Procharger vs turbo (6 speed)
08-11-2014, 05:52 PM
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Procharger vs turbo (6 speed) Hey guys, I have decided to convert my trans am to a 6 speed. I miss the 3rd pedal. I have no desire to run any faster than 11.49 because i dont want to put in a cage. I am really wanting to do the new huron speed a/c ratinings single turbo kit, but i also could do a procharger kit which i currently have been trying to sell. Since i have decided to swap to 6 speed i am wondering if the procharger would be the better route? It comes down to sound, Ik they will both make awesome power... I think the turbo sounds is also but the procharger with a 6 speed also sounds awesome with the big red race valve. what do you guys think?
Build is a 5.3L l33 ported 243 heads & either turbo or procharger mild camshaft. about 9.7:1 compression. e85
Build is a 5.3L l33 ported 243 heads & either turbo or procharger mild camshaft. about 9.7:1 compression. e85
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08-11-2014, 08:13 PM
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If it were me, I'd have kept the Procharger. Instant power that will carry as far as you've got the ***** to stay in it, and the sound of a Procharged LSx is about as good as it gets. Nothing wrong with a turbo setup either when done right. I guess what I'm trying to say is you really can't lose.
08-11-2014, 09:46 PM
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Having ridden in a 650whp procharged lt1 6 speed (really no difference at that point between engines), I can honestly say I was not impressed. It was so boring to me I would rather ride in a h/c ls1 with 200whp less. It was very lackluster.
I have not been in a 6 speed turbo car yet but the auto one I was in felt pretty decent especially compared to the procharger car.
I have not been in a 6 speed turbo car yet but the auto one I was in felt pretty decent especially compared to the procharger car.
08-11-2014, 10:10 PM
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Having ridden in a 650whp procharged lt1 6 speed (really no difference at that point between engines), I can honestly say I was not impressed. It was so boring to me I would rather ride in a h/c ls1 with 200whp less. It was very lackluster.
I have not been in a 6 speed turbo car yet but the auto one I was in felt pretty decent especially compared to the procharger car.
I have not been in a 6 speed turbo car yet but the auto one I was in felt pretty decent especially compared to the procharger car.
08-11-2014, 10:30 PM
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seems like If you hook a two step to either the clutch peddle or the e brake lever or something you could make boost with no load..
of course the right turbo and cam would also help..
of course the right turbo and cam would also help..
08-12-2014, 05:25 AM
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haven't been in that many super charged cars but with a stick the power delivery is much more linear than with turbos
but I would go turbo with the 4l80e FTW
08-12-2014, 07:42 AM
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Seems like you need to decide what you want before you go buying parts. a Jakes 4L80 is going to set you back quite a bit. Ask me how i know haha
08-12-2014, 08:21 AM
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your right.... hard decisions! Really what happend was i was completely set on procharger until just recently. I was bored and searching around to see if there were turbo kits available to retain factory a/c and other factory options. I cam accross the huron speed kit which sounded like a good kit, then I found out they are working on a new and improved kit that will be available this fall. This is what really changed my mind!
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