[Eyefixstuff]

So this is going to be a solid review, but I'm going to add to it more tomorrow. I just wanted to get it started so I don't forget anything.

My kit was the P1 which I had originally ordered with a stage 2 IC and standard bypass valve. When I placed the order, there was a problem with the company that makes the IC cores and therefore procharger was backed up because of it. I was offered an upgrade to the race IC and race bypass valve. Although I was a little hesitant about this because there has to be some slight modifications to the car and the drivers side auxiliary radiator has to be removed. That said, I'm very confident in my work for installing it so I went ahead with it.

Opening the kit and making sure everything was there, I quickly realized as a long time mechanic and fabricator that this company is the real deal. The quality of the components is excellent and top notch. The full install took me about 6 hours start to finish. The modifications that needed to be done actually were easier than I thought. I wish I took more pictures but unfortunately I was going too fast I didn't want to stop. On first start up I was pleased not to hear any funny noises, see any leaks, and didn't see anything rubbing etc.

I only drove it home which was about 15 minutes, but my first impressions are very good. The Bypass valve is very loud and I LOVE it. The power feels great. You can see the big ass intercooler and red bypass valve sticking out of the front of it which is pretty cool. I'll get some more pictures tomorrow and will update this thread if anyone has any questions.

-Phil

[Nito]

Are you planing on making a custom crash bar or you feel the big ass intercooler is enough protection lol ? I'm only asking because I had the same issue with the IC and ended getting the race one for free . Mine came in today as well.

[Swagger]

Congrats, looking forward to more pics & info

[Turbo_RORO]

Congrats on the kit. Did you get the p1x? I love my super loud bypass valve. I'm going to stage II in my build. Replacing all of the steel piping with aluminum.

[sschons74]

That's a beaut Clark! Thanks for the info & photos. I saw a brief tour of ProCharger's shop on Stacey David's Gearz. Their quality standards seem pretty high. My Dad has one on his 2010. I'd really like to do this someday. Maybe helical gear, & larger intercooler. Mine is DD right now.

[Eyefixstuff]

Originally Posted by Nito

Are you planing on making a custom crash bar or you feel the big ass intercooler is enough protection lol ? I'm only asking because I had the same issue with the IC and ended getting the race one for free . Mine came in today as well.

I may do something for the crash bar. Didn't have time yesterday but I was thinking of it and I don't think it would be too hard honestly.

[Eyefixstuff]

Originally Posted by Turbo_RORO

Congrats on the kit. Did you get the p1x? I love my super loud bypass valve. I'm going to stage II in my build. Replacing all of the steel piping with aluminum.

Nope just a p1sc1. For my end power goal of ~600rwhp this head unit is more than enough. After I get some bigger tires, next will be meth injection and a custom tune by Jannetty. Hoping I can get there without doing the fuel pump and injector upgrades but we will see.

[Swagger]

Originally Posted by Eyefixstuff

Nope just a p1sc1. For my end power goal of ~600rwhp this head unit is more than enough. After I get some bigger tires, next will be meth injection and a custom tune by Jannetty. Hoping I can get there without doing the fuel pump and injector upgrades but we will see.

I went with the D1X as I am looking for 700whp for my build with some room to grow later if I go with a fully bullt bottom end vs just drop in pistons.

[Nito]

Originally Posted by Eyefixstuff

I may do something for the crash bar. Didn't have time yesterday but I was thinking of it and I don't think it would be too hard honestly.

Thank you for the quick response. If you do please share it here . I drop off my car the 21st and would like to show my shop what you did. Good luck on your build .

[Eyefixstuff]

Originally Posted by Nito

Thank you for the quick response. If you do please share it here . I drop off my car the 21st and would like to show my shop what you did. Good luck on your build .

No problem! I'll definitely update you when I do it. I believe there is enough room there to do something along the lines of at least some sort of a strong bar, maybe like what you would see used for a strut tower brace, that kind of idea. Although I would like a balance of still being able to see the intercooler as much as possible too because it's beautiful. I almost wish there was an aftermarket lower grille to be able to see it more..

EDIT: after looking at it again, although it may help with a hard collision, it seems it would likely still hit the bypass valve because it's very large and sticks out the front rather than the side like the others.

[JANNETTYRACING]

Awesome, nice job on the install, let us know if we can be of assistance.

[hogwild87]

Damn looks like you got the race intercooler I'm waiting on. I have the stage 2 now and procharger told me they were currently out of stock on the race intercoolers cuz like what you mentioned the company that makes them machine is down til the first of sept

[Eyefixstuff]

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Awesome, nice job on the install, let us know if we can be of assistance.

Thanks Ted. I'm doing some data logging. I'm sure I'll be contacting you soon.

[chrest]