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ChargedCamaro · 03-02-2013, 11:36 AM

I'm looking into buying a F1-R with a cog drive. I was trying to see if anyone has ran this blower. It will never see the drag strip, but I do want to start doing more road courses this year. It is not a daily driver and only driven a couple of times a month. Would this setup be a horrible choice for my car? Any info would be great, thanks guys.

Unreal · 03-02-2013, 12:19 PM

For a road course, yes IMO. That is a blower for making 800-950rwhp. If you are planning on a motor and everything else to go with it, it is a great blower. If you want to slap one on a stock ls3, I would say no. You are better off with a D1 or Novi 1500.

BullF-16 · 03-02-2013, 12:33 PM

How would a cog drive work out on a road course?

I'm assuming M6.

Z_Rocks · 03-02-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChargedCamaro

I'm looking into buying a F1-R with a cog drive. I was trying to see if anyone has ran this blower. It will never see the drag strip, but I do want to start doing more road courses this year. It is not a daily driver and only driven a couple of times a month. Would this setup be a horrible choice for my car? Any info would be great, thanks guys.

For road course, I'd say go with a built high rev 427 NA motor than F/I. Heat from F/I will be your worst enemy. A NA runs the course much smother.

ChargedCamaro · 03-02-2013, 01:57 PM

It's not strictly a road coarse car, it's 90 percent street driven and 10 track.

Detoxx03 · 03-02-2013, 02:35 PM

If that's the case the F1R is a great blower.

jrpxxii · 03-02-2013, 05:12 PM

I would stay away from the F1R as heat is a big issue. I had one on my car so I am telling you my experience. If you are going to drive this on the street it will get really hot. I have the F2 now and it runs 60 degrees cooler than the R. Depending on what hp level you are wanting I wold look at a different model.

ChargedCamaro · 03-02-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

I would stay away from the F1R as heat is a big issue. I had one on my car so I am telling you my experience. If you are going to drive this on the street it will get really hot. I have the F2 now and it runs 60 degrees cooler than the R. Depending on what hp level you are wanting I wold look at a different model.

Do you think it will be a big issue with heat?

I have a Maggie on my car now and I know it has heat soak as well, I'm looking to run in the 700-800 range.

grocerygetter · 03-02-2013, 05:49 PM

700-800...why not a D1sc?...or what about better cooling mods for the blower you have and get a port matched lower for it and pulley down. With a cam that range is attainable.
What I am getting at is to ask yourself if you are sure you want to change blowers and spend/lose a chunk of cash.

Pro Stock John · 03-02-2013, 06:47 PM

To put things in perspective, the F1R blower is capable of running mid 8's in a lighter car.

03-02-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
ChargedCamaro Drives: Twin Turbo LSX Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,291	Reviews/advice on the Procharger F1-R. I'm looking into buying a F1-R with a cog drive. I was trying to see if anyone has ran this blower. It will never see the drag strip, but I do want to start doing more road courses this year. It is not a daily driver and only driven a couple of times a month. Would this setup be a horrible choice for my car? Any info would be great, thanks guys.

03-02-2013, 12:19 PM	#2
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	For a road course, yes IMO. That is a blower for making 800-950rwhp. If you are planning on a motor and everything else to go with it, it is a great blower. If you want to slap one on a stock ls3, I would say no. You are better off with a D1 or Novi 1500. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

03-02-2013, 12:33 PM	#3
BullF-16 USAF retired! Thank God! Drives: 2011 1SS, 1LT red,1LT/RS SGM 98Z28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,799	How would a cog drive work out on a road course? I'm assuming M6. __________________ HKE LSX427(Mast blk lbl 305 6bolt LS7heads, PatG231/246 blower cam, RWHP/TQ: 1281/1133 SNL Performance Custom Twin PT6766 BB turbos 4 to 25psi selectable on the Boost Leash controller, Squash dual 400LPH/ID2000s, ALKY 4 gal meth, Autometer AFR/Bst/oilpres/oiltemp/fuelpress gauges, Pedders Justice road crs pkg: All HD bushes, supercar 12kg coil overs, supercar ZL1 sways, camber plates all setup by JusticePete! :Gforce 9" 35spline S-Trac, 1500hp Outlaw axles, 3.5"alum DS, Monster Triple disc; 4xForgeline 19x10.5 4xBridgestone 305/30R19 RE-11, CTS-v calipers/rotors/Cobalt friction XR1/3 pads

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03-02-2013, 05:12 PM	#7
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I would stay away from the F1R as heat is a big issue. I had one on my car so I am telling you my experience. If you are going to drive this on the street it will get really hot. I have the F2 now and it runs 60 degrees cooler than the R. Depending on what hp level you are wanting I wold look at a different model. __________________

03-02-2013, 01:57 PM	#5
ChargedCamaro Drives: Twin Turbo LSX Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,291	It's not strictly a road coarse car, it's 90 percent street driven and 10 track.

03-02-2013, 05:49 PM	#9
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	700-800...why not a D1sc?...or what about better cooling mods for the blower you have and get a port matched lower for it and pulley down. With a cam that range is attainable. What I am getting at is to ask yourself if you are sure you want to change blowers and spend/lose a chunk of cash. __________________ -John S.

03-02-2013, 06:47 PM	#10
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	To put things in perspective, the F1R blower is capable of running mid 8's in a lighter car. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800