17 Z71 5.3 ProCharger launch/snow/updates

Gorske · January 19, 2019

Been a while since I posted any updates. Truck now has a Corsa dB cat-back, recently did a launch video, and today did a driving in snow video. Also got some more love from ProCharger as well on their Facebook page so check it out! Enjoy!

L86 All Terrain · January 23, 2019

I love this truck. That would absolutely destroy my 6.2L. How many F150's have you made cry so far?

Husker_1911 · January 26, 2019

On 1/19/2019 at 1:01 PM, Gorske said:

Been a while since I posted any updates. Truck now has a Corsa dB cat-back, recently did a launch video, and today did a driving in snow video. Also got some more love from ProCharger as well on their Facebook page so check it out! Enjoy!

How does the low-end/mid-range/part throttle feel with the Procharger? I ask because we are all aware that centrifugal blowers don’t make their boost the same way the roots (Maggie) or twin screw (Whipple) do.

Gorske · February 6, 2019

On 1/26/2019 at 1:44 PM, Husker_1911 said:

How does the low-end/mid-range/part throttle feel with the Procharger? I ask because we are all aware that centrifugal blowers don’t make their boost the same way the roots (Maggie) or twin screw (Whipple) do.

So sorry it took so long to reply. Being the way the surge system is on the ProCharger kit you don't build any boost till 3500rpm. However with the Klug Performance tune it still feel great and responds very well under those various throttles. In 3rd gear with medium throttle because of the load in that gear and less vacuum the valve does close and you do see some boost around 3psi and even that low of boost you can feel it when it goes in the motor via just being purged off.

TJay74 · February 8, 2019

Coming from someone who also owns a 2017 Camaro SS 1LE with a Procharger D1SC I can tell you this, you will still notice the Procharger under light throttle as well. As said once the surge valve closes the boost starts building, 2-5 psi is noticeable that the power is starting to come on.

UnlimitedMatt · February 16, 2019

On 1/19/2019 at 12:01 PM, Gorske said:

Been a while since I posted any updates. Truck now has a Corsa dB cat-back, recently did a launch video, and today did a driving in snow video. Also got some more love from ProCharger as well on their Facebook page so check it out! Enjoy!

Do you have any concerns with running your ProCharger in such cold weather?

I had one on my 2015 Canyon and ProCharger had a warning in the install instructions to not use the procharger in temperatures below freezing. From what I learned, ProCharger had experienced failures in extreme cold, apparently the different metals (aluminum housing and steel impeller) expand and contract at different rates in the cold.

The warning may have just been a way for ProCharger to avoid paying out warranty claims for folks in the north that beat too hard on them in the cold.

I ended up removing my ProCharger and selling my Canyon. But after watching your videos, I am tempted to install it on my 2018 Silverado.

Juniorss · February 18, 2019

I have to say that the 5.3 in my dads Sierra is a dog compared to the 5.7 in my ram. It looks like a procharger is the way to go for his truck once the warranty expires.

Gorske · March 19, 2019

On ‎2‎/‎16‎/‎2019 at 10:59 AM, UnlimitedMatt said:

Do you have any concerns with running your ProCharger in such cold weather?

I had one on my 2015 Canyon and ProCharger had a warning in the install instructions to not use the procharger in temperatures below freezing. From what I learned, ProCharger had experienced failures in extreme cold, apparently the different metals (aluminum housing and steel impeller) expand and contract at different rates in the cold.

The warning may have just been a way for ProCharger to avoid paying out warranty claims for folks in the north that beat too hard on them in the cold.

I ended up removing my ProCharger and selling my Canyon. But after watching your videos, I am tempted to install it on my 2018 Silverado.

Well after a cold winter here in Michigan zero issues or failures with the ProCharger this winter. That being said I did let my truck run/warm up at least 5 minutes before driving it if the temp was under 40 degrees to get some heat in the unit. ProCharger just recommends your vehicle is at full operating temp before taking it over 3,000 rpm.

BCMoto · March 19, 2019

Very nice build you have going on. I want a procharger on my 18 silverado 6.2

Gorske · March 19, 2019

8 minutes ago, BCMoto said:

Very nice build you have going on. I want a procharger on my 18 silverado 6.2

Thank you. As well as my 5.3 runs with a ProCharger I could only imagine how well a 6.2 would run with one.

BCMoto · March 19, 2019

Yeah the truck stock was good, I have added a corsa exhaust a AFE intake and a hypertech tuner to make up for the 3.5in lift and 305/55/20's ive put on it. I want to swap out tosome 4.10 gears before the procharger

Gorske · March 19, 2019

15 minutes ago, BCMoto said:

Yeah the truck stock was good, I have added a corsa exhaust a AFE intake and a hypertech tuner to make up for the 3.5in lift and 305/55/20's ive put on it. I want to swap out tosome 4.10 gears before the procharger

Very nice. Sounds like you could use a good custom tune as well