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Old 01-16-2008, 04:50 PM
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Default Auto transmission & supercharger

Hi guys,
sorry for my "english"
i'm from eastern europe.
Ukraine,Kiev.

I buy mustang gt with auto transmission, and set on it KenneBell superchrger
hp grows up to 450 on a wheels.

KenneBell agent sure me that it's no need to make any changes with transmission, it's enough to make only chip tuning, and everything will be ok with it.
But i really have big doubt about it.
Mustang cost in Ukraine very expensive, so i dont want to waste my time on service station with broken transmission.
Could you help me ?
Maybe anyone have some experience about it?
Should i have to nervious, or not?
Maybe i should have to change my auto trans to some sport auto trans which will be suitable for 450hp

Thank you a lot.
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:00 PM
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Default RE: Auto transmission & supercharger

What model/year is it and what kind of Mods(changes) have you done to it?
Also how many miles are on it now?
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:04 PM
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Mustang gt 2007
KenneBell supercharger
i order this kit
http://kennebell.net/superchargers/f...gt05-06_3v.htm

thank you for your attention ewgoetz!
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:05 PM
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intercooled kit
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:06 PM
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it's virgin
150 miles
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:09 PM
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also i want to ask how many miles is run-in ?


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Old 01-16-2008, 08:09 PM
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go about 1000 miles before you drive it hard
I would be sure to tune it and your transmission should be fine
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Thank You bacon57,
maybe anyone have another thoughts about it ?

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Your trans shold be ok than. You can always get a shift hit if you want it to shift harder. But doing that will help it wear out faster also.
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ORIGINAL: bacon57

go about 1000 miles before you drive it hard
I would be sure to tune it and your transmission should be fine
I agree. The auto transmission will be able to handle the 450hp you want. Get the car tuned from a good performance shop and everything will be fine. I suggest you ask Kenne Bell about the run-in period. It may differ with transmissions and intercooled applications.

Ask the same question in the 2005-2008 section of these forums. There are people who have Kenne Bell superchargers on their automatic Mustangs who will have great information for you and will answer any further questions. Enjoy!
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