fright88

Ok so I am seriously looking into getting a blower for my 01. I have a couple questions. 1st question with lower amounts of boost how many people are keeping their engines for a while. My engine has about 60k miles on it but I am hoping it will last a bit longer.

Second how much would a engine rebuild with some good or decient internals cost? Trying to make sure I will have the money to play if something goes wrong.

Finally I have an Auto tranny how will it stand up? Cost of repair for rebuild?

Thanks for any help.

tcuallstar

as long as you get a centerfugal version with low boost 6ish PSI your engine will be fine, as long as your not romping on it drag racing all the time. as far as a rebuild you would want to go no other way than forged internals. this way you can run 12-14 psi safely, non intercooled and even more than that intercooled. as far as trannys go i have a 5spd so i only know clutches, but i wouldnt get another tranny untill you stocker craps out

fright88

What kind of numbers do you think I could get with 6 PSI or so?

tcuallstar

vortech claims with thier v2 sq s trim full kit you will make 364 hp i cant remember if that is at 6 or 8 psi. either way they are both very reliable amounts of boost. you will see even better results with a TB and Plenium and some exhaust work done. but remember....MOST importantly, a supercharger is only as good as its tune, so make sure you get it done right. this is why you hear about engines blowing on people with FI, the timing is too advanced, fuel is too lean... all due to a bad tune

fright88

"hi i have a vortech supercharger for a 99-2004 mustang gt strim its a polished unit and is complete besides one hose its a tuner kit which has no fuel injecters fuel pump but i bought a power pipe for it and smaller pulley my car made 426hp and 389tq.
. i bought it from muscle motors for 2389.26 back four months ago it still has warrenty till seprember will sell for 1900.00 or best offer willing to weel and deal can call me at 978.549.5259 also can send pics if have an email to send it to "


Would this be a good set up to look into. What all do I need on top of this? BTW planning on a midpipe and catback at least in the near future

fright88

Anyone?

blackbetty01

Not the best deal out there, but it is a good deal. I paid 2700 for a new kit with 42lb injectors, a 255lph fuel pump, 90mm Lightning MAS, boost gauge, A/F gauge, power pipe, Polished head unit, all the piping was brand new, and all the brackets. The only thing I bought used was the Head unit, and they will hold up longer than your engine. Don't run 6psi, it's a waste. Run 10, if you get a centrifugal S/C, you wont 8psi boost until around 5700+, so if you stay out of it your fine, but then when you need it, it's there.

fright88

Do you know if there is more needed or is that pretty much what I need to get running for now?

tcuallstar

A high flow fuel pump and injectors is a must when installing a supercharger. without these you will blow up your engine for sure

blackbetty01

And a good tune. I would STRONGLY recommend getting the 42lb injectors and the Focus fuel pump. My kit came with the Walbro 255lph pump from Vortech and it maxed out on me at 4500rpms. So now I had to put my car right back out of commission to get the focus pump installed, and retuned. Other than that some NGK tr5 plugs gapped at .035 and you are good to go.