Procharger??
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 135
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From: Baltimore MD
WTF....Sounds amazing.... I want a supercharger so bad for my C8. When will the Procharger be available? Hope we see it soon. I live out here in CA right by Magnuson superchargers. One of engineers said they will be doing a C8 kit. The race is on it looks like and cant wait to see what to see the numbers. Sure tuning and heat will be something they have to iron out.
Last edited by likeaboss; Dec 22, 2020 at 10:47 AM.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2020
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From: Charlotte, NC
Modified C8 of the Year 2021 Finalist
I had no idea you guys were already talking about this all day yesterday when I excitedly posted the reveal video in the General section. Someone responded that McLeod Racing has come up with a performance DCT kit for the C8.....possibly $650 can handle up to 1000 hp.
https://dragillustrated.com/mcleod-i...nd-steels-kit/
https://dragillustrated.com/mcleod-i...nd-steels-kit/
Last edited by Blade2382; Dec 22, 2020 at 07:11 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: North Dallas 40 TX
I had no idea you guys were already talking about this all day yesterday when I excitedly posted the reveal video in the General section. Someone responded that McLeod Racing has come up with a performance DCT kit for the C8.....possibly $650 can handle up to 1000 hp.
https://dragillustrated.com/mcleod-i...nd-steels-kit/
https://dragillustrated.com/mcleod-i...nd-steels-kit/
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,955
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From: Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania
How are they tuning this thing? Even if they can trick the ECU to add fuel and reduce timing with a piggy back unit, what about the trans tuning? Throwing an extra 200 hp on an untuned & untested trans doesn't seem like a great idea. I am actually pretty surprised on how slow the after market has been to responding to the C8, and the reason I am on hold. Curious on the actual costs as well, as the days of slapping on a $6K Centrifugal kit and making 600 whp. are long gone.
Last edited by NormWild; Dec 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 207
Likes: 84
From: Quebec Canada
No trans tuning, no timing retard, probably just using a sensor clamp like mentioned above to trick the car to add fuel. If it's good enough for procharger, it's good enough for me. Just waiting on price.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2020
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I'm surprised that Whipple Superchargers hasn't announced anything yet, their kits are second to none. My guess is that with the locked ECU they don't want to take any chances.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2020
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From: Charlotte, NC
Modified C8 of the Year 2021 Finalist
Is it that surprising though guys? The struggles with producing and delivering the 2020 models has to have had an impact on aftermarket products. Maybe we will get some progress now across the board since production is becoming normalized.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,955
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From: Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania
You are right, not surprising. We have just been spoiled over the years with supercharger kits available for new models before they even hit show room floors. Given the complete change of the platform and current supply situations it makes sense.
Le Mans Master
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From: DFW TX
The engine would have to come out to install this thing. Looks like it has a drive shaft from the front of the motor (behind the cabin) that will need some pulley's/bracket installed. Only way to get to that is drop the motor. $3K labor job atleast.
I'd personally spend my money on a TT setup instead. Superchargers don't really have a place on a ME car.
I'd personally spend my money on a TT setup instead. Superchargers don't really have a place on a ME car.
Last edited by C7&7; Jan 4, 2021 at 03:42 PM.
Racer
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The engine would have to come out to install this thing. Looks like it has a drive shaft from the front of the motor (behind the cabin) that will need some pulley's/bracket installed. Only way to get to that is drop the motor. $3K labor job atleast.
I'd personally spend my money on a TT setup instead. Superchargers don't really have a place on a ME car.
I'd personally spend my money on a TT setup instead. Superchargers don't really have a place on a ME car.
Le Mans Master
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From: DFW TX