hp goal. hope u guys can help
07-10-2009, 12:22 PM
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hp goal. hope u guys can help
hey guys, i have an 89 5.0 and i was wondering how difficult it would be to get 300-325 hp out of my car n/a. is this goal somthing that would be easy to reach? if so wat are some upgrades i could get that would get me up there. im not lookin for an all out race car just a car i can cruise around in and open her up everyonce in awhile. all thats been done to my car is exhaust and gears thanks!
07-10-2009, 03:34 PM
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get a used Vortech or Paxton supercharger and be done with it. Installing a SC is much easier than an H/C/I package, IMO. Plus you can get some used complete superchargers for well, well under $2000. Corral.net has a great poweradder classified section.
07-10-2009, 04:45 PM
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too much hassle for him to add a supercharger. You need more than just the s/c to bolt on and have it run right. GT-40 heads, 1 5/8 shorty headers, X-Pipe, cold air intake, and a bigger cam should get you there if not more, probably more. You can also add a 70mm TB if you want.
07-10-2009, 04:58 PM
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After going both routes, I wish I would have done the SC route first. Superchargers are easy to intall even for someone new to performance mods. Punching the oil pan and slightly bending the A/C line is the hardest part. The other stuff is easy wrenching and slight modifying. Most kits(even used) include everything. And since his car is stock the OP will not need a tune, provided he runs an FMU. All he will need is a 255lph fuel pump, fresh fuel filter and spark plugs one heat range colder gapped to .028-.032. SC kits are meant to be installed on stock vehicles. Once the OP starts heavily modifying, then he will need larger injectors and a tune.
07-10-2009, 05:11 PM
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so would gettin a used supercharger be cheaper than going n/a for 300hp? if so what should i look for supercharger wise? thanks im trying to learn as much as possible about different kinds of upgrades
