ProCharger advertises...
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Racer
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From: Framingham MA
ProCharger advertises...
... its superchargers as "gear driven, with no need to punch a hole in the oil pan."
Can someone please explain to this supercharging novice... which supercharger *DOES* require that you "punch a hole in the oil pan."
Thanks in advance for clearing up this mystery!
Monk
Can someone please explain to this supercharging novice... which supercharger *DOES* require that you "punch a hole in the oil pan."
Thanks in advance for clearing up this mystery!
Monk
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What they don't tell you is that the hour or so you save on drilling/tapping the oil pan is quickly lost when you have to do your first oil change, which generally has required removal of the head unit for the kits I've owned.
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Originally Posted by diynoob
What they don't tell you is that the hour or so you save on drilling/tapping the oil pan is quickly lost when you have to do your first oil change, which generally has required removal of the head unit for the kits I've owned.
Melting Slicks
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From: kansas city MO
Never removed mine.
1) sucks most of the oil out from top using a big seringe w/ cath/hose attached to it
2) get under the car and drain the last few drop on rag as well as clean out debris attached to the drain plug.
1) sucks most of the oil out from top using a big seringe w/ cath/hose attached to it
2) get under the car and drain the last few drop on rag as well as clean out debris attached to the drain plug.
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From: Chicagoland Area IL
Originally Posted by diynoob
What they don't tell you is that the hour or so you save on drilling/tapping the oil pan is quickly lost when you have to do your first oil change, which generally has required removal of the head unit for the kits I've owned.
Vortech is also considerably quitter then ATI if that matters.
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Racer
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From: Framingham MA
Originally Posted by Skunkworks
Vortech is also considerably quitter then ATI if that matters.
"Punching a hole in the oil pan" or not... I'm thinking the Vortech still makes the most sense.
Monk
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Originally Posted by Monk
"Punching a hole in the oil pan" or not... I'm thinking the Vortech still makes the most sense.
Monk
Monk
I would rather have a loud car that I can drive every day, than a quiet car that I am afraid to go for a drive in.
Jeff
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Racer
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From: Framingham MA
Originally Posted by AMERICAN_HP
You might REALLY want to research that before you pull the trigger on a Vortech. Not only should sound be a factor but "Reliability" should also be considered. Vortech has been plauged with belt/system problems on the C5. Most tuners will try and stay away from the kits. I would rather have a loud car that I can drive every day, than a quiet car that I am afraid to go for a drive in.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by Monk
but noise is a real biggy with me. I've been a passenger in supercharged cars and the whine was not pleasant to my ears.
Frankly, I'd probably be happier with a H&C job...
Frankly, I'd probably be happier with a H&C job...
Mark
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From: Framingham MA
Originally Posted by AMERICAN_HP
To me it sounds like a H/C setup is the way to go. Jeff
Jeff
Not easy up here in Taxachusetts these days (unless you happen to own a Mustang). 
Bottom line is that if I have to take the car to New Jersey (ECS) to get anything done... you can damn well bet it is going to be a supercharger!!! 
Monk
WAY too expensive for my wallet... and inappropriate for a '98 (IMHO).
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From: Framingham MA
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Monk - isn't SlowHawk in your neck of the woods?
Mark
Mark
I'll have to reconnect and see what he can do for me now! 
Meanwhile, I just got an SC install price from another organization not that far from home (although still not a Vette specialty outfit). God bless GOOGLE!!! 
Monk
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From: Merrimack NH
Originally Posted by Monk
Actually, that is a very good point. I discussed some possible mods with him two summers ago, but it never went anywhere. As I recall, we were talking about a "cam & LS1 edit only" job back then when money was tight and I decided that I would save up and do it right or not do anything at all. I just did a quick search and I see he is now running a Z06 with a ProCharger... very I'll have to reconnect and see what he can do for me now! Meanwhile, I just got an SC install price from another organization not that far from home (although still not a Vette specialty outfit). God bless GOOGLE!!!
Monk
I'll have to reconnect and see what he can do for me now! Meanwhile, I just got an SC install price from another organization not that far from home (although still not a Vette specialty outfit). God bless GOOGLE!!! Monk
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From: Framingham MA
Originally Posted by BrentNY
Slowhawk did mine. Check sig. Very happy with set up. Good luck.
Now that is what I call power!!! That would leave my A4 transmission in pieces all over the highway!Now I am embarrassed by my modest goals.
Monk