Longevity with S/C?
09-19-2007, 04:56 AM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
I agree 100%. Boost doesn't destroy rods and pistons, an improper tune does. Its all in the tuning. I am running 454RWHP and she is strong and sounds amaxing. A/F is perfect throughout the RPM range and never goes lean. Helps to have a GT500 duel pumps and 60# injectors as well. But any FI setup will affect longevity of the motor unless it is forged.
ORIGINAL: mustangman02232
it depends soley on your tune
a properly tuned 10 psi intercooled setup will last longer then a bolt on car with an excessivly lean tune, just as long as your car doesnt detonate your good
it depends soley on your tune
a properly tuned 10 psi intercooled setup will last longer then a bolt on car with an excessivly lean tune, just as long as your car doesnt detonate your good
09-19-2007, 09:48 AM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
ORIGINAL: GrayPony
I find it interesting how all this supercharger advice comes from people that don't own one. [sm=icon_blah.gif]
I find it interesting how all this supercharger advice comes from people that don't own one. [sm=icon_blah.gif]
Basically, the idea is that if you stay out of boost, you are like driving N/A. Just get a good tune and you will be set.
09-19-2007, 10:38 AM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
ORIGINAL: GrayPony
I find it interesting how all this supercharger advice comes from people that don't own one. [sm=icon_blah.gif]
I find it interesting how all this supercharger advice comes from people that don't own one. [sm=icon_blah.gif]
09-19-2007, 11:10 AM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
find it interesting how all this supercharger advice comes from people that don't own one.
09-19-2007, 11:29 AM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
I didnt know we had to be FI to give opinions.
I've been reading up on ALL superchargers for the 4.0, although I do not know from 1st hand experience how each SC sounds, or pulls, I do know the good things along with the bad about them.
I've been reading up on ALL superchargers for the 4.0, although I do not know from 1st hand experience how each SC sounds, or pulls, I do know the good things along with the bad about them.
09-19-2007, 12:32 PM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
Gray Poney, u no some people here r mechanics and frequent drag strip goers? Do u think they no anything about superchargers? I think so, since they install and have been around many, theyno their boost capabilities, reliability, and power. And why would u just post something like that? We r tring to help people and all u give is a snotty 2 cents remark. Grow up if u can't post anything nice or informative!
09-19-2007, 04:48 PM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
ORIGINAL: Wickerbill
I may not have one on MY car buthave installed more turbos and superchargers, and maintained engines with them, than you could shake your lil stick at.
I may not have one on MY car buthave installed more turbos and superchargers, and maintained engines with them, than you could shake your lil stick at.
I started as a mechanic in 1970, built my first turbo car in 1975, been ASE certified since 1972 (the first year they started testing)
I've been a service manager, shop forman, factory service rep,worked for Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, Alfa andFord along with a hostof independant shops.
09-19-2007, 07:16 PM
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RE: Longevity with S/C?
ORIGINAL: Bandit111
I think it is relative to ask if 10 psi on a sc is equal to 10psi on a turbo for instance?Not in terms of power,but in terms of strain on the engine?Same?
I think it is relative to ask if 10 psi on a sc is equal to 10psi on a turbo for instance?Not in terms of power,but in terms of strