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10-25-2012 #1
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Procharger i-1, "Programmable Ratio Supercharger"
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/procharger...-supercharger/
Interesting, basically a Procharger with a CVT transmission attached to it. Discuss...
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10-26-2012 #2
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Cool idea. Would be interesting to play with
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10-30-2012 #3
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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.
Originally Posted by IMPALAMAN1
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01-08-2013 #4
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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!
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03-27-2013 #5
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I don't mean to be a negative nelly here but it seems as if it is another thing to break.
Holley HP EFI, Procharged D1SC, 383 Dart Little M block and forged internals. 15.5 psi on E85! Chromoly Fab 9 rear end with Strange Pro Iron center diff, 3.89's and a Chomoly 4 point roll bar. Yes, its still a 4 speed car!
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03-27-2013 #6
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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.
Holley HP EFI, Procharged D1SC, 383 Dart Little M block and forged internals. 15.5 psi on E85! Chromoly Fab 9 rear end with Strange Pro Iron center diff, 3.89's and a Chomoly 4 point roll bar. Yes, its still a 4 speed car!
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03-27-2013 #7
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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. Originally Posted by Supervette
KenIf there is a hard way to do something, I'll find it!
My other car is a Vega.
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04-22-2013 #8
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It's a cool concept, I just didn't like the looks of having a transfercase mounted under the hood,
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05-14-2013 #9
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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....
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