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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Hi,

I am Ralph from the netherlands and have an mustang 2005 gt automatic but would like to have a supercharger......but a lot people told me it is very bad for an automatic is that tru.....Is a turbo als0 possible for a gt/??

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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ralphmustang
Hi,

I am Ralph from the netherlands and have an mustang 2005 gt automatic but would like to have a supercharger......but a lot people told me it is very bad for an automatic is that tru.....Is a turbo als0 possible for a gt/??

Thanks
Ralph
that's not true ralph, you can put a supercharger or a turbo on your car. as long as it is installed and tuned properly, you'll be just fine.

don't talk to those people anymore..LOL!
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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After all the clutch issues I've had, I wish I had an auto with my supercharger.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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you'll be fine. and yes, there are turbo kits for our cars.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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hi ,

great guys thanks ,and what do you advise I sam an Vortech S/C w/Intercooler... and about a turbo it will cost less petrol is that correct...because in my country it is 2 times expensive then USA....
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ralphmustang
hi ,

great guys thanks ,and what do you advise I sam an Vortech S/C w/Intercooler... and about a turbo it will cost less petrol is that correct...because in my country it is 2 times expensive then USA....

I am running the Vortech S/C w/Intercooler and love it.

Fuel consumption is going to depend on how you drive the car. The harder you drive it, the more fuel you will use and vice-versa if you drive it softer....but with the added power, you will likely drive it hard for the first few weeks, maybe months...LOL

Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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No problems with S/C on our autos. I'd keep the power below 475rwhp though.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ralphmustang
hi ,

great guys thanks ,and what do you advise I sam an Vortech S/C w/Intercooler... and about a turbo it will cost less petrol is that correct...because in my country it is 2 times expensive then USA....
Turbos are not parasitic like a supercharger, so in theory you can get better mileage out of them. I am not sure in the long run just how much difference you'd see in cost savings though... your right foot will get heavier. The intercooled Vortech is a very nice kit IMO.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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great guys!!
thanks and what kind of supercharger do you guys advise....I have to pay in my country here $10.000 ......is really expensive ....
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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I have the Saleen S/C with no problems.



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