Procharger Hat Problem Fixed
05-01-2010 | 07:36 AM
#22
This is from summitt (I did not measure) So 3/16 x 2 +4=4 3/8
These Spectre silicone coupling adapters feature extra-thick 3/16 in. walls that won't collapse under high intake pressure. This virtually eliminates the chance of hose blockage and improves overall performance.
These Spectre silicone coupling adapters feature extra-thick 3/16 in. walls that won't collapse under high intake pressure. This virtually eliminates the chance of hose blockage and improves overall performance.
05-01-2010 | 10:02 AM
#23
05-04-2010 | 07:50 AM
#24
We had problems keeping the aluminum inlet attached to the blower. You'll have to use a t bolt clamp and tighten the snot out of it. Bob
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05-04-2010 | 07:52 AM
#25
Hey guys! Figured out a way to easily fix the 1.5psi boost drop associated with using the factory Procharger hat on our cars. There is a little modification required but nothing too hard. I'm not sure how this will work for everyone as I am running the Griffin stand up radiator and a FMIC.
Heres the first shot of what I have
This is the K&N Air Filter I bought from Bob @ EPP a while back. This was supposed to be the better bigger air filter. The filter inlet is 3.50" and the elbow is 4". I would recommend getting the same filter but with a 4" inlet to make it a hell of alot easier.
Cost about $50.00
Next is the 6" Tube I bought from Pep Boys that will connect from your elbow to the filter. Trim as necessary. I bought the 6" one but its too long, I think the 4" one would be perfect.
Cost $12.99
Here is the 90 Degree Elbow from Pep Boys as well. This is not regular flimsy silicone, this stuff feels really firm and I highly doubt it will collapse. One side is alot shorter than the other. The short side will connect to the Procharger. There is also a converter ring on the inside of it for the compressor side because our compressor inlet is 3.75 inches. I got the converter ring from a 4" silicone connector sold at Pep Boys also. They advertise it as a 4" to 4" or 3.75" they just give you the ring with it if you need to downsize to 3.75"
Cost $19.99
Now its time to fit everything up. First we put the elbow on and position it so that it will go under your charge pipe.
Then we put the 4" aluminum tube in and attach it to the elbow. On my setup I had too much of an angle on the filter so I had to move the Cruise control module and mount it on the side of the frame. Mark your holes, drill them and tap them to the size of your original bolts. The frame rail is plenty thick enough to just tap through to hold the module in place.
Now put the filter on and enjoy an extra 1.5psi not having to buy POS restrictive inlets from Procharger once a year.
Stephen
Heres the first shot of what I have
This is the K&N Air Filter I bought from Bob @ EPP a while back. This was supposed to be the better bigger air filter. The filter inlet is 3.50" and the elbow is 4". I would recommend getting the same filter but with a 4" inlet to make it a hell of alot easier.
Cost about $50.00
Next is the 6" Tube I bought from Pep Boys that will connect from your elbow to the filter. Trim as necessary. I bought the 6" one but its too long, I think the 4" one would be perfect.
Cost $12.99
Here is the 90 Degree Elbow from Pep Boys as well. This is not regular flimsy silicone, this stuff feels really firm and I highly doubt it will collapse. One side is alot shorter than the other. The short side will connect to the Procharger. There is also a converter ring on the inside of it for the compressor side because our compressor inlet is 3.75 inches. I got the converter ring from a 4" silicone connector sold at Pep Boys also. They advertise it as a 4" to 4" or 3.75" they just give you the ring with it if you need to downsize to 3.75"
Cost $19.99
Now its time to fit everything up. First we put the elbow on and position it so that it will go under your charge pipe.
Then we put the 4" aluminum tube in and attach it to the elbow. On my setup I had too much of an angle on the filter so I had to move the Cruise control module and mount it on the side of the frame. Mark your holes, drill them and tap them to the size of your original bolts. The frame rail is plenty thick enough to just tap through to hold the module in place.
Now put the filter on and enjoy an extra 1.5psi not having to buy POS restrictive inlets from Procharger once a year.
Stephen
Nice set-up! Bob
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05-04-2010 | 09:58 AM
#27
05-04-2010 | 10:24 AM
#33
05-04-2010 | 10:50 AM
#36
05-04-2010 | 12:23 PM
#38
I will. I was even thinking about ginding in some slits around the end so that the clamp can compress it better to hold it on more effectively. Worst case scenario, I could always weld on a v-band onto the inlet to keep the elbow secured. I was already planning on welding a v-band to the outlet.
05-04-2010 | 01:05 PM
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I actually have the truck intake and just discovered yesterday that it has been rubbing on my radiator so much that my radiator is leaking now 
I have a griffin radiator in the stock location with the AC condenser and an F1 blower, and a section cut out of my shroud for more clearance between the hat and radiator. That was good for clearance, but bad for the radiator. I hope I can get this radiator fixed, it wasn't cheap!
I wonder if a silicone piece like whats in this thread would fit and be better since, if it rubbed the radiator, it would only cause wear on the eblow, not the radiator.
I dunno... maybe I just need to relocate my lower radiator mount forward some and be done with all the headaches!
I have a griffin radiator in the stock location with the AC condenser and an F1 blower, and a section cut out of my shroud for more clearance between the hat and radiator. That was good for clearance, but bad for the radiator. I hope I can get this radiator fixed, it wasn't cheap!
I wonder if a silicone piece like whats in this thread would fit and be better since, if it rubbed the radiator, it would only cause wear on the eblow, not the radiator.
I dunno... maybe I just need to relocate my lower radiator mount forward some and be done with all the headaches!