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Old 08-30-2006, 07:34 PM
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how much h.p. gain would i be looking at if i used a non-intercooled supercharger putting out around 8psi on a stock gt mustang?
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Old 08-30-2006, 07:47 PM
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~340 RWHP... but non-intercooled is playing with fire. Sooner or later the engine will go pop.
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:12 PM
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I'd keep the boost at 6psi or lower without the IC.

The more you compress the air the hotter it will get. Without an IC, you eventually will not be able to control detonation due to the high incoming air temp. The IC helps cool the air back down after it has been compressed and before it enters the intake.
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:29 PM
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~340 RWHP... but non-intercooled is playing with fire. Sooner or later the engine will go pop.
ugh. there are alot of people running 8#s and more for a long time non-i/c and they are just fine. It is all in the tuna.
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:31 PM
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~340 RWHP... but non-intercooled is playing with fire. Sooner or later the engine will go pop.
ugh. there are alot of people running 8#s and more for a long time non-i/c and they are just fine. It is all in the tuna.
I highly recommend Bumble Bee tuna.
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:32 PM
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if i were u go with the i/c charger. in the long run its worth it.
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:33 PM
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~340 RWHP... but non-intercooled is playing with fire. Sooner or later the engine will go pop.
ugh. there are alot of people running 8#s and more for a long time non-i/c and they are just fine. It is all in the tuna.
Don't you love this ****? [:@]
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:44 PM
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if i were u go with the i/c charger. in the long run its worth it.
i am all for i/c, i want one myself for the power and safety, but to say if you run non-i/c, your engine is doomed. sheesh Not saying that is what you were saying JJ, that was for the previous non-i/c-boom comment.
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:46 PM
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yea i hear ya. ill save a little extra money to make sure its done right.
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