D3 Performance Engineering Gen5 Procharger Development

[v10tt]

Driveability tuning is going to be the KEY on this package, Nice set up!!

[rlhay2]

A screw is the way to go but this centrifugal looks pretty good and in the end

I was skeptical of a twin screw on an 8.4L engine. I had a twin screw on a 5.4 V8 and it blew the tires off with ease. That extra 3.0L of displacement should be worse.

Perhaps being drive by wire, there could have been a way to tame some civility but that would require a knowledgeable and experience tuner.

[Evan@D3PE]

I was skeptical of a twin screw on an 8.4L engine. I had a twin screw on a 5.4 V8 and it blew the tires off with ease. That extra 3.0L of displacement should be worse.

Perhaps being drive by wire, there could have been a way to tame some civility but that would require a knowledgeable and experience tuner.

No it's still bad having a 1000whp car on a roots blower lol especially with a big engine. There is only so much you can do tune wise and in my opinion they are not fun to drive since it's basically an off/on switch. Aside from that, another thing a little harder to nail down is the cooling with a roots blower. We make a ton of HX systems for factory roots cars to improve cooling with elevated power so it's not impossible but something to keep in mind. That being said, our centrifugal kit will have an option to regulate boost and make the power wherever you want it if desired

[v10tt]

What type in intercooler is the Centrifugal going to use?

[Evan@D3PE]

What type in intercooler is the Centrifugal going to use?

We've gone back and forth a little bit in regards of fitment and placement but we're back to a front mount air to air at the moment which we'll be testing thoroughly before production

[ACR]

No it's still bad having a 1000whp car on a roots blower lol especially with a big engine. There is only so much you can do tune wise and in my opinion they are not fun to drive since it's basically an off/on switch. Aside from that, another thing a little harder to nail down is the cooling with a roots blower. We make a ton of HX systems for factory roots cars to improve cooling with elevated power so it's not impossible but something to keep in mind. That being said, our centrifugal kit will have an option to regulate boost and make the power wherever you want it if desired

Excellent post. Cooling is a factor with a roots blower, much more so than with a centri blower

We've gone back and forth a little bit in regards of fitment and placement but we're back to a front mount air to air at the moment which we'll be testing thoroughly before production

Air to water, more consistent IATs and ice tank possibility, no charge loss

[Murpowa]

Fantastic work. This is coming together nicely! Big thumbs up to you for the enthusiasm and momentum in this build

[Evan@D3PE]

Excellent post. Cooling is a factor with a roots blower, much more so than with a centri blower


Air to water, more consistent IATs and ice tank possibility, no charge loss

We're still likely making an upgraded "race version" intercooler using an air to water but to keep everything as cost effective as possible we are going to test with an air to air front mount first. Packaging is a pain both ways honestly so we have gone back and forth but I know that's what the mass public will probably prefer price wise as opposed to the air to water intercooler, pump, heat exchanger, lines, tank, etc. We won't release the air to air if temps aren't acceptable of course

[donk_316]

A big old Air to Air mounted in front would be kick ass honestly. Looks awesome!

[rlhay2]

Offer both!

Drag racers want A2W for the efficiency.

Road racers want A2A for the reliability and lack of required maintenance.

It's not better vs worse but more picking the right tool for the job.

[G37Sam]

Nothing beats a fat intercooler poking through the front bumper!

[Simms]

Nothing beats a fat intercooler poking through the front bumper!

Agree! It looks awesome, but robs you of airflow to your radiator.

[Jack B]

You definitely might have issues on a long track sessions if you restrict the borderline radiator

Agree! It looks awesome, but robs you of airflow to your radiator.

[Simms]

You definitely might have issues on a long track sessions if you restrict the borderline radiator

I ran VERY warm on the track with my 96 TT. At some point, I'm going to remove my front mount intercooler for an air to water. All good on the street and strip, but makes me uncomfortable at the track.

The old girl has a 160 thermo, aluminum rad, Roe facia kit, and Dan Cragin pusher fan setup.

[Evan@D3PE]

First start up!

[7TH_SIGN]

Awesome job guys! The community greatly appreciates your hard work.

[FLATOUT]

She spins!

[jvm728]

I'm an engineer and do product design every day. This is solid work, very impressed. You guys have my business in the future for sure. Great job.

[Jack B]

If you go into politics you have my vote - great start.

[Evan@D3PE]

Intercooler and piping coming together



And another video from behind

https://www.facebook.com/evan.davis....1302986561395/

[Evan@D3PE]

[Antonio@CalvoMotorsports]

You put a wastegate on the charge pipe and vent boost through it.

[XXX BLK]

Evan, I will have your supporting vendor up ASAP. Thank you.

[Evan@D3PE]

Sorry for the cell phone pics guys but I figured you would want to see our progress from last night

D3PE fuel system going in on Monday then we start tuning!

[Space Truckin]

Sweeet...looking good!