Procharger Kit
March-19th-2005, 08:23 AM
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Procharger Kit
I found this last night, http://www.procharger.com/SPORT_COMP..._compact.shtml
scoll down univeral kit, i found a company that carries it and emailed them for a price, seems pretty striaght forward, you have to make amounting bracket for it(remove power steering) and the new c-1a supercharger is independent, it has its own oil, what do yall think of this as a good project.. be easier than a turbo setup and prolly cost less..
scoll down univeral kit, i found a company that carries it and emailed them for a price, seems pretty striaght forward, you have to make amounting bracket for it(remove power steering) and the new c-1a supercharger is independent, it has its own oil, what do yall think of this as a good project.. be easier than a turbo setup and prolly cost less..
March-19th-2005, 11:20 AM
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I'm a HUGE Procharger fan. I think they have the best blowers on the market but they are serious coin. When I started designing a blower for the protege I spoke with Procharger in-depth about their product and they were very rude and ininterested in supporting the protege market. Just FYI, the headunit you get in that kit costs $2100 alone...Not to mention all of the other accessories you'll need.
Just to give you an idea of what it costs to fabricate your own kits from scratch...I've spent almost $5K on everything I've done so far and I got all of the brackets and pulleys mocked up for free (thanks DaveB). Saved me a lot of money.
Just to give you an idea of what it costs to fabricate your own kits from scratch...I've spent almost $5K on everything I've done so far and I got all of the brackets and pulleys mocked up for free (thanks DaveB). Saved me a lot of money.
March-19th-2005, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
I'm a HUGE Procharger fan. I think they have the best blowers on the market but they are serious coin. When I started designing a blower for the protege I spoke with Procharger in-depth about their product and they were very rude and ininterested in supporting the protege market. Just FYI, the headunit you get in that kit costs $2100 alone...Not to mention all of the other accessories you'll need.
Just to give you an idea of what it costs to fabricate your own kits from scratch...I've spent almost $5K on everything I've done so far and I got all of the brackets and pulleys mocked up for free (thanks DaveB). Saved me a lot of money.
Just to give you an idea of what it costs to fabricate your own kits from scratch...I've spent almost $5K on everything I've done so far and I got all of the brackets and pulleys mocked up for free (thanks DaveB). Saved me a lot of money.
March-19th-2005, 01:21 PM
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1.6l pros have no other option really.
And instead of waiting untill 3k rpm for a turbo to spool up a supercharger should be much more predictable in this boost happy engine.
Couldn't we get a supercharger that doesnt requrire the removal of the power steering or AC. Possibly using a stronger belt.
Theres this one crazy SC kit that hondas get where the Sc is at the end of a shaft thats attatched to the belt so space is not a problem anymore.
And instead of waiting untill 3k rpm for a turbo to spool up a supercharger should be much more predictable in this boost happy engine.
Couldn't we get a supercharger that doesnt requrire the removal of the power steering or AC. Possibly using a stronger belt.
Theres this one crazy SC kit that hondas get where the Sc is at the end of a shaft thats attatched to the belt so space is not a problem anymore.
March-19th-2005, 01:30 PM
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zerocover...spacing and blower placement isn't the problem with keeping/losing the ac/ps. There are MANY more factors invovled in designing your own FI kit. I promise you guys I didn't skimp out on anything. If I could've made a kit that kept the AC/PS and still been cost effective I would've done it.
also, when you look at centrifugal blowers dont expect to have a lot of boost at 3K rpms. While it will build instant boost it won't build much instant boost. However I think one great thing you guys have going for you on the 1.6L engine is that the block is bulletproof and can handle a lot of PEAK boost. What this means is you'll have more boost at half yoru rpm range than I'll have at redline. This is a big plus.
If anyone wants to loan me their zm car and that procharger kit I'll be more than happy to build you a blower.
also, when you look at centrifugal blowers dont expect to have a lot of boost at 3K rpms. While it will build instant boost it won't build much instant boost. However I think one great thing you guys have going for you on the 1.6L engine is that the block is bulletproof and can handle a lot of PEAK boost. What this means is you'll have more boost at half yoru rpm range than I'll have at redline. This is a big plus.
If anyone wants to loan me their zm car and that procharger kit I'll be more than happy to build you a blower.
March-19th-2005, 01:54 PM
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i was lookin at the womp kit, but that is for the 2.0, not the 1.6l , i am just tryin to find my options....
and if you want power steering back, just go order a electric ps pump from the rx8..
and if you want power steering back, just go order a electric ps pump from the rx8..
March-19th-2005, 02:01 PM
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hahaha, you obviously have more money then sense!! Now, when you build something one-off for yourself you can do whatever you want and spend as much as you want.
good luck in your venture
good luck in your venture
March-19th-2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
hahaha, you obviously have more money then sense!! Now, when you build something one-off for yourself you can do whatever you want and spend as much as you want.
good luck in your venture
good luck in your venture
Ha ha...they just....don't.....know man.
March-20th-2005, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
hahaha, you obviously have more money then sense!! Now, when you build something one-off for yourself you can do whatever you want and spend as much as you want.
good luck in your venture
good luck in your venture
March-23rd-2005, 01:06 PM
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hey wat up guys. i wanted to know some info on hookin up a supercharger or turbo kit to a protege 99 1.6l dohc? And if i choose any1 of them which is better? Last, would i have to change my tranny cause i hav an automatic?
