We knew the ProCharger i-1 supercharger system was going to be a big deal when ProCharger first previewed the system at last year’s SEMA show. For the first time, supercharger owners can control the output of their supercharger system from the driver’s seat.

The i-1 is about more than just setting the peak boost level, because of it’s advanced transmission drive system, the i-1 can bring peak boost in and maintain it throughout the engine’s operating range. What that means to enthusiasts is more power, and greater efficiency from the time they hit the gas pedal. The i-1 also won’t run out of breath as the engine approaches shift-point or redline since the control system continues to keep boost steady and stable all the time.

With the i-1 still being relatively new, and not having time yet to fully permeate the market place we have yet to see many examples of how well the system performs. ProCharger recently released details of just how effective the i-1 system is however.

Using a late model S197 Mustang GT 5.0, running headers, full exhaust system, and an i-1 set for 7.5 psi, the Mustang pictured here produced 610 rwhp. This was a 200 rwhp gain over the car’s previous dyno figures.

Taking the car to Heartland Park for some drag strip testing, the car ran an impressive 10.87 at 131.5 MPH. This is a full interior car, with a manual transmission that weighs 3,850 pounds with driver. These numbers show that with very typical bolt-on parts, and an i-1 system any Coyote 5.0 equipped Mustang can easily run 10-second ET’s and maintain a fully streetable, comfortable, and drivable car.

ProCharger is continuing to expand it’s lineup of i-1 offerings, and we anticipate stories of even faster cars making headlines in the near future. For more information on the i-1 head over to the ProCharger web-site.