Quote Originally Posted by Timmy View Post
Man oh man guys... Exhaust leak this, wrong sensor that, crankcase ventilation, your own mods to fix things that Prodigy should have thought of, etc. etc...
Checking for and solving exhaust leaks at connection points are a normal part of installing any new exhaust system, and they are easily solved. If leaks at the re-used header gasket turn out to be common, then maybe Prodigy will start including replacement gaskets in the kit. My guess is that Prodigy hasn't had problems with reusing the gaskets on any of their installs yet, so there was no reason for them to believe it could be an issue.

BTW - my leak at the header gasket is actually quite small. I can't hear it, it's not throwing any codes, and my gas mileage is still very good. I only know it's there because I sprayed soapy water on that area while blowing air into the tail pipe with a shop vac, and it created a cluster of bubbles there.

NOLAjeeper's O2 sensor issue was a simple install error caused by mistake in the install guide that can be easily fixed.

Crankcase ventilation mods I posted were cosmetic only, because I'm OCD about keeping my mods looking as "factory" as possible.

These are all minor issues. As an early adopter, I knew there was a risk of unexpected minor issues. With a major modification like this, some issues don't become apparent until many kits have been installed by many different people. It's just the nature of the beast, which is why many people wait for the early adopters to shake out the early issues. I'm being a good early adopter and providing feedback to Prodigy so that they may choose to improve their product for future customers

I'll gladly take these minor issues instead of something like this: http://www.wranglerforum.com/f202/ma...l#post12227585


Quote Originally Posted by Timmy View Post
Makes me feel that the supercharger really is a more simple setup over a turbo.
Yes, regardless of the minor install issues you mention, a supercharger install is simpler. It's just inherently simpler because it doesn't require the exhaust system to be re-routed.


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Sounds like the stage 1 is on par
Being "on par" while being about $1000 less expensive is actually quite impressive. For all-out full throttle acceleration performance, even the stage 1 turbo will probably beat the superchargers.


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Line up all three Jeeps, the RIPP, the Magy, and the Prodigy, hit the record button on a camera and lets watch these suckers do a race-off, IN 4 HIGH, and then post it on YouTube, and we can just end this once and for all.
I'd like to see that. I suggest including a stock jeep in that lineup for comparison

The problem would be that some are 2-door, some 4-door, different tires, axle ratios, and weights. The wrangler seems to be a uniquely challenging vehicle to get valid performance comparisons. Even in stock form, there's a variety of curb weights, tires sizes, and axle ratios.