Hey guys, since this isn't a vendor thread, and we have some knowledge of the product directly from two people testing it. We can speak on it, and hopefully, dispell some of the questions/comparisons to the shotgun.
First off we think this is a great idea, and if well executed 100% has its place in the market. It is a simple device and does exactly what the Shotgun does. Takes a positive displacement pump, and spins it faster thus increasing its pumping capacity.
A few facts that people should know up front based on the information given to us directly from people who have this product. We can say with 110% certainty this does not spin the HPFP as fast as the shotgun on the belt does. Meaning this has less flow potential, again it's a simple matter. Spin a positive displacement pump faster, increase its output, spin it slower decrease its output. Since this spins slower than the shotgun it simply will not flow as much. We rate the Single Barrel at right around 550WHP on 100% E85 (much higher for lower blends), since this option does not flow as much who knows what it will support, but in the 500WHP (100% E85) area would be our guess, depending on the price that may or may not be worth it to some people.
Another thing to consider if 500WHP is not enough for you, there is no way to add another pump in like we do with the double barrel. You put the overdrive on the HPFP, and you get what you get if you want more DI only you are out of luck.
Something else that should be in peoples minds, this uses a planetary gear set up, while that is a well known, and common way to build an overdrive, the gears are expensive if made properly, and if too much RPM is pushed through the gear set you can real-time failures. In the shotgun they only thing you have that is RPM dependant is the bearings which are rated at over 16,000RPM, much higher than they will ever see. Will the gears be able to withstand the RPM, that remains to be seen, but its something to keep a watch on.
I see some people saying they want this because they are not getting enough fuel from a shotgun, this will NOT fix that, I also see someone who placed an order for a DB, saying he may cancel depending on the results here. If you need a DB, we assume you are looking for more than 500WHP on E85, if so this product is going to fall well short of that goal.
In the end this is a great product for people such as E6X platform, XI, and Active steering as the shotgun does not fit, but for people looking to push DI only, its reduced flow capacity due to less RPM, and its inability to be upgraded to a DB style upgrade will hinder those looking for 650+WHP DI only.
Just wanted to step in a vendor, and clear up the questions that seem to be asked before too much misinformation gets thrown around.
As always direct questions, email me
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Chris