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Thread: how much does a procharger cost?
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09-18-2004 #1Registered User
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how much does a procharger cost?
I was just toying with the idea of a supercharger. I like the looks of the vortech but what I have seen on this site and others is the carb in the box isnt all that great and a bonnet system is much better. I like the fact that the procharger is self oiled seems like a much easier install. I requested a catalog just for kicks. I would be interested in a stsyem putting out around 8-10 lbs max nothing too crazy, I would also like to keep a mechanical fuel pump if possible. I know nothing about these systems. The vortech is around $2600 and seems like it is way more complex then the procharger, i was guessing the procharger would be more in the $1800-2200 range considering the p-1sc units are all over ebay and the carb bonnets are cheap also. Figured the swap would not cost me all too much in the future considering I have most of the engines hard parts that I can swap to a new lower compression short block. I smell a winter project and a huge credit card bill! more info: I have a 69 camaro and a smallblock. What else would be needed? carb, procharger system, msd boost master/boost gauge, and a few fuel upgrades? and to think I just spent all kinds of money on my march serpentine pulleys! ok im rambling now...
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Justin
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09-19-2004 #2Registered User
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anyone?
more to consider. I would like to keep my power steering. I dont have a/c or plan on getting it. I went to a car show today and saw a 67 nova that had a procharger, damn it looked good. I alreay have some good engine parts like msd pro billet, 6al, pro magnum roller rockers, lunati roller lifters, victor jr, 210 dart pro 1s. I also have a set or TRW .30 flat top pistons that I had installed in my short block, until I had them removed for some dome high compression pistons. My heads are 72cc according to TRW the flat tops will net me around 9:1. I removed them thinking it was too low for my thumper small block (.590 lift solid roller) so in went the domes. I keep changing my mind about my car. Its painted, drive train installed, and all it needs is my painless wiring installed and the front sheet metal. I would like to break everything in and drive the car before I do the swap. Procharger sounds like an awesome addition. I have really grown to like the sound of a noisy blower, the eatons on the new cobras are loud! I also like the screech of a vortech, kind of reminds me of the pete jackson gear drive I had installed. Any input on the price of the procharger? I hate websites that dont offer price listings.
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09-19-2004 #3