Supercharger
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From: Detroit Rock City!
RE: Supercharger
You can easily use it as a DD and the power is only there when you push the pedal to a certain point (say >75%) and the whipple uses little HP to turn the compressor so effiency is great! To be honest the best way to describe the feeling of the S/C is imagine going from a small block V-8 to a big block V-8 with the extra 50-80% more power on the H.O. kit.... JMO but you will not be dissatisfied! Any warranty left will be null and void on the drivetrain esp if they can tie the malfunction to the S/C....(i.e. detonation from running lean and boom! the motor blows a rod and cracks the block)......make sure you use the stock tune or a custom tune from an experienced tuner that knows the S197 4.6L 3V V-8!
ORIGINAL: wattmhite
Ok, thanks for everyones input, I'm kinda leaning towards the whipple, when you said, power all the way through the entire rpm range, does that mean I can still use it as a daily driver or ??
Ok, thanks for everyones input, I'm kinda leaning towards the whipple, when you said, power all the way through the entire rpm range, does that mean I can still use it as a daily driver or ??
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RE: Supercharger
ORIGINAL: cheftjpeck
sorry, Rosuh is NOT twin screw it is roots based supercharger. any of the 3 twin screws you would be very happy with....(Saleen, Whippple and KB) I love my saleen but the other 2 are freaking awesome as well...good luck no matter what you choose....
ORIGINAL: White Pony
In my opinion the Whipple is a good choice. I personally prefer screw type superchargers to centrifugal or roots type. I've had friendswith both Procharger (Centrifugal) and Whipple (Screw) superchargers ontheir boat engines, and the screw type seem tohave noticiblyless lag. They will both producesimilarboost and power gainsthough.
If you decide on a screw type, there are several options out there. Besides Whipple, there is Roush (the same unit as they put in their Stage 3 Mustang packages), Saleen, Kenne Bell, and even a Ford Racing branded version of the Whipple unit. Personally I like the way that ascrew type supercharger looks in the car. Paxton and Procharger units work well, but I just think that centrifugal superchargersmakean engine compartment look cluttered in comparison.
In my opinion the Whipple is a good choice. I personally prefer screw type superchargers to centrifugal or roots type. I've had friendswith both Procharger (Centrifugal) and Whipple (Screw) superchargers ontheir boat engines, and the screw type seem tohave noticiblyless lag. They will both producesimilarboost and power gainsthough.
If you decide on a screw type, there are several options out there. Besides Whipple, there is Roush (the same unit as they put in their Stage 3 Mustang packages), Saleen, Kenne Bell, and even a Ford Racing branded version of the Whipple unit. Personally I like the way that ascrew type supercharger looks in the car. Paxton and Procharger units work well, but I just think that centrifugal superchargersmakean engine compartment look cluttered in comparison.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: City of God
RE: Supercharger
Im going to go the procharger route, just for the simple fact that I love the giant intercooler front mounted and the sound of the blow off valve and the nasty sound it makes at idle. but yeah If I wasn't dead set on what I want Id go with whipple of saleen.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: NY - City of pot holes
RE: Supercharger
I was considering the saleen supercharger for my 2006. I take it drifting and is more than great now (withonly steeda CAI / flash) the extra power down low from the S/C would come in handy. My only concern is if the OEM internals of the motor can withstand the beating of 430hp + and that I can kiss my 7yr ESP goodbye. Any advice ?
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: OK&TX
RE: Supercharger
ORIGINAL: TOMBSTANG
Im going to go the procharger route, just for the simple fact that I love the giant intercooler front mounted and the sound of the blow off valve and the nasty sound it makes at idle. but yeah If I wasn't dead set on what I want Id go with whipple of saleen.
Im going to go the procharger route, just for the simple fact that I love the giant intercooler front mounted and the sound of the blow off valve and the nasty sound it makes at idle. but yeah If I wasn't dead set on what I want Id go with whipple of saleen.
i just wish the procharger had a super loud whine
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RE: Supercharger
I am running a stock rotating assembly, as is justabout everyone else at my power level. General consensus is that you don't start running into problems until you start making 450-460 wheels..
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Marlton, NJ
RE: Supercharger
ORIGINAL: exx1976
I had my install done by Brenspeed in Pierceton, Indiana. It was the best experience of my life as a consumer. Their customer service is second to none, and they even pay for a hotel room for you so you can drive out and have it done. And at $650 for a one-day install, including a dyno pull, who'd complain??
I had my install done by Brenspeed in Pierceton, Indiana. It was the best experience of my life as a consumer. Their customer service is second to none, and they even pay for a hotel room for you so you can drive out and have it done. And at $650 for a one-day install, including a dyno pull, who'd complain??
How long did it take you to drive it there? I have bought a few things from them are you are exactly right, awesome customer service. I want to get my SC installed there but I live in NJ.