posted 02-25-2009 01:31 PM                  

Here is our latest project now. Its a 1999 Prowler, it already was pretty quick when it came into the shop as it already had a paxton supercharger on it. It also has the prowler pro gears installed.

Here's where we are at now with it. Its all stripped down and the wiring harness has been removed to be integrated with the Hemi harness.

The plans as of now are: brand new 6.1 Hemi crate motor, custom stainless headers (1.675" primaries), 3" stainless true dual exhaust with magnaflow performance mufflers, Install the paxton supercharger and wiring modifications.

I'm also going to be developing a Big Brake kit using 14" rotors and 6 piston calipers for the front. This kit will go into production after we test this prowler.

posted 02-27-2009 03:01 PM                  

Your right, the frame will twist like a Pretzel and the shocks spring rate will be off due to extra weight on the front wheels.

I wish them all the luck in the world, but putting a V8 in the Prowler is "easier said then done".

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posted 03-13-2009 08:55 AM                  

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just one question,what are you going to do to solve the overheating problems you will have.ps,a larger rad is not the answer.

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Thanks for the help, I would never have thought of that on my own. Are you employed currently? I could really use some of your knowledge up here at my shop, I have no idea how I've gotten by all these years without your help.

Another question, have you ever actually even removed a radiator? (and by remove i mean actually take a wrench and do it yourself, not read about it on the internet and tell people how great your prowler mechanic could have done it)

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I bet the dash will look like a Christmas Tree. The real money comes when they have to get the HEMI 64 Bit CPU to talk to the Prowlers 16 bit CPU. Your right, the frame will twist like a Pretzel and the shocks spring rate will be off due to extra weight on the front wheels. I wish them all the luck in the world, but putting a V8 in the Prowler is "easier said then done".

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No one said its easy, thats why I'm doing it, the computers don't care what bit the processor is running at, all they need to do is share sensor signals (tps, crank sensor, etc)
All those signals are still analog on both the prowler and hemi computer. They have reference voltage and the sensor varies the resistance to change the reading, the crank and cam sensors are still hall effect on both prowler and hemi.

It sounds like you have no idea what you are talking about when you keep saying the 64bit vs 16 bit, the CPU inside the computers aren't actually going to be communicating with eachother, so it doesn't matter what processor bit they run.

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posted 03-13-2009 12:45 PM                  

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Originally posted by catfish:
this guy is the one whos rude.especially when every prowler
built w/a v8,has overheated.its not about trying,its about offending a couple of people on this site.he may have swapped alot of engines,but never a prowler.its a different animal.he can do what ever he wants,but dont come on here and offend me.a prowler v8 swap is at a minimum 25.000 to 30.000,inc price of motor to do it right.
glad its not my car.

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That ain't write!!

posted 03-13-2009 01:17 PM                  

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posted 03-13-2009 02:56 PM                  

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Originally posted by nitrosteve:
I don't think the builder of this car has asked for anyones approval concerning this project. He is doing it! 20, 30, 40 years in any business doesn't mean a thing in this situation. If people never tried anything new we would still be living in the dark ages. I'm guessing uneducated people told others you will never go to the Moon or Mars, but people believed they could and they have. I don't understand the negativity here, this is a very interesting project and just maybe there is someone intelligent enough to get it done. Telling someone he belongs on the PT site is totally uncalled for and rude. I don't think this member reacted any differently than most of us would have, after being attacked for trying something new. I tend to agree with his stance let him do his work and see what happens but don't criticize someone for trying. How inane are the people posting criticism concerning this project going to feel when he succeeds, and he just might? We should be encouraging someone taking on this monumental task and show our support and enthusiasm, not casting dispersions on his ability to complete this project successfully. Even if the project isn't a success at least he had the courage to try. I for one will give him a chance, maybe others criticizing should do the same. If people hadn't dared to try new and different things, you wouldn't be driving the Prowler you have in your garage, you are though because someone believed they could do something others said would never be done.

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Steve
I Couldn't agree with you more, Thanks for a well written & accurate response. JMHO

Brandon performance_innovations
Wishing you the very best on this build & very much looking forward to your success and any updates on it.

toys

posted 03-13-2009 04:21 PM                  

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Originally posted by catfish:
.you belong on the pt website,with some those other
idiots.

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Jan, the above comment you made about the PT Website is not only uncalled for and immature it is truly offensive. I think you owe EVERY MEMBER there an apology! Last time I looked, you were a Member there too. Are you calling Yourself an idiot?