About Pro Xe Automotive
Our goal is simple: to build performance solutions with purpose. Every product and project is approached with a focus on drivability, reliability, efficiency, and real-world performance—because great engineering should not only make cars faster, but make owners confident, informed, and genuinely proud of what they drive.
At Pro Xe Automotive, we design, develop, and test our products in-house. From CAD design, prototyping, and validation to final production, every component is engineered with performance, fitment, and long-term reliability in mind. We partner with trusted manufacturing facilities to produce our parts to our exact specifications, ensuring consistent quality across our product line.
Our hybrid turbochargers. Every turbo is built entirely in-house at our Syracuse, New York facility. Starting with carefully inspected OEM cores, each unit is completely disassembled, cleaned, machined, hand ported, rebuilt with upgraded internal components, assembled, coated, and flow and pressure tested by our team before it leaves the shop. By performing every step of the process under one roof, we maintain complete control over quality while continuously refining our designs through real-world testing and development.
About The Owner ~ Zachary Purdy
I’m a young technician, fabricator, enthusiast and entrepreneur driven by a passion for motorsports, re-engineering, and pushing platforms past the normal. My foundation in the automotive world started early, working alongside my uncle in his foreign auto repair business, where I gained hands-on experience across a wide range of Euro and Japanese platforms, with the niche being VAG, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo From there, I moved into the dealership environment, earning certifications through multiple manufacturers. That experience taught me not only factory-level diagnostics and procedures, but also the importance of consistency, accountability, and doing things the right way—every time. I underwent Garrett Motion Turbo training and certification to better serve my customers with properly engineered, reliable turbo solutions
At 19, I began building the early foundations of Pro Xe Automotive out of my mother’s garage, taking on projects after hours, teaching myself fabrication, refining turbo systems, and learning through real-world trial, failure, and iteration. Those late nights and limited resources forced me to think critically, engineer creative solutions, and think outside the box—principles that still define my work today.
Pro Xe Automotive represents the intersection of that journey: grassroots problem-solving, dealer-level discipline, and an engineering-first mindset. I specialize in Volvo P1 platforms by choice, not limitation, while bringing experience from Euro and Japanese performance backgrounds to every build. The result is work that’s thoughtful, transparent, and designed to perform where it actually matters—on the road.
Pro Xe P1 R&D Cars
Every Pro Xe product is developed and validated on our own vehicles before being released to customers. From fitment and durability testing to performance validation and long-term reliability, these cars are the foundation of our research and development.
These cars are our real world validation, that a properly built P1 can make substantial power, reliably.
2010 AWD M66 S40 T5
The Pro Xe S40 is the original P1 development platform and the foundation of our hybrid turbo and airflow R&D. Built with a strict focus on real-world performance, durability, and drivability, this car proves that a properly built P1 Volvo can deliver serious power while remaining a reliable daily driver.
This car is used to test, refine, and prove all Pro Xe products in real street conditions before it ever reaches a customer. Our hybrid turbos, boost control parts, each part in our catalog has been street-tested under hard daily-driving conditions, not just simulated or dyno-only scenarios.
Unlike builds that see limited use, this S40 is driven consistently—cold starts, heat soak, traffic, highway pulls, and long-term wear are all part of the testing process. If a component can survive and perform reliably on this platform, it earns its place in the Pro Xe lineup.
Engine & Turbo System
- Pro Xe PX400 turbocharger
- Pro Xe CBV
- Pro Xe 10lb wastegate
- Pro Xe Custom 3.5” catless downpipe
- Pro Xe Custom 3” exhaust with valvetronic muffler
- Pro Xe Ported lower intake runners
- Pro Xe Oil Breather Kit
- Pro Xe Oil Cooler Kit
- Pro Xe Short Block (shimmed, reinforced cylinders)
- Pro Xe Performance cylinder head (revised springs, port & polished)
- Custom Oversized Aluminum radiator
- Do88 FMIC
- Custom Grille Mounted intake
- Porsche TCV
- Bosch 550cc bosch fuel injectors
Transmission
- SPEC Stage 2 clutch
- Rebuilt Haldex
- Gen 3 Haldex Controller
Engine Management
- Penta Performance custom calibration
Suspension & Chassis
- H&R Sport springs
- Bilstein shocks
- Polyurethane lower control arms
- Pro Xe Billet subframe bushings
- Poly bushing engine mounts
- Billet wishbone mount
- Pro Xe Rear camber arms
- Pro Xe Rear poly trailing arm bushings
Power Output ~ 94 oct
- 371 HP
- 398 ft-lb
- 20psi
Pro Xe 2009 Volvo C30 T5 AW55
This C30 has played a major role in our P1 research and development. Honing our knowledge on the the platform over the years, it has served as one of our primary test platforms for hybrid turbocharger development, product validation, and real-world durability testing. Many of the Pro Xe products available today were refined and proven on this vehicle.
The PX380 Hybrid Turbo was intentionally chosen and calibrated for a conservative 340 HP / 360 ft-lbs on low boost. Rather than chasing an aggressive midrange torque spike like our AWD S40 calibration, the goal for this front-wheel-drive C30 was maximizing usable power and traction.
By keeping boost and torque under control in the low and midrange, the car delivers power progressively without overwhelming the front tires. The larger turbo’s increased airflow is then used to maintain horsepower all the way to redline, carrying 340 HP and 360 ft-lbs deep into the RPM range, with peak horsepower occurring at 6,568 RPM. The result is a car that pulls hard to the limiter, remains predictable, and puts significantly more of its power to the pavement instead of turning it into wheelspin.
Engine & Turbo System
• Pro Xe PX380 Hybrid Turbo
• Pro Xe Plumb Back CBV
• Pro Xe 7 PSI Wastegate
• Pro Xe Ported Intake Runners
•Pro Xe Block Shims
•Pro Xe Oil Breather Kit
• Pro Xe Oil Cooler Kit
• Pro Xe 3” Catted Downpipe
• Pro Xe Custom Catback Exhaust
• Do88 Front Mount Intercooler
•Do88 Charge Pipes
• Elevate Intake Pipes
• Elevate Intake Plenum
• Porsche TCV
Transmission
• Pro Xe AW55 Valve Body Upgrade
Suspension & Chassis
- H&R Sport Springs
- Bilstein Shocks
- Polyurethane Lower Control Arm Bushings
- Polyurethane Subframe Bushings
- Polyurethane Engine Mount Bushings
- Billet Wishbone Mount
- Rear Camber Arms
- Rear Polyurethane Trailing Arm Bushings
- Wilwood dual piston front calipers w/ 320mm front rotors
- Mazda 3 rear Franken Brakes
Engine Management
• Custom Penta Performance Calibration
Power Output (94 Octane)
• 341 HP
• 362 ft-lb
• 17 psi