Is installing a supercharger for average do it yourselfer?

[msp]

I'm considering getting a Roush or Kenne Bell supercharger for my '10 GT. I have decent mechanical skills. Is this a project for a do it yourselfer? I would like to hear from you if you have done an install yourself. Would you do it all over again or would you leave it to the pro's?

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[hammeron]

yes and would i do it again? yes

you'll be fine, let's get that bad boy on
order.

Originally Posted by msp

Is this a project for a do it yourselfer?

[10GTSTANG]

It was easy, I agreed to help all my homies when they get thiers!

[nineinchnail1024]

If you can read instructions and turn a wrench, you can install a supercharger. You just need a decent set of tools and some spare time.

My review of my whipple installation process: Often tedious, never impossible.

[BruceH]

Many of us have done it. I would recommend that you look up the install manuals of the superchargers you are thinking about. The KB requires some modifications to your car and has alot of steps. The Roush requires some fabrication as well. A google search will turn up the manuals.
There is a kb install sticky on one of the 4.6 sections, might want to read it.

[BruceH]

Here it is: http://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l-...l-install.html

[GlassVapor]

Originally Posted by msp

I'm considering getting a Roush or Kenne Bell supercharger for my '10 GT. I have decent mechanical skills. Is this a project for a do it yourselfer? I would like to hear from you if you have done an install yourself. Would you do it all over again or would you leave it to the pro's?

I'm a decent mechanic but I had Kurgan Motorsports install my Edelbrock E-Force best kit out there imo totally complete plug and rip. I'll post pics as soon as I can get out of drivers seat! Bob knows what to do and they have an in house dyno. Pay some cash and its done right turn key, ended up with 425rwhp 409rwt
Happy Feet

[jstang07]

Pretty straight forward. Just following directions. Nothing really hard. Just tedious. I installed my E-force last weekend and now just waiting on the competition cold air intake to come in off back order. This waiting is more difficult than the install...

[Riptide]

When it comes to installing just about anything it usually ends up revolving around how good the instructions are. Detailed diagrams and pictures that leave nothing to the imagination are a huge plus. Minimal errata. If you have that then it's probably pretty easy. Just takes patience and a good set of tools.

[msp]

I agree totally about having a set of good-thorough instructions. Both Roush and Kenne Bell's instructions seemed very thorough. Plus I figure it's a great father/son quality time.