post results and real world data prior to making these available.

[JACKAL]

I decided to to ahead and order the Autotech HPFP as well so that will go in when I replace the SC (which I am hoping happens early next week).

Stay tuned...

[luisb8s4]

Where did you order your hpfp from?


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[JACKAL]

Where did you order your hpfp from?


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Purchased the HPFP and cam follower from ECS Tuning

[killer_s4]

Would the ported blower max out your stock fueling or are you planning to run e

[JACKAL]

Would the ported blower max out your stock fueling or are you planning to run e

Yes I expect it will since I have a dual pulley setup. I’ve been blending a few gallons of e85 with 93 already and my next steps are going to be larger throttle body and an e85 tune so the HPFP is a given ‘must’ at this point. I know there is going to be more air moving through the engine so I might as well make sure I can fuel it appropriately[emoji6]

[JACKAL]

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Well, this arrived today. It is definitely a little smaller than I had envisioned based on some images I had seen awhile back. In any case, I just need the blower now and then I will be able to definitively answer whether or not my clutch is stock....

[Loe]

I love mine! Definitely gave the car extra push that I needed. Almost a year later, I'm still always impressed when I step on the GO pedal, the entire car shoots forward from a stop/from a roll no matter the speed.

[JACKAL]

I love mine! Definitely gave the car extra push that I needed. Almost a year later, I'm still always impressed when I step on the GO pedal, the entire car shoots forward from a stop/from a roll no matter the speed.

It's good to get that kind of feedback from people with firsthand experience so thank you - that's exactly what I am hoping this will provide! Did you have Tampa do your porting as well?

[EAFLO88]

I love mine! Definitely gave the car extra push that I needed. Almost a year later, I'm still always impressed when I step on the GO pedal, the entire car shoots forward from a stop/from a roll no matter the speed.

Are you referring to the HPFP or the blower?

[JACKAL]

Are you referring to the HPFP or the blower?

I took it to mean the blower. I figured if he was in a scenario where the car woke up that much just by a fuel pump he would have been throwing some low fuel pressure or lean AFR codes prior to the install.

[AudBoost]

There Phenolic Spacers. They will space the charger from the heads. Kit comes with longer studs and assorted hardware. They are supposed to reduce IAT not sure about horse power gains.

Did you mean these spacers [;)]

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[ALAN12186]

yess!!!! You have any data?

[AudBoost]

No data yet. This is the first set he made and he is going to be testing a 6mm set and a 10mm set.

[jorte014]

If I have a completely stock car other than an intake, can I still run a ported blower?

[JACKAL]

If I have a completely stock car other than an intake, can I still run a ported blower?

Yes, you shouldn’t have any problem doing this. The wideband 02 sensors will compensate for the extra air and add fuel. Porting makes the blower more efficient, so your IATs will drop slightly as well.

[BigKeshy]

Porting makes the blower more fission, so your IATs will drop slightly as well.

TIL our blowers contain tiny nuclear reactors [:D]

(I know you probably meant "efficient". Auto-correct never ceases to amuse me.)

[JACKAL]

TIL our blowers contain tiny nuclear reactors [:D]

(I know you probably meant "efficient". Auto-correct never ceases to amuse me.)

Lol! Yup totally missed that. That’s what I get for typing and walking!

[luisb8s4]

What tuner are u using? And did you order the autotech hpfp?


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[JACKAL]

What tuner are u using? And did you order the autotech hpfp?


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I’m using United Motorsports. Ordered the pump from ECS tuning.

[if6ws9]

Hey everyone,

I've been a longtime lurker on the site and have been frequently enabled into parting with a good many dollars due to the knowledge others have shared on here. I recently decided to start looking into a ported blower and ended up posting an ad in the classifieds looking for a used one. After posting, I did a quick search (yeah, I know that was backwards) to see what else showed up for sale. Nothing was current but I came across a post where a member had given Tampa Autosports as a possible source to purchase from.

I gave them a call yesterday and spoke with Evan. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. It turns out they offer a variety of different services and options including the option to purchase a fully ported blower assembly (with rotors, fluid, etc.) and a core charge. This is exactly what I was looking for because I can't have my car down for a couple weeks while I send my unit out to be ported. He sent an invoice last night, I promptly responded with payment, and today my new blower is in the process of being ported.

