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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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i was thinking about getting a termi but i was thinking and putting a supercharger on my car would be alot cheaper and almost as much power but my car does have 90k miles on it....what do u guys think?
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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SVTee says that sounds like a good idea!

but really, yeah thats a good idea 90k miles isn't much at all if you maintain your car, even in the unfortunte event you do blow up ur car in 40 or 50k miles you can always sell your s/cer.

Termis are badass... but overated. imo.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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yaa i hear ya i think i will do that....does neone know how much installation will be?
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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depends on your shops, just dropping by to let u know you can get an 03 cobra or ford lightning MAF and injectors for pretty cheap which you will need. You will also need a new fuel pump the SVT focus pump should suffice.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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will everything on my car support the HP that the s/c will put out?
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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yes if you get what SVTeeshirt said (all the supporting mods).
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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I wouldn't any more then 8-10 #'s of boost to a 2v....Go one step colder with the plugs & gap to 0.032"
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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As long as your current engine does not have any problems then you should be fine but keep boost at 8 psi otherwise you are on borrowed time if you drive her hard. I was at 10 psi and 390 hp and cracked my piston.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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I put my supercharger on at 115k.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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I was at 10 psi and 390 hp and cracked my piston.
10 psi, accufab plenum, 75mm tb, 90 mm lightning maf, o/r h pipe, flowmaster exhaust, 380/375 and no piston failure knock on wood. Race block on its way w/upgrades.

+1 on 8 psi
+1 on borrowed time if you drive her hard.
Notice I'm not using the cap lock feature that you all have been beeeeetching about. =))
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