Procharger i-1, "Programmable Ratio Supercharger"

[madmax]

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/procharger-introduces-revolutionary-programmable-ratio-supercharger/

Interesting, basically a Procharger with a CVT transmission attached to it. Discuss...

[IMPALAMAN1]

Cool idea. Would be interesting to play with

[twinturbo69]

Cool idea. Would be interesting to play with

Its an awesome idea, though I'm not a huge fan of the bulky setup which looks to take up alot of room under the hood. The adjustable ratios make sense, but I'm very curious what the effective "step-up" ratio is out of the hole as they mention boost lag being virtually eliminated. Having used one of their units in the past, the lag seemed worse than a turbo and I was running 10-12 lbs, not seeing much on the positive side till nearly 3K RPM, though I know their newer head units are substantially better.

[Procharmo]

The low boost down low is actually a benefit when you are dealing with high hp combinations. (1000 - 2000hp). The variable ratios' benefits come into play on lower power set ups that need all they can get.....sooner!

[Supervette]

I don't mean to be a negative nelly here but it seems as if it is another thing to break.

[Supervette]

If Prochargers engineers are looking for projects I'd say different mounting solutions would be nice. For example, I could barely fit my D1 in my car. I'd like a bigger blower but not sure I want to notch my nicely painted fender. More compact solutions would be nice. Hint hint... Or maybe brackets for particular applications like C3's to fit F1R's! Okay I'm dreaming just a little bit I guess.

[Kenova]

I don't mean to be a negative nelly here but it seems as if it is another thing to break.

Snowmobiles have been using the CVT pulley system since the '60s so if Pro-Charger has done their homework they should be very reliable. You just need to keep in mind that the belt should be considered a consumable part. My biggest concern would be how difficult it is to change the belt.

Ken

[snappytravis]

It's a cool concept, I just didn't like the looks of having a transfercase mounted under the hood,

[LSXperformance]

man there expensive for a kit and there arent too many applications yet but the camaro and mustang as of now... Pretty sweet stuff tho I just got the books for them in the mail so there released. I personally have always liked the procharger the power delivery is so smooth and much easier to hook compared to a twinscrew and dosent seem to be laggy like a turbo... imo but this thing is sweet I maybe puttin one on a car for sema show. A new 5.0L mustang but we need to sell the Hellion Eliminator kit for that to happen. Kinda steppin down but still will be nice to give one a shot....