I know there are a couple different well-known porting houses for our little Eaton mill and this post isn't in any way intended to detract from them. I only wanted to give a little more exposure to Tampa because of their option to purchase a full assembly, thus only rendering the car out of commission for the time to swap blowers.

I will share additional feedback on my experience when I receive and install the new assembly, which I hope to see in a week or just over.

Cheers!

Joe

I can't speak to the ported blower but I can say that I'm fortunate to live only 25 minutes from Tampa AutoSports. Evan definitely knows his shit and his crew of mechanics are amazing. I have all my work done there and I never mind hanging out while work is being done because there are so many super car owners who bring their cars to his shop.

[JACKAL]

I can't speak to the ported blower but I can say that I'm fortunate to live only 25 minutes from Tampa AutoSports. Evan definitely knows his shit and his crew of mechanics are amazing. I have all my work done there and I never mind hanging out while work is being done because there are so many super car owners who bring their cars to his shop.

The only feedback I’ve heard or read on Tampa has been overwhelmingly positive which is why I had no reservations going with them. Thanks for reinforcing that!

[chaos2984]

Do those spacers actually do anything. We kinda already have spaces with the intake runners. Our S/C's aren't bolted directly to metal.

[j23a45m]

Do those spacers actually do anything. We kinda already have spaces with the intake runners. Our S/C's aren't bolted directly to metal.

He is testing things out, and will report back!


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[JACKAL]

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This arrived today. I hope to be posting impressions tomorrow but it is a very nice looking piece. Evan does great work!

[Whitee]

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Well, this arrived today. It is definitely a little smaller than I had envisioned based on some images I had seen awhile back. In any case, I just need the blower now and then I will be able to definitively answer whether or not my clutch is stock....

When you run a e85 tune does this mean you can run full e85 with the hpfp?


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This arrived today. I hope to be posting impressions tomorrow but it is a very nice looking piece. Evan does great work!

Damn she looks sexy!


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[JACKAL]

When you run a e85 tune does this mean you can run full e85 with the hpfp?


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You would need the HPFP to run full e85.

[JACKAL]

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Install is complete. It’s raining here so I didn’t do much driving. In the little bit I did I can feel a noticeably improved throttle response. I plan to do a more comprehensive drive tomorrow to really see the impact but with just a few miles on tonight I think it was a worthwhile upgrade.

Interestingly enough in a 3rd gear pull from 1500 RPM to redline there was no clutch slip and no low rail pressure codes thrown even though I am on a 93/e85 blend with about 4 gallons e85. I will try to grab some data logs but it makes me wonder if the clutch and fuel pump have already been upgraded.

[luisb8s4]

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Install is complete. It’s raining here so I didn’t do much driving. In the little bit I did I can feel a noticeably improved throttle response. I plan to do a more comprehensive drive tomorrow to really see the impact but with just a few miles on tonight I think it was a worthwhile upgrade.

Interestingly enough in a 3rd gear pull from 1500 RPM to redline there was no clutch slip and no low rail pressure codes thrown even though I am on a 93/e85 blend with about 4 gallons e85. I will try to grab some data logs but it makes me wonder if the clutch and fuel pump have already been upgraded.

Good to hear! Keep us updated . Are you mt or dsg?


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[JACKAL]

Good to hear! Keep us updated . Are you mt or dsg?


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Thank you, I’m 6MT.

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Install is complete. It’s raining here so I didn’t do much driving. In the little bit I did I can feel a noticeably improved throttle response. I plan to do a more comprehensive drive tomorrow to really see the impact but with just a few miles on tonight I think it was a worthwhile upgrade.

Interestingly enough in a 3rd gear pull from 1500 RPM to redline there was no clutch slip and no low rail pressure codes thrown even though I am on a 93/e85 blend with about 4 gallons e85. I will try to grab some data logs but it makes me wonder if the clutch and fuel pump have already been upgraded.

