I am considering installation of the ProCharger twin superchargers on my 2001 six speed. Anyone have experience with this or opinions? :steering:

 

:eek: :eek: :eek: ....never heard of those kind of twins...but sounds exciting!! :)

 

More info is deff in order--is this offered as a package or is it just mounting one on each side like Andy did at one time--

 

:withstupid:

 

:lurk:

 

When he finds out that the twins are the intercoolers and not the supercharger, think he'll be disapointed? ;)

 

I'm just going by what Procharger says in the material they sent to me. Pictures show two units mounted on each side of the front of the block. They say the advantage is no need for high rise hood. They call it twin superchargers.

 

Comes as a package according to their information.

 

Why would anyone want twin superchargers? You'd have twice the parasitic drag. The F1 makes more than enough power to get you down the quarter with, I'm betting, a little better efficiency.

 

Does the F1 require a high rise hood? That is what I am trying to avoid.

 

No high rise hood needed for any of the centrifugal blowers. Before picking a blower/any forced induction system, you should probably look at how much power you want to make and what you are willing to spend. The F1 is overkill for 95% of the people out there. If you are completely new to forced induction, I suggest you search both current and arcived records for supercharger and turbo threads. Ask some questions and then decide. Making the wrong choice can be very expensive and frustrating to boot.

Btw, I spend six years in Tallahassee (Grad and Undergrad)..welcome to the board.

 

Is Yellohhh correct that what Procharger is really talking about is a supercharger with twin intercoolers?

 

Yeah, I am pretty sure he is right. Only twin supercharger systems I've seen were on some extreme Viper system.

 

Cribbed from Procharger's website:

Introduced in late 2001, Intercooled ProCharger systems for the C5 have quickly become the industry standard, routinely producing 540+ hp with stock 1997-2003 Corvettes. A recent customer’s 1999 LS1 Vette running 7 psi (see dyno results, below) demonstrates typical results, producing 489 rwhp on 91 octane fuel. This equates to 575 flywheel hp, assuming a 15% loss through the manual drivetrain. The peak power numbers are similar for Z06 motors (which are limited to 6 psi on stock motors due to the Z06’s higher compression ratio), but the average power will be greater. And for those wishing to turn up the boost and power even further, the self-contained P-1SC-1 ProCharger and high performance intercooler system in the H.O. Intercooled package will each support over 750 hp, so the system is definitely upgradable.

Third-party testing provides further evidence of the superiority of ProCharger technology. In a recent test by Vette magazine, a standard H.O. Intercooled Pro-
Charger system produced 458 rwhp (approx. 540 flywheel hp) with 7 psi, on a stock 2001 LS1 Corvette (302 naturally aspirated rwhp, 6-speed manual transmission). In other recent testing, this time by Corvette Fever magazine, a modified 2002 Z06 equipped with ATI’s Intercooled Serpentine Race Kit with D-1SC ProCharger produced 644 rwhp (approx. 760 flywheel hp) running 11-12 psi. The only upgrades to support this higher power level were a custom 8 rib drive, modified fuel system and custom tuning.

Stock or modified, Intercooled ProCharger systems for the C5 simply produce the largest and most reliable power gains available. A polished finish for the supercharger and bracket assembly, as well as a three year supercharger warranty, are standard. This product also features the easiest installation of any forced induction system for the C5, without any modifications which would prevent a return of the vehicle to stock condition.

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No where in their site does it mention "twin superchargers". Unless it's something that is brand new, that's not on their site, I think it was a misunderstanding. I do have pics of a custom twin supercharged (Roots type) Lexus though, if anyone wants to see them...

 

It really does not make any sense to have two supercahrgers????

 

I read an article recently about one of the German car companies that said they are building a car with a quad supercharger system :crazy:

 

I saw a Thunderbird in Car Craft with twin superchargers. I think they were twin screw type.

 

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The only twin pro charger setup I've ever seen is the custom one Andy had but I don't believe it was functional, just a mock up

 

Looks to me like Yellohhh is correct. One supercharger, mounted such that high rise hood is not needed. ProCharger says the system is part number: 1GK211-SCI and cost for the system is $6,996.00.

So, the question is: Anyone have experience with the system or opinion?

 

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