jv101

So I figured I would move this topic out of the stickied $1500 vortec supercharger thread. With that said ill get to the point:

I plan on picking up a 1999+ Mustang V6 or Mustang GT in the very near future. I have been doing as much research as I can on my own. I havent been able to find a Turbo/Turbo kit for a V6 mustang yet. And I am looking to get the best bang for my buck w/o cutting corners. My goal is to have a reliable 300-400hp Daily Driver. Where I am stuck is to either go w/ the turbocharger or supercharger.

All advice,comments and knowledgeis welcome!

Thanks in advance.

floodzilla

personally i prefer turbo. but its either or, i know they make more supercharger kits then turbo kits for the v6.i know lots of people in the v6 section have lots of places

03Termy

I'm more of a supercharger guy myself but it's preference

jv101

ah,
well from what i understand. Turbo would make more Low rpm power(around 2k i believe). and Superchargers can put some strain on the engine/pullies. However i am not sure how much strain a turbo would put on a engine. and how much boost would be safe to use. but if its anything like a supercharger it would be between 5-9spi correct? as stated before, im just looking for a reliable/powerful DD. and Dont want my engine to last a while!

also. Would the GT's 4.6L engine take turbo/supercharging better then the V6's 3.8L?

Frostbitten

The GT will be a better platform if your wanting 3-400whp. I made 400 at 8psi with my old s-trim, paxton intercooler, TFS elbow, and full exhaust. 11psi made 430whp but thats the max you want on stock engine. Where a v6 on 8psi is going to make about 100 less hp with the same blower. I know a guy that has a 600whp single turbo v6 and it runs 9's in the 1/4 mile. He has a built bottom end with custom grind cams, ported heads, auto, air/water intercooler, huge turbo, and alot more. There was a guy with a teal v6 mustang on the boards somewhere that did a custom DIY turbo kit and ended up with around 400whp I think...but its really involved project

jv101

yeh i mean the v6 is good for fuel economy which is why i am looking at a v6. And from what i get from your post. At 8psi a v6 would put down 300hp. Right now i am going to limit my self at 300-350hp (instead of 400), but want something w/ the potential to do more down the road if i want. howver the v6 would be cheaper to purchase. and my parents want me to get a automatic, so that wont affect me beable able to supercharge/turbo the car would it?

also what type of gas mileage were you getting on your supercharged GT? and do you have to use 89 or 91 octane w/ supercharged mustangs? or can you continue to use 87?

Frostbitten

Yes the v6 has some good potential and its better on gas. Its also lighter which helps. I was getting 19mpg cruising on the interstate about 90mph all the way down to new orleans from nashville. It really only uses alot more gas if your driving it hard. I couldnt tell a big difference most of the time. You will have to use at least 91 octane. We have 93 octane everywhere around here so thats what i use. If you get a v6 then you will need to swap in a traction lock differential or you will only be spinning one wheel and you wont get all that power to the ground.

jv101

hmm so what type of supporting mods would I need for a v6 to be able to handle 350 horsepower

jv101

yep still stuck lol. just got done reading a 7page thread on another forum about people arguing back and fourth about which is better. Which didnt help at all

Fobra

a modded v6 like probly wont get any better gas mileage then a v8... hell my GT gets 22mpg, with a 4.10