Procharger i-1 Stage II Intercooled System

[SYNGSS]

Anyone here using this kit? I'm considering this purchasing the i-1 kit with the optional programmable tuner. I'm hoping some one here can give me some feedback on this. One of the features I like is can be set in touring mode if your just putting with out building boost. It also has sport mode and competition mode or custom mode.

From what I read it seems to be a well rounded option from Procharger, However it's a pricey kit compared to other options out there.

Thanks in advance.

[agent5]

I've got it installed and I love it. As my daily driver it allows me to be in touring mode (no boost pretty much) and not put any wear or sport mode which allows for street tires to hook before pushing you up to 7.5-8PSI or competitive which is a locked differential similar to the P1SC. I think it's one of the more under-rated super chargers for the daily driver. I've had it in now for 1.5 years and 0 issues.

[cmack]

I am very much trying to decide my route. I started out really liking the i-1. Now, the AGP twin turbo kit is top of my list. The price is similar but with the i-1 you are limited with boost and programming. I do not want to pay that kind of money and run out of room to grow. Since I know very little on the subject that is just my .000000002

[SYNGSS]

Originally Posted by cmack

I am very much trying to decide my route. I started out really liking the i-1. Now, the AGP twin turbo kit is top of my list. The price is similar but with the i-1 you are limited with boost and programming. I do not want to pay that kind of money and run out of room to grow. Since I know very little on the subject that is just my .000000002

Your right about room to grow with these kits, I decided to go with the ECS kit. I'm seeing members here hitting over 800rwhp with these superchargers
It seems to be less expensive salutation and with the extra I saved I was able to add a meth kit and a MGW shifter and gauges installed and dyno tuned for the same cost as the i-1 kit.

[cmack]

Originally Posted by SYNGSS

Your right about room to grow with these kits, I decided to go with the ECS kit. I'm seeing members here hitting over 800rwhp with these superchargers
It seems to be less expensive salutation and with the extra I saved I was able to add a meth kit and a MGW shifter and gauges installed and dyno tuned for the same cost as the i-1 kit.

The ECS kit good for 650hp is $8,299.00 off their website. The AGP twin turbo kit is good for 800 hp $5950. Once you factor in injectors/pump/etc/etc it is still only $7125. If you bump up the turbos to 1k rwhp - the kit is still 7725. Unless someone points out what I am missing, I do not see hp per dollar value in superchargers.
The other item I am interested is boost control. The i-1 has limited boost control while the turbos are infinitely adjustable. Right now I am trying to learn about the boost by gear. Electronic gizmo that you can map out you boost over both rpm and gear.

Again I have very little knowledge on the subject but I am going through the same decision. Personally I will be upset with myself if I spent this kind of money and have to tear down and replace with something entirely different (later down the road). My .000000002


-Chris

[ecreps]

Originally Posted by cmack

The ECS kit good for 650hp is $8,299.00 off their website. The AGP twin turbo kit is good for 800 hp $5950. Once you factor in injectors/pump/etc/etc it is still only $7125. If you bump up the turbos to 1k rwhp - the kit is still 7725. Unless someone points out what I am missing, I do not see hp per dollar value in superchargers.
The other item I am interested is boost control. The i-1 has limited boost control while the turbos are infinitely adjustable. Right now I am trying to learn about the boost by gear. Electronic gizmo that you can map out you boost over both rpm and gear.

Again I have very little knowledge on the subject but I am going through the same decision. Personally I will be upset with myself if I spent this kind of money and have to tear down and replace with something entirely different (later down the road). My .000000002


-Chris

While I somewhat agree with you; they are different systems and will have different results.

The Novi 1500/T-trim will do 800rwhp with the right setup. It's also less expensive on their website:

http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=137

The AGP setup will do like 850-900 rwp with the base turbos. Bolting on bigger turbos is def and option, but they are an added cost.

You can bolt on a YSI to the ECS setup and make a bunch more HP also.

Fuel needs will be similar between the two. Install is pretty straight forward for both. Maybe a little easier/faster with the ECS.

At the same power levels they will behave differently; not really either is better or worse just different. You can't go wrong with either, IMO.

[agent5]

I agree with everyones notes. The i1 is ideal for the bolt-on daily driver car who wants ZL1 power and unlike most centri's can actually deliver instant boost thanks to its varying ratios. It's probably not the kit to base on for crazy power. The stock install (on a stock car) will get you to about 525-550 RWHP. If you start with headers exhaust you will likely gain more. I'm one driver who just wanted that instant power on the street without having to spool up or rev to high RPM to achieve full boost.

Bottom line, depends what your aiming for on improvements.

[SYNGSS]

Originally Posted by agent5

I agree with everyones notes. The i1 is ideal for the bolt-on daily driver car who wants ZL1 power and unlike most centri's can actually deliver instant boost thanks to its varying ratios. It's probably not the kit to base on for crazy power. The stock install (on a stock car) will get you to about 525-550 RWHP. If you start with headers exhaust you will likely gain more. I'm one driver who just wanted that instant power on the street without having to spool up or rev to high RPM to achieve full boost.

Bottom line, depends what your aiming for on improvements.

Yes I figured that out after doing lots of research, The I-1 is not for me. I want a kit I can upgrade down the road and the ECS kit fits the bill for my build and future upgrades. Thanks for all the input guys

[cmack]

Originally Posted by ecreps

While I somewhat agree with you; they are different systems and will have different results.
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You can't go wrong with either, IMO.

[WTXB03]

Old thread but just wanted to chime in. I have Procharger I1 on a 2010 camaro SS and it’s a good kit but limited. You can have some fun in the custom settings mode but my problem is trying to get traction and I am running NITTO drag radials. With twin turbos your options are unlimited just about. The more money you want to spend the more HP and Torque you can have.