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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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have a 08 and just got a price of 7200 to install a procharger,is this the way to go for more power,thanks for any advise.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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have a 08 and just got a price of 7200 to install a procharger,is this the way to go for more power,thanks for any advise.
Not sure you will get many replies to that in this section since this is the 09+ ZR1 section. Depending on which model Vette you have i would move it to that thread. Regarding the subject, Procharger is a great brand and it will most definitely add a good amount of power to either a Z06 or LS3 Vette. Check the FI section for more help and answers.
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Not sure you will get many replies to that in this section since this is the 09+ ZR1 section. Depending on which model Vette you have i would move it to that thread. Regarding the subject, Procharger is a great brand and it will most definitely add a good amount of power to either a Z06 or LS3 Vette. Check the FI section for more help and answers.
09 plus ZR1?. This is Tech / Performance
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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have a 08 and just got a price of 7200 to install a procharger,is this the way to go for more power,thanks for any advise.
Great price! MAKES PLENTY OF POWER. I would also do all the standard stuff that will allow your engine to breath. (160 thermostat, Lt headers, flow thru cats, big sticky tires and a good tune).
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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It's one way. You could go NA with heads, cam etc. But make sure whoever does it knows what they are doing. Don't be surprised if you start having problems after you mod the car like this.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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have a 08 and just got a price of 7200 to install a procharger,is this the way to go for more power,thanks for any advise.
The Vette Doctors charge about $900 less for the A&A Vortech kit installed, which is, IMO, a better kit... I'd go that route if I were you; they are within driving distance...
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Sounds like a good price. I hope it includes an intercooler and new injectors. You may also need a degree colder spark plugs, but don't quote me on that.
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OOPS, duplicated my post
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[QUOTE=GForceSS;1567670571]Not sure you will get many replies to that in this section since this is the 09+ ZR1 section.* QUOTE]had me fooled thought it was the tech section!* Get the A&A set upinstalled for that price. !
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ECS has a great package in Jersey . I put a P-1 on my 06A6 Aug 2007 fm EPP (Indiana) In retrospect I have seen high 400/low 500 rwhp with heads cam and headers cat back etc...Because of the changing oil in the head unit, I sorta wish thats the way I went. However, very happy with my 471rwhp 445 rwtq. Did not want to over power the stock drive train. Limited budget also. Good Luck which ever way you go.
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Many Forum members feel that A&A has a better kit. Call Andy @ A&A. Hard to go wrong with A&A products.
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdan3419
have a 08 and just got a price of 7200 to install a procharger,is this the way to go for more power,thanks for any advise.
It's a great way to go, make sure you get the one made for the LS3


I have a 2008 I just modified

Procharger, long tubed headers, Corsa exhaust

About 650 + HP but we limited the amount I put on the rear wheel to about 550

This was not b/c of the trans but the differential ,

I try to keep it to 5500 rpm's in every gear

The paddle shift is protective and suits the HP very well

no problems yet, she's king of the road, low tens 1/4 mile, totally stealth

She's my poor mans ZR1
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tloon
09 plus ZR1?. This is Tech / Performance
Originally Posted by Rock'n Blue 08
had me fooled thought it was the tech section!*
This was originally posted in the ZR1 section, it has since been moved after my post. Why else would i point out 09 (rather than 08 ZR1; doesnt exist). Then nicely suggest moving it to a place where the OP could get the most feedback. Go look for yourself in the ZR1 section, and it doesnt require any smart@ss comments to do it

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Do some homework, and be sure to check out A&A
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Originally Posted by PowerLabs
The Vette Doctors charge about $900 less for the A&A Vortech kit installed, which is, IMO, a better kit... I'd go that route if I were you; they are within driving distance...
Erie,Pa to Amityville,New York is theoretically driving distance but so is LA to Miami.
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I installed the procharger kit myself, and could not be happier. I like the procharger over the vortec, cause the procharger has it's own oiling system. On the vortec you have to tap into you engines oiling system, and drill your oil pan for a return line. The procharger kit came with new injectors, intercooler and they reprogramed my computer as part of the deal. I took the car to the dyno after the install and found the A/F mixture to be right on the money. With a little more tweeaking on the dyno we were able to get 560 rwhp. out of this combo. If you take your time you can install it yourself with a little effort. Pinning the crank is the hardest part of the installation.

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Originally Posted by woodshark
I installed the procharger kit myself, and could not be happier. I like the procharger over the vortec, cause the procharger has it's own oiling system. On the vortec you have to tap into you engines oiling system, and drill your oil pan for a return line. The procharger kit came with new injectors, intercooler and they reprogramed my computer as part of the deal. I took the car to the dyno after the install and found the A/F mixture to be right on the money. With a little more tweeaking on the dyno we were able to get 560 rwhp. out of this combo. If you take your time you can install it yourself with a little effort. Pinning the crank is the hardest part of the installation.

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You have helped me to decide on a procharger...appears to be same package from procharger. thanx.
Been mulling it over for weeks.




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Originally Posted by thomas walters
Many Forum members feel that A&A has a better kit. Call Andy @ A&A. Hard to go wrong with A&A products.
After alot of research I went with Vortech. I upgraded to the T trim for an additional $150. Complete kit installed with ram air intercooler, plugs, 60 lb injectors, boost a pump, tuning and before and after dyno for $6800. A couple days later I picked up a Z06 killer.

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Originally Posted by woodshark
I installed the procharger kit myself, and could not be happier. I like the procharger over the vortec, cause the procharger has it's own oiling system. On the vortec you have to tap into you engines oiling system, and drill your oil pan for a return line. The procharger kit came with new injectors, intercooler and they reprogramed my computer as part of the deal. I took the car to the dyno after the install and found the A/F mixture to be right on the money. With a little more tweeaking on the dyno we were able to get 560 rwhp. out of this combo. If you take your time you can install it yourself with a little effort. Pinning the crank is the hardest part of the installation.

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The Vortech and Paxton both have self-contained units!
I have the self contained self installed V-3 T-trim that came with my A&A kit!
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Originally Posted by theofel
Great price! MAKES PLENTY OF POWER. I would also do all the standard stuff that will allow your engine to breath. (160 thermostat, Lt headers, flow thru cats, big sticky tires and a good tune).
100% - This is very good/sound advice - why not a blower cam while your at it
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