Supercharger Questions
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Racer
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From: GATOR NATION Tampa, Florida
Supercharger Questions
Hi all, I'm considering buying a used Procharger from a fellow forum member. My mechanic has advised me otherwise but I would like to get some feedback from folks who are more familiar with FI.
My car is an 06' C6Z, it has around 45k miles. Mods include a small LG cam package with full exhaust (530whp) installed roughly 40k miles ago. Is my motor too broke in to add a supercharger? If not, would I need to change any of the internals? Is the Procharger for the Z06 reliable?
Thanks in advance, JJ
My car is an 06' C6Z, it has around 45k miles. Mods include a small LG cam package with full exhaust (530whp) installed roughly 40k miles ago. Is my motor too broke in to add a supercharger? If not, would I need to change any of the internals? Is the Procharger for the Z06 reliable?
Thanks in advance, JJ
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicagoland Area IL
Lots of people running around with similar combination. Don't really see a need to be worried about the mileage on your Z. Just get a good tune and you should be fine.
You'll like being blown
.
Mike
Edit - no internal engine mods, bigger injectors, BAP (boost a pump), kit installation...
You'll like being blown
.Mike
Edit - no internal engine mods, bigger injectors, BAP (boost a pump), kit installation...
Last edited by Skunkworks; Apr 18, 2010 at 03:55 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami FL
Hi all, I'm considering buying a used Procharger from a fellow forum member. My mechanic has advised me otherwise but I would like to get some feedback from folks who are more familiar with FI.
My car is an 06' C6Z, it has around 45k miles. Mods include a small LG cam package with full exhaust (530whp) installed roughly 40k miles ago. Is my motor too broke in to add a supercharger? If not, would I need to change any of the internals? Is the Procharger for the Z06 reliable?
Thanks in advance, JJ
My car is an 06' C6Z, it has around 45k miles. Mods include a small LG cam package with full exhaust (530whp) installed roughly 40k miles ago. Is my motor too broke in to add a supercharger? If not, would I need to change any of the internals? Is the Procharger for the Z06 reliable?
Thanks in advance, JJ
Safety Car
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Do it and feel good about it... And no offense to your "mechanic" but use someone else that has more experience with centrifugal supercharged C6 corvettes... It bothers me that he tried to push you away from it, leads me to believe he hasn't been around the C5/6 F.I. scene enough... I hate to assume but that's a red flag for sure. Do NOT let just anyone do the install and more importantly the tune. Just my 2 cents
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Do it and feel good about it... And no offense to your "mechanic" but use someone else that has more experience with centrifugal supercharged C6 corvettes... It bothers me that he tried to push you away from it, leads me to believe he hasn't been around the C5/6 F.I. scene enough... I hate to assume but that's a red flag for sure. Do NOT let just anyone do the install and more importantly the tune. Just my 2 cents
Sounds like he's not comfortable with it so he'd rather you just do something else. You'll definitely love the ProCharger set up. Don't let the mileage fool you either, 45k miles is not an issue at all. We installed an A&A kit a couple months ago on a C5 with 260k miles on it. He supplied the system and asked us to install and I about broke my jaw when it hit the floor when I saw the odometer reading. Runs like a freaking champ though!
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Racer
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From: GATOR NATION Tampa, Florida
No, he just isn't a fan of the Procharger. He's got some horror story he was telling me about it blowing some motor after less than a week. I just don't know anyone that has one to argue otherwise.
I really want too and yeah, I couldn't agree more!!!!
I really want too and yeah, I couldn't agree more!!!!
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Racer
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From: GATOR NATION Tampa, Florida
Thanks for the replies you guys!!! JJ
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I'm sorry but that is ridiculous. Forced induction is forced induction. The engine doesn't know what blower/turbo is compressing air into it. The ProCharger is not to blame for an engine failure. If he is the one in charge of tuning I would highly recommend looking around for a new mechanic.
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