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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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With the injectors/maf, and IMRC issues now taken care of, it has come to the point of actually buying a supercharger. My gameplay was to put a KB 2.1 in there but after Talking to PSI a local Mustang/F-boday Performance shop they were Talking about a Vortec S-trim which apparently offers an Intercooler for room to grow if i feel in time that 400WHP just is NOT enough.

Apparently those kits are available for $3,200 but Without the intercooler causing me to run mixtures/meth for the 9lbs needed to be obtained for this HP. Now before i go making any impulsive buys, is it risky to try and find a used SC possibly on this Website or another trusted site? i just want to make sure my money goes in the right direction also keeping in mind i plan on keeping this called "budget HP".

Thanks for any help/suggestions you guys may offer. Your help has gotten me far already. I do appreciate it.
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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robably gonna get lots of different responses on this good and bad. I think it like buyin anything used, ask alot of questions or know the source. Maybe warranty or return policy. I had a 95 GT that I bought a Kenne Bell for and sold it on Ebay when I sold the car. It was in excellent condition and a great deal for buyer.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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i dont think u should have a problem getting a used s/c. vortec blowers are more common to find used anyways. good luck on your search.
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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My buddy bought a used whipple of for his 03 cobra no problem. Then again I have heard horror stories where the SC was shot and needed a rebuild. +1 most important thing is to know the source you are buying from.
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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does anybody know what years will interchange for a complete kit? does it have to be like 96-98. When will later years start to complicate what i can and cant use?
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pcs
i dont think u should have a problem getting a used s/c. vortec blowers are more common to find used anyways. good luck on your search.
+1 Alot of good used vortech kits!
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