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Okay well I am looking at putting some forced induction on my car. I'm looking at Vortech, Procharger, and the X-charger. Vortech and Procharger from what I know (Im a total F/I noob) get about the same results. Right now I am leaning towards a procharger because I've seen them around for about 3800 on a 9 psi intercooled kit. Vortech is around the same price for the same boost, intercooled. I thought about the x-charger, and the thing in my mind that its got going for it is the safety, simplicity, and the instant boost. On the other hand, I am looking to eat up stock GT's and from what I see on the numbers it doesnt look like that's going to happen. Right now I'm probably going to grab that 3800$ intercooled procharger and run it 7-9 psi. And whoever can link me to a powerhouse turbocharger page please do so, I cannot find it but I have heard good things as well! Thanks guys, please leave your opinion.
BTW, I have a bone stock 2006 V6 5 spd.
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2007 Black Mustang GT -BMR Lower Control Arms -Eibach Pro kit Lowering Springs -SLP Loudmouth Exhaust -Random Appearance mods
Okay well I am looking at putting some forced induction on my car. I'm looking at Vortech, Procharger, and the X-charger. Vortech and Procharger from what I know (Im a total F/I noob) get about the same results. Right now I am leaning towards a procharger because I've seen them around for about 3800 on a 9 psi intercooled kit. Vortech is around the same price for the same boost, intercooled. I thought about the x-charger, and the thing in my mind that its got going for it is the safety, simplicity, and the instant boost. On the other hand, I am looking to eat up stock GT's and from what I see on the numbers it doesnt look like that's going to happen. Right now I'm probably going to grab that 3800$ intercooled procharger and run it 7-9 psi. And whoever can link me to a powerhouse turbocharger page please do so, I cannot find it but I have heard good things as well! Thanks guys, please leave your opinion.
BTW, I have a bone stock 2006 V6 5 spd.
Try this link, maybe it will help you decide. BTW: From what I've read on this forum and others, Procharger is a good choice but there are some parts availability and customer service issues. The latest one I've read was ricklmesa, you might want to PM him or search his posts.
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Joined: 3/19/2005 From: Boston, MA Status: offline
If money is not an issue for you, go with the PowerHouse turbo. It simply can't be beat. There are drawbacks, however... such as a more involved installation, tapping the oil pan, and difficulty in modding the exhaust later on down the road.
I went with the ProCharger because I got a smoking deal. My setup has evolved quite a bit since I ordered the 9 psi kit with 3-core intercooler. I'm now running a D1SC blower with about 14lbs of boost at 6100rpm. I have no idea how much HP I'm making right now. I just haven't had the time/energy to get to a dyno since I've been at school here in Mississippi. I'll probably just dyno it when I get home.
There have been some complaints about ATI's customer service... most from Rick. Personally, they have literally bent over backwards for me. My blower had a persistent leak that they couldn't fix, so they upgraded me to a D1SC. The leak was very minute... just enough to keep the bottom of the blower wet, but it was still enough to bother me. I never had to add oil or anything, since the oil level was always good. They were awesome about fixing it. Not to mention, they ship out a next day air label (via next day air) so your downtime is limited.
Sure, I've had some problems with my kit, but I'm 100% happy with my decision. In the end, I'll never make as much HP at the same psi as the PH411, but the car is absolutely insane! I couldn't ask for more (for now). :)
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ProCharger Stage II D1SC @ 14 psi SSM Stage 3 heads and cams 440 RWHP/388 RWTQ Tuned by Doug at B@m@Chips!
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