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Old 10-19-2003, 01:31 PM
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Default Vortec vs Procharger

Just curious to see how many Prochargers and Vortech blower cars are out there.
Old 10-19-2003, 06:12 PM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (tjwong)

I know there are hell lot more blown cars out there. Come on guys cast your vote.


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Old 10-19-2003, 07:45 PM
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Not on engine just yet but next month, December at the latest, 10 psi Vortech on 383 that is currently decorating my garage floor.
Old 10-19-2003, 08:24 PM
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I don't have a L98 anymore but I voted for that one
Old 10-20-2003, 12:19 AM
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I'm on second ATI blower...


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Old 10-20-2003, 11:38 AM
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first D-1 for me still works fine and love the sounds
Old 10-28-2003, 02:43 AM
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I figured there was more blown vettes on our forum......
Old 10-28-2003, 03:28 PM
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I messed up and accidently hit procharger instead of vortech so the numbers are off.
Old 10-30-2003, 10:38 PM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (tjwong)

I've had a Vortech, and have had several ProChargers. Nothing but positive on the ATI units. Though never had any problem with the Vortech either.

P-600B, D1, D1R, D2R all good head units.

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Old 10-31-2003, 04:31 PM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (AKS Racing)

Actually, I have a procharger (D2) but not on a Vette.
Old 10-31-2003, 05:21 PM
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Well I've got a D1 on my L98 vette.
I'm so freakin' happy with it. It´s awsome so far
Old 11-20-2003, 11:06 AM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (Haloe Ted)

What's the difference between the Procharger and the Vortech? Why is Ati so much more popular?
Old 11-20-2003, 11:59 PM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (Lord Odin)

Procharger utilizes an intercooler in their kits so you can use higher boost pressures without detonation. More boost, more hp. Procharger has a higher flowing unit than Vortech. Others who know more about this unit can chime in tell you probably more than I can beyond that.
Old 11-21-2003, 12:14 AM
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Procharger utilizes an intercooler in their kits so you can use higher boost pressures without detonation. More boost, more hp. Procharger has a higher flowing unit than Vortech. Others who know more about this unit can chime in tell you probably more than I can beyond that.
You don't need to get an aftermarket hood for a Procharger, do ya? Any bad things about the Ati's that Vortech does better?
Old 11-21-2003, 12:50 AM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (Lord Odin)

Intercooler goes up front in front of radiator. Vortech, has better instructions for their kits and better customer support. This is what I have gotten from reading others posts.
Old 11-21-2003, 09:15 AM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (tjwong)

You lumped LT1 & LT4 as one group. I wonder how many are on LT4's??
Old 12-18-2003, 12:02 AM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (tjwong)

I have a Procharger on a LT1, with the intercooler located over the radiator. If anybody out there hasn't seen this set up, and wants to see what it looks like, email me at csulli@prodigy.net, and I'll be glad to send you some pictures.

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Old 03-04-2004, 11:36 PM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (tjwong)

On an LT1 i thought a lot of people complained that the ATI unit had a lot of belt slippage but on this poll it is getting more votes What's teh deal?
Old 04-12-2004, 01:07 AM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (Thumper)

The guys with the slippage seems to be ones with stroked motors and higher boost levels. Stock engines and lower boost pressures seem to be ok.
Old 04-12-2004, 10:42 AM
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Default Re: Vortec vs Procharger (Thumper)

I could be wrong, but I believe actually there is belt slip issues with both ATI and Vortech kits. However, it's easier to get an 8 rib conversion (parts available) for a Vortech kit.

Don't forget, the ATI kit comes with an intercooler also.


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