In this tech piece, we’ll take a look at the feature-filled Schoneck Composites supercharger reverse drive system that we’ll be using on our Project BlownZ, along with a look into the ProCharger F-1R blower and other F-1 series superchargers.
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Tech Review: Schoneck Composites ProCharger Reverse Drive System
by Andrew Wolf
on September 20, 2012
An overview of the refinements made to ProCharger’s F-Series Superchargers, from the vaunted new F-1X to the monster F-3R, with racing history and excerpts from ProCharger-powered racers.
Chris Alston’s Chassisworks has helped lead the charge in hardcore supercharging accessories with the development of the Component Drive System, a supercharger belt and gear drive setup that also features a host of innovative accessory drives. Join us as we review the CDS system on our Project BlownZ Camaro.
Curious to know whether or not your current LS-based engine needs a vacuum pump? We put one to the test; installing a GZ Motorsports Sportsman vacuum pump on a big-inch 454ci. LSx. What did the dyno numbers reveal? Read on to find out, right here!
Tech: Installing A Chiseled Water Tank And Intercooler Into Blown Z
by Rick Seitz
on January 7, 2013
We finally have our Chiseled Performance intercooler and water tank installed into our BlownZ Camaro project car, and we are happy with the results to say the least. Check out this latest installment of our ongoing build to learn more!
We’ve connected with Turbosmart USA to help us guide you, our readers, to a better understanding of how blowoff valves and wastegates work and how they’re properly sized for a given application, engine combination, and horsepower output.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a company with more options for adding nitrous to an LS engine than Nitrous Express, or simply NX as it’s known to their fans. Founded in 1996, and still owned and operated by Mike Wood, the company takes great pride in the quality, engineering, safety, and power of their systems.
ProCharger is about to unleash their new i-1 supercharger that promises to completely change the way we think about centrifugal boost.
Project BlownZ gets a power upgrade in the form of a brand-spankin’-new ProCharger F-1X supercharger. We spoke with ProCharger’s Sergio Schifman, who was happy to detail some of the performance advantages of this new piece. Testing and race results inside!
