Procharger install
04-24-2008, 09:33 AM
#12
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RE: Procharger install
ORIGINAL: jmsjags
yea i kno i'll probly be getting down on it all the time [sm=gears.gif]
my car's just not fast enough for me at the moment though and a supercharger's about the only thing that's gonna wake her up. i figure the procharger will atleast save SOME gas over the KB because i won't be in boost while cruising down the highway, etc. i also think it'll be a lot more fun to have the boost hit all at once rather than be there all along
*EDIT*: just checked the kenne-bell site and it says that the supercharger doesn't go into boost while cruising. i guess u have to push down on the throttle a certain amount before boost will kick in. dammit that just made my decision harder again!
ORIGINAL: Sap
When you stay out of boost, your gas mileage does not decrease. When you go into boost you use much more fuel then not in boost (more air needs more fuel), thus its easy to go through fuel quickly when in boost.
If your looking to save gas a supercharger is not the way to go, its very hard to stay out of boost.
E.
When you stay out of boost, your gas mileage does not decrease. When you go into boost you use much more fuel then not in boost (more air needs more fuel), thus its easy to go through fuel quickly when in boost.
If your looking to save gas a supercharger is not the way to go, its very hard to stay out of boost.
E.
yea i kno i'll probly be getting down on it all the time [sm=gears.gif]
my car's just not fast enough for me at the moment though and a supercharger's about the only thing that's gonna wake her up. i figure the procharger will atleast save SOME gas over the KB because i won't be in boost while cruising down the highway, etc. i also think it'll be a lot more fun to have the boost hit all at once rather than be there all along
*EDIT*: just checked the kenne-bell site and it says that the supercharger doesn't go into boost while cruising. i guess u have to push down on the throttle a certain amount before boost will kick in. dammit that just made my decision harder again!
04-24-2008, 11:28 AM
#13
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RE: Procharger install
ORIGINAL: Ryan86272
Everyone that doesnt have a KB says its ALWAYS IN BOOST. Just because its instant boost... I would think it only hits its "instant Boost" when you go WOT. kinda like a Window Switch in a Nitrous set up?(again dont have nitrous just curious) Any KB's Wanna Chime in?? People on this site need to not give Advice about something they DONT have experience with..... "including me" it could end up changing someones mind about an important situation.
ORIGINAL: jmsjags
yea i kno i'll probly be getting down on it all the time [sm=gears.gif]
my car's just not fast enough for me at the moment though and a supercharger's about the only thing that's gonna wake her up. i figure the procharger will atleast save SOME gas over the KB because i won't be in boost while cruising down the highway, etc. i also think it'll be a lot more fun to have the boost hit all at once rather than be there all along
*EDIT*: just checked the kenne-bell site and it says that the supercharger doesn't go into boost while cruising. i guess u have to push down on the throttle a certain amount before boost will kick in. dammit that just made my decision harder again!
ORIGINAL: Sap
When you stay out of boost, your gas mileage does not decrease. When you go into boost you use much more fuel then not in boost (more air needs more fuel), thus its easy to go through fuel quickly when in boost.
If your looking to save gas a supercharger is not the way to go, its very hard to stay out of boost.
E.
When you stay out of boost, your gas mileage does not decrease. When you go into boost you use much more fuel then not in boost (more air needs more fuel), thus its easy to go through fuel quickly when in boost.
If your looking to save gas a supercharger is not the way to go, its very hard to stay out of boost.
E.
yea i kno i'll probly be getting down on it all the time [sm=gears.gif]
my car's just not fast enough for me at the moment though and a supercharger's about the only thing that's gonna wake her up. i figure the procharger will atleast save SOME gas over the KB because i won't be in boost while cruising down the highway, etc. i also think it'll be a lot more fun to have the boost hit all at once rather than be there all along
*EDIT*: just checked the kenne-bell site and it says that the supercharger doesn't go into boost while cruising. i guess u have to push down on the throttle a certain amount before boost will kick in. dammit that just made my decision harder again!
04-24-2008, 11:53 PM
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RE: Procharger install
I've driven a few GT500s and they make instant boost right now when the pedal is pushed. No window switch or anything, as soon as the throttle is cracked, bypass is turned off, air is sucked into the blower, and the boost gauge moves into positive territory.
Its like im driving a huge displacement engine like a Viper. Its a pretty sweet thing.
But a centri will make just as much power for less $$ as long as you pull from 3k RPM.
Its like im driving a huge displacement engine like a Viper. Its a pretty sweet thing.
But a centri will make just as much power for less $$ as long as you pull from 3k RPM.
04-25-2008, 01:29 AM
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RE: Procharger install
Install is relatively easy if you only do the supercharger but I would recommend fuel pump upgrade at the same time. I had lots of problems maintaining fuel pressure with mine. Day and a half of install if you have never done one.
My gas mileage decreased very slightly since I was not producing boost most of the time.
I ran the P1SC on a 2001 but am selling it now.
The only thing I remember is them not telling me to cut the lower right hand bolt on the timing cover. It rubs on your belt if you dont. I also had to use spacers (washers) behind the mounting plate to get a perfect alignment of the belt. The oil plug is also in a bad spot and you will always get your engine dirty when you do change oil. Akward mounting of the air filter.
My gas mileage decreased very slightly since I was not producing boost most of the time.
I ran the P1SC on a 2001 but am selling it now.
The only thing I remember is them not telling me to cut the lower right hand bolt on the timing cover. It rubs on your belt if you dont. I also had to use spacers (washers) behind the mounting plate to get a perfect alignment of the belt. The oil plug is also in a bad spot and you will always get your engine dirty when you do change oil. Akward mounting of the air filter.
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