C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available!
Burning Brakes
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From: Bryan, TX
Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (O-Ace)
Woohoo. I have been talking with the VP at ATI for a month or so now and I am glad he decided to keep the ATI kit reasonable, guess my bugging him helps....LOL This will be a great kit. Just what the vette needs. I think I want to upgrade S/C though.
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (leanhtuan)
I live down the road from ATI. I will try to stop by this week and see if I can snap a few shots. I can't promise anything though...
In term of labor, ATI estimates between 6 to 12 hrs. One shop quoted me under $1000 for installation. I am hoping around $500.
In term of labor, ATI estimates between 6 to 12 hrs. One shop quoted me under $1000 for installation. I am hoping around $500.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (vk)
Based on a 12 hour install I'd figure the cost to be in the $600. range.
We don't really do any financing but do take all major credit cards :)
Tom
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We don't really do any financing but do take all major credit cards :)
Tom
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (tbyrne)
Well, by the time the average install is completed the total cost would be around $6.5 to 7K. I am really excited about this but why would one choose a supercharger over a good head and cam package? It seems to me if you get a good H&C that the power output would be similar for a bit less money.
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (vk)
Any kind of financing plan available for us poor folk? :jester
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (CRUZMISL)
CRUZMISL, because there is nothing better than popping the hood and SEEING a blower! As my wife says,"looks are everything". Jeff
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (tbyrne)
I've been waiting for this myself. I spoke with one of the engineers shortly after the ATI F-body SC was being produced and he told me late 2001 or very early 2002 at the worst for a C5 SC. I told many people about this months ago but most didn't believe my source saying "PROCHARGER" has been promising this for 2 years. Well, I just kept my mouth shut and waited 'cause I knew my source was reliable and I didn't want to argue. Good things come to those who wait. Of course I'll wait a little longer for some Time in Production as well as ARE's TT but I'm looking forward to one of the 2.
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (CRUZMISL)
Well, by the time the average install is completed the total cost would be around $6.5 to 7K. I am really excited about this but why would one choose a supercharger over a good head and cam package? It seems to me if you get a good H&C that the power output would be similar for a bit less money.
Joe
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available!
ATI was able to cover some questions that we have about this kit so I'll give a quick rundown -
Q: Where is it mounted?
A: On the passenger's side.
Q: How easy is it to do a pulley change?
A: Shouldn't be to bad. The head unit is mounted in backwards so it will need to be pulled off to get to the pulley.
Q: Are the horsepower numbers quoted flywheel or rear wheel?
A: They are flywheel.
Q: Installation time?
A: Install time should take 8-10 hours.
Q: Will this kit work on an Z06?
A: They haven't installed one on a Z06 so they're not sure yet.
Q: Where does the kit pull air in?
A: The tech wasn't sure (hadn't taken a good look under the car yet), but he assured me that they wouldn't design the kit in a way that would cause a problem if the car was driven in the rain.
Q: When will the introductory prices be changing and by how much?
A: Nothing has been set yet, but the kits will probably go up by about $500. They are not sure when the introductory prices will be ending.
Hope this covers most of the questions that have been posted.
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Q: Where is it mounted?
A: On the passenger's side.
Q: How easy is it to do a pulley change?
A: Shouldn't be to bad. The head unit is mounted in backwards so it will need to be pulled off to get to the pulley.
Q: Are the horsepower numbers quoted flywheel or rear wheel?
A: They are flywheel.
Q: Installation time?
A: Install time should take 8-10 hours.
Q: Will this kit work on an Z06?
A: They haven't installed one on a Z06 so they're not sure yet.
Q: Where does the kit pull air in?
A: The tech wasn't sure (hadn't taken a good look under the car yet), but he assured me that they wouldn't design the kit in a way that would cause a problem if the car was driven in the rain.
Q: When will the introductory prices be changing and by how much?
A: Nothing has been set yet, but the kits will probably go up by about $500. They are not sure when the introductory prices will be ending.
Hope this covers most of the questions that have been posted.
Tom
www.tbyrnemotorsports.com
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (tbyrne)
If a car already has Heads/Cam, what other changes would need to be made to add the blower? Stronger internals? Please list some details. I think this info will be good for h/c cars.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (O-Ace)
That depends on if the heads were milled and where the compression is at. You don't want to raise the compression if your going to be using a supercharger. Stock compression will be fine or if you go a little lower that will be good too. We have quite a few customers that run the three mods together. I usually recommend for them to decide if they will definately be doing a supercharger then have the heads set up for that.
Tom
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Re: C5 Intercooled ProCharger system now available! (tbyrne)
tbyrne,
In all seriousness, if they need a Z06 to test with, I will drive my car to them as long as they give me a SERIOUS discount. I will let them tune and tinker with it for a week.
I see the compression/timing being the only issue since the Z is 11:1... I would assume they could pull another 1.5 degs of overall advance and probably eliminate detonation...
Please, let me know if they'd be interested in using me as a guinea pig?
In all seriousness, if they need a Z06 to test with, I will drive my car to them as long as they give me a SERIOUS discount. I will let them tune and tinker with it for a week.
I see the compression/timing being the only issue since the Z is 11:1... I would assume they could pull another 1.5 degs of overall advance and probably eliminate detonation...
Please, let me know if they'd be interested in using me as a guinea pig?