have a 1998 baja outlaw 200 hours 454 carb thinking about getting procharger any thoughts from anyone
procharger? should i
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I agree - blower motors can be finicky but I think we are talking about 2 different things here. In general I read Matt's post to mean that he was bolting on a procharger without any mods to the engine. They make great HP and prochargers are supposed to be the easiest on the stock set-ups....... but you are still cranking 500+ horse out of a motor that was designed and built to handle 385 hp. If you are going to do a tear-down to upgrade the internals and then bolt on the procharger I think you would have a very reliable set-up. I don't personally know many people that have successfully bolted on any sort of blower to a stock engine without a significant decrese is realiability (but I don't have any personal experience with prochargers either). Blowers aren't evil or scary - you just need to have an engine built to handle it.
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Having the right mechanical items is only half of what is needed. The other half is have it tuned right. Put the best pistons, rod, crank, vales, springs, etc you want, go out and run it to lean or to fat, and you'll break something.
Prochargers directions on tuning is to bolt it up, go out and run the engine (at 1000 rpm intervals) and shut it down. Pull the plugs and see if they are black, or white (grey). And thats how they want you to tune the AF ratio :shocked:
To me thats sounds wacked.
Prochargers directions on tuning is to bolt it up, go out and run the engine (at 1000 rpm intervals) and shut it down. Pull the plugs and see if they are black, or white (grey). And thats how they want you to tune the AF ratio :shocked:
To me thats sounds wacked.
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Yeah if they told people the real story nobody would buy them. Procharger also tells you to put thier fuel pressure regulator on the EFI models and crank it up with no adjustments to the computer :laugher: , may work for short runs but will not last!Canada Jeff said:
Plan on fuel pumps, lines, efi tuning at a minimum without even upgrading any internal parts. Stock injectors wont flow enough at over 3psi either.
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I looked into the procharger before I went with Whipple. The procharger can put out good power, more than a whipple in some cases. Also the power band is more at higher rpm, which helps with drive stress.
But their kits are not complete. I believe to do one right, fine a builder who can axcess your computer, and adjust it. Then let him Tune it on a dyno. If you want to us a procharger.
If you don't want to dyno, check and see if Whipple has a bolt on kit. They can recalibrate your computer very close if you leave your engine in stock form.
But their kits are not complete. I believe to do one right, fine a builder who can axcess your computer, and adjust it. Then let him Tune it on a dyno. If you want to us a procharger.
If you don't want to dyno, check and see if Whipple has a bolt on kit. They can recalibrate your computer very close if you leave your engine in stock form.
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That was an interesting ride to say the least.3wood said:My wife was on doms boat for a short ride.
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word,I know may a$$ hole slammed shut :freak: nice bit of driving scott :winker:dominator scott said:That was an interesting ride to say the least.
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Not if the carb is built right.SLANDREW said:Pro Charger will work better on fuel injection motor tend to load up on carp applications
Pro Charger motors work fine and they make alot of power.
However, they have to be built right. Everything from the proper fuel pump, induction system, head gaskets and pistons...Just like ANY blower motor.
There are many combos that will work as long as you set your expectations properly as well.
Generally speaking, things like cast pistons are a no, no. Stock, non reinforced head gaskets are also a no, no.
Set your engine up properly, set real goals with those parts and a boosted engine will live as long as a nat. asp motor will.
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have a pro charger on my 1996 454 mpi in a 25 nordic have 330 hrs since adding this with no issues at all gps speed is 74 mph. hope this helps
have a pro charger on my 1996 454 mpi in a 25 nordic have 330 hrs since adding this with no issues at all gps speed is 74 mph. hope this helps
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have a pro charger on my 1996 454 mpi in a 25 nordic have 330 hrs since adding this with no issues at all gps speed is 74 mph. hope this helps
have a pro charger on my 1996 454 mpi in a 25 nordic have 330 hrs since adding this with no issues at all gps speed is 74 mph. hope this helps
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Send me the procharger set up(1050blow through set up and i will personally test it for you on my built 572 and let you know the long and short term of it . :winker: No honestly when i get the extra dough i'm going with procharger set up because of the hatch and all and I grew up around the stang world and they worked better then everything but a turbo. So yes boost it but don't half a$$ it go the extra mile and get it set up..SS32
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