Supercharger install times?

Epx998 · 02-06-2018, 11:21 AM

By the various books, what are the install times (on avg) for these blower kits?

Magnueson
Whipple
Procharger?

Thanks!

oneredry · 02-06-2018, 12:31 PM

my Maggie, I took my time. could have done it in a weekend (and that's not at a fast pace.) took me 2 weekends worth and some odds and ends during the busy week days. wanted to make sure I was doing it right and didn't miss a step. The only help I had was the harmonic pulley. It was a bear.

Eyefixstuff · 02-06-2018, 12:50 PM

Did my procharger install (with race IC which probably takes more time since you need to remove one of the auxiliary radiators and cut a couple things.) in 5 hours 30 minutes. Granted that is with first preparing all my tools and having everything I could possibly need at my disposal at my shop. Followed every step to the T. And I’m also a mechanic though I’ve never installed one of these before. Not sure what a shop would charge but I would assume no more than like 7 hours assuming it’s the canned tune and not custom tune.

If you are planning on doing the install yourself, you can find the install PDF and actually study it before hand. Sounds ridiculous but I did that and it probably saved time.

Epx998 · 02-06-2018, 01:27 PM

Ok 6 hours on the procharger. My Chevy dealer will install a supercharger, the quoted me around $1900 not including oil and plugs, so just seeing what that works out to hourly.

oneredry · 02-06-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Epx998

Ok 6 hours on the procharger. My Chevy dealer will install a supercharger, the quoted me around $1900 not including oil and plugs, so just seeing what that works out to hourly.

I see that your in cali which means prices are 5x normal than any other state. IF your say from Ohio at an hourly rate of 95.00 an hour that's exactly 20 hours. so that's about right.

Epx998 · 02-06-2018, 01:38 PM

Highest I've seen here is $200 an hour from Cunningham down in SoCal. There is a local shop will do the install at $100-125 with a Camaro club discount. I haven't seen their shop yet though. Install and probably a remote tune from Jannetty, could be a fun summer this year.

JANNETTYRACING · 02-06-2018, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epx998

By the various books, what are the install times (on avg) for these blower kits?

Magnueson
Whipple
Procharger?

Thanks!

1 to 2.5 days work Easiest to hardest P,M,W

Epx998 · 02-06-2018, 03:26 PM

My dealer is currently doing a Procharger on a Grand Sport, two ECS blowers in the last few weeks. I think I got my shop picked, back to picking the blower. I can never decide that one.

parbreak · 02-06-2018, 03:45 PM

Less than 6 hours on Procharger including new plugs.

ProCharger · 02-06-2018, 03:54 PM

I have had guys do a ProCharger kit in like 5 hours rocking through it.
But I would say 6-8 taking your time is more average.

(which is inline with the person on here that posted saying 5:30)

We made it as easy as pie to install. That way you can spend the rest of your $$$$ you saved (and time) installing a meth system, or other goodies like exhaust or cam etc.

Joe's_cool_1le · 02-06-2018, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProCharger

I have had guys do a ProCharger kit in like 5 hours rocking through it.
But I would say 6-8 taking your time is more average.

(which is inline with the person on here that posted saying 5:30)

We made it as easy as pie to install. That way you can spend the rest of your $$$$ you saved (and time) installing a meth system, or other goodies like exhaust or cam etc.

Missed pistons!

Epx998 · 02-06-2018, 04:32 PM

ProCharger hows that CARB cert coming? (Seriously, or ya'll not applying?)

ProCharger · 02-07-2018, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epx998

ProCharger hows that CARB cert coming? (Seriously, or ya'll not applying?)

I don't think a week goes by that we don't have a car out getting tested.

We just have a LOT of applications to get tested, and LOTS of year cars.
(since we make so many dang kits across the "big three" )

Now that the 2015-2017 Mustangs are done.
I believe the current plan is for 5th Gen Camaros, and then C7's.
I don't know where 6th Gen Camaros fall into that.

The process is slow and tedious. But it works.

Epx998 · 02-07-2018, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProCharger

I don't think a week goes by that we don't have a car out getting tested.

We just have a LOT of applications to get tested, and LOTS of year cars.
(since we make so many dang kits across the "big three" )

Now that the 2015-2017 Mustangs are done.
I believe the current plan is for 5th Gen Camaros, and then C7's.
I don't know where 6th Gen Camaros fall into that.

The process is slow and tedious. But it works.

Not for a while it sounds like, spring is just around the corner to. Ya'll need to get stuck in it already ;P

02-06-2018, 11:21 AM	#1
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02-06-2018, 12:31 PM	#2
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	my Maggie, I took my time. could have done it in a weekend (and that's not at a fast pace.) took me 2 weekends worth and some odds and ends during the busy week days. wanted to make sure I was doing it right and didn't miss a step. The only help I had was the harmonic pulley. It was a bear. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

02-06-2018, 12:50 PM	#3
Eyefixstuff Drives: 16’ 2SS A8 HBM Procharged Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 410	Did my procharger install (with race IC which probably takes more time since you need to remove one of the auxiliary radiators and cut a couple things.) in 5 hours 30 minutes. Granted that is with first preparing all my tools and having everything I could possibly need at my disposal at my shop. Followed every step to the T. And I’m also a mechanic though I’ve never installed one of these before. Not sure what a shop would charge but I would assume no more than like 7 hours assuming it’s the canned tune and not custom tune. If you are planning on doing the install yourself, you can find the install PDF and actually study it before hand. Sounds ridiculous but I did that and it probably saved time. __________________ 16' 2SS A8 Hyperblue \| P1SC-1, Race IC \| JMS fuel pump voltage booster \| Jannetty custom tune \| Elite E2-X catch can \| M017 Wheels

02-06-2018, 01:38 PM	#6
Epx998 \|Engineer\| Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 402	Highest I've seen here is $200 an hour from Cunningham down in SoCal. There is a local shop will do the install at $100-125 with a Camaro club discount. I haven't seen their shop yet though. Install and probably a remote tune from Jannetty, could be a fun summer this year. Last edited by Epx998; 02-06-2018 at 02:20 PM.

02-06-2018, 03:45 PM	#9
parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	Less than 6 hours on Procharger including new plugs. __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

02-06-2018, 01:27 PM	#4
Epx998 \|Engineer\| Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 402	Ok 6 hours on the procharger. My Chevy dealer will install a supercharger, the quoted me around $1900 not including oil and plugs, so just seeing what that works out to hourly.

02-06-2018, 03:26 PM	#8
Epx998 \|Engineer\| Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 402	My dealer is currently doing a Procharger on a Grand Sport, two ECS blowers in the last few weeks. I think I got my shop picked, back to picking the blower. I can never decide that one.

02-06-2018, 03:54 PM	#10
ProCharger Drives: Many C7's Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kansas City Posts: 573	I have had guys do a ProCharger kit in like 5 hours rocking through it. But I would say 6-8 taking your time is more average. (which is inline with the person on here that posted saying 5:30) We made it as easy as pie to install. That way you can spend the rest of your $$$$ you saved (and time) installing a meth system, or other goodies like exhaust or cam etc.

02-06-2018, 04:32 PM	#12
Epx998 \|Engineer\| Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 402	ProCharger hows that CARB cert coming? (Seriously, or ya'll not applying?)

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