Hey how many hours was the install ? I’m getting mind install next week , wondering what ur shop charged u

Thanks


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[JACKAL]

Hey how many hours was the install ? I’m getting mind install next week , wondering what ur shop charged u

Thanks


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Had about 3 hours on it all said and done. Enjoy!

[chilort]

Had about 3 hours on it all said and done. Enjoy!

Sorry if this is covered better in another thread elsewhere (point me there if so) but what additional parts need to be purchased for this install?

[JACKAL]

Sorry if this is covered better in another thread elsewhere (point me there if so) but what additional parts need to be purchased for this install?

As far as parts to simply mate up the new blower, you really don't need anything. Maybe some new gaskets but it will just replace your current blower housing. Now depending on power levels and drivetrain, you may need an upgraded fuel pump and you may overwhelm your clutch. You may also wish to invest in an intake or larger throttle body to maximize the impact of the porting but again, not a required component.

[chilort]

As far as parts to simply mate up the new blower, you really don't need anything. Maybe some new gaskets but it will just replace your current blower housing. Now depending on power levels and drivetrain, you may need an upgraded fuel pump and you may overwhelm your clutch. You may also wish to invest in an intake or larger throttle body to maximize the impact of the porting but again, not a required component.

Thanks. Just making sure the bolts weren't single use (stretch) and whatnot.

Did you reuse your IC cores too?

[JACKAL]

Thanks. Just making sure the bolts weren't single use (stretch) and whatnot.

Did you reuse your IC cores too?

I certainly did.

[maty360414]

I certainly did.

how much gains did you saw with your ported blower?

[JACKAL]

how much gains did you saw with your ported blower?

I don't have before and after dyno or time slips so I can't really quantify. I can tell you that throttle response was noticeably improved and the car does pull harder. I would guess 20-25 whp but I don't have any data to substantiate that so take it with a pinch of salt and a fifth of rye [;)]

[GandalfTheIbis]

Dibs on the rye

[Rex Wilkinson]

I don't have before and after dyno or time slips so I can't really quantify. I can tell you that throttle response was noticeably improved and the car does pull harder. I would guess 20-25 whp but I don't have any data to substantiate that so take it with a pinch of salt and a fifth of rye [;)]

So you are running both the ported blower and the new TB?

[JACKAL]

So you are running both the ported blower and the new TB?

Not yet. I ordered my throttle body and it is due to arrive just after Black Friday. Stay tuned....

[Rex Wilkinson]

Not yet. I ordered my throttle body and it is due to arrive just after Black Friday. Stay tuned....

I'm definitely following. Evan said he will probably be shipping my SC back this Friday. Still have some things to do before I install, namely installing the Autotech HPFP.

[JACKAL]

I'm definitely following. Evan said he will probably be shipping my SC back this Friday. Still have some things to do before I install, namely installing the Autotech HPFP.

[up] I'll be curious to hear your impressions!

[Charles]

Interestingly enough in a 3rd gear pull from 1500 RPM to redline there was no clutch slip and no low rail pressure codes thrown even though I am on a 93/e85 blend with about 4 gallons e85. I will try to grab some data logs but it makes me wonder if the clutch and fuel pump have already been upgraded.

Give it a few weeks. [:|]

[JACKAL]

Give it a few weeks. [:|]

What would you expect to change? Other than the minimal additional wear that the clutch will see from driving over the next few weeks and perhaps some minor adjustments as the ECM adapts, I wouldn't expect any major changes to engine torque output. Something else I'm not considering?

[maty360414]

What would you expect to change? Other than the minimal additional wear that the clutch will see from driving over the next few weeks and perhaps some minor adjustments as the ECM adapts, I wouldn't expect any major changes to engine torque output. Something else I'm not considering?

I wonder how much time does it take to adapt.

[JACKAL]

It didn’t seem to take very long for me. Maybe a couple days max driving under varied conditions.

[vpls4]

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This arrived today. I hope to be posting impressions tomorrow but it is a very nice looking piece. Evan does great work!

Hey did you sand or paint the front of yours? It looks all nice and shiny & silver. That whole part that bolts on, the snout I guess?

Mine looks like total crap. Not rusted but like it's been sitting in the sea for a while. Don't have pics at the moment, but will post about my experience after I cool down about the whole thing. Too pissed right now. Just want to post the facts about my dealings and not a lot of attitude... hence at a later time.

[JACKAL]

Hey did you sand or paint the front of yours? It looks all nice and shiny & silver. That whole part that bolts on, the snout I guess?

Mine looks like total crap. Not rusted but like it's been sitting in the sea for a while. Don't have pics at the moment, but will post about my experience after I cool down about the whole thing. Too pissed right now. Just want to post the facts about my dealings and not a lot of attitude... hence at a later time.

Wow, no I didn’t do anything to mine. Those pics were as-received. I don’t know what to say. What you see in the pics is what I got

[EvanDoel]

Hey did you sand or paint the front of yours? It looks all nice and shiny & silver. That whole part that bolts on, the snout I guess?

Mine looks like total crap. Not rusted but like it's been sitting in the sea for a while. Don't have pics at the moment, but will post about my experience after I cool down about the whole thing. Too pissed right now. Just want to post the facts about my dealings and not a lot of attitude... hence at a later time.

The visual condition of the Snout has absolutely no relevance to the performance and or the condition of the internals or function of the blower. I absolutely will not re use a snout if it is not in good working condition and they are kept paired with each core to ensure it is not a mix match of parts. . I purchase cores when available, however I can assure you that there is no part of any blower that has been " sitting in the sea" or anything remotely close.
Bill , I emailed you this morning in an attempt to provide concession for your less than satisfactory experience. Please respond to the email so that I can do so accordingly.

Thanks,

E

[stereojorge]

Hey did you sand or paint the front of yours? It looks all nice and shiny & silver. That whole part that bolts on, the snout I guess?

Mine looks like total crap. Not rusted but like it's been sitting in the sea for a while. Don't have pics at the moment, but will post about my experience after I cool down about the whole thing. Too pissed right now. Just want to post the facts about my dealings and not a lot of attitude... hence at a later time.

Have you reached out to the entity involved to see about rectifying your concern, before you go and post out of anger? You stated you’d post later but I think an opportunity to fix the problem is always warranted, then, if nothing has been accomplished, blast the whole situation publicly. Just my $0.02.

[Helmet165]

Have you reached out to the entity involved to see about rectifying your concern, before you go and post out of anger? You stated you’d post later but I think an opportunity to fix the problem is always warranted, then, if nothing has been accomplished, blast the whole situation publicly. Just my $0.02.

^^X2

[vpls4]

Yes, I reached out on the 9th about my concerns and was blown off. I reached out mainly because of the reply I was given in the 'new TB option' thread..

When about four of the statements in that reply also turned out to be all smoke I became a little frustrated.

[scmtkings4]

Was there any data from evan regarding the phenolic spacers?

Also how's the sc doing so far?

[JACKAL]

Was there any data from evan regarding the phenolic spacers?

Also how's the sc doing so far?

I haven't heard anything about the spacers, but thus far the SC is working like a champ!

[reshii]

Anyone know if Evan is around and still doing this? I tried reaching out to Tampa Bay motorsports a few times but haven't received any replies

[Fresh.S4]

Get on FB s4pages
He's been active again

[if6ws9]

Anyone know if Evan is around and still doing this? I tried reaching out to Tampa Bay motorsports a few times but haven't received any replies

He's at Crown Motorsports Division 6825 38th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 727.329.3080

[BuickTypeR]

very nice daddy likes. I Have c7 3.0T a6 bone stock thinking my goal is to be in 10 seconds as a noob where should i start thanks

[JoedreddUK]

Anyone know if Evan is around and still doing this? I tried reaching out to Tampa Bay motorsports a few times but haven't received any replies

No he’s not doing any porting work


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[01northernS4]

No he’s not doing any porting work


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so who are the go to port guys now?

[scmtkings4]

so who are the go to port guys now?@Shane Horning does some porting

Mike bunton does it as well. Also jokerz.

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[01northernS4]

@Shane Horning does some porting

Mike bunton does it as well. Also jokerz.

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good to know... how about s4matty? anyone know if he is still doing it?

[JoedreddUK]

good to know... how about s4matty? anyone know if he is still doing it?

No, he’s stop for a while. Big workload.


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