Originally Posted by Turbojack

I have a friend that bought a boat back in 2000 that had twin 454's with procharges. He has run the boat hard every year. Motors are still going strong. Has torn up 1 outdrive in all these years.

If they are set up right they will run great and live a long life.

Originally Posted by IN25Outlaw

I am putting a 540 with procharger in 04 25ol. Schumaker built the engine right from top to bottom 4 years ago and engine has been great. 800hp/800lb. I like the power curve of the procharger, just keeps pulling

Originally Posted by Baja_342

Start here.
http://www.jegs.com/s/tech-articles/...+-+Centrifugal

Everyone has an opinion. I would consider doing a roots type (Whipple) for example to be more reliable. Personally, I view all of them as time bombs. There's a lot more to it than bolting on a "blower" and mashing the throttles. Some engines are good candidates for supercharging and some not so much. Then you need to have outdrives that can handle the extra power. Some hulls respond better to throwing power at them better than others.

A lot of people in this hobby enjoy engine building, chasing a speed goal, racing, etc. I enjoy going fast as well, but I'm a bigger fan of stock reliability. For me it's stock black motors and family fun on the water. For the next guy it's helmets, Life Line jackets and breaking the 150 MPH mark. To each their own.

Originally Posted by conneroutlaw

I read the article, and looked my unit up online. From my novice experience and lack of motor knowledge. The oneI have seems to be a safew choice for me.
if you have time could you take a look and tell me your opinion.

The site is: http://www.procharger.com/marine/M_t...imonials.shtml

It sounds like a decent one. It was already on the boat when I bought it. Please give me your opinion it is m1

thank you

Originally Posted by Baja_342

I am not an expert in engines. My opinion would get you a cup of coffee, along with $2. I've read that before. quotes like “I like it. It’s really a good, easy bolt on” are what scare me. I don't view superchargeing in any from as a way to prolong an engine's life, quite the opposite. Therefore they do not intrest me.

Originally Posted by Baja_342

I am not an expert in engines. My opinion would get you a cup of coffee, along with $2. I've read that before. quotes like “I like it. It’s really a good, easy bolt on” are what scare me. I don't view superchargeing in any from as a way to prolong an engine's life, quite the opposite. Therefore they do not intrest me.

Originally Posted by GRH

I ran a ProCharger M1 with 3lbs of boost for over 200 hours on a 496Mag.... never had a single issue.... went from turning a 24 Bravo at 5000 to turning a 28 bravo @5000 ....easily 10-12 mph gain.... no loss of fuel mileage under 4000 rpm's.... no change to the mannerisms of the stock 496... done right its the best $5000 you can spend for 10-12 mph imo....

Originally Posted by Baja_342

I am not an expert in engines. My opinion would get you a cup of coffee, along with $2. I've read that before. quotes like “I like it. It’s really a good, easy bolt on” are what scare me. I don't view superchargeing in any from as a way to prolong an engine's life, quite the opposite. Therefore they do not intrest me.

Originally Posted by Baja_342

I am not an expert in engines. My opinion would get you a cup of coffee, along with $2. I've read that before. quotes like “I like it. It’s really a good, easy bolt on” are what scare me. I don't view superchargeing in any from as a way to prolong an engine's life, quite the opposite. Therefore they do not intrest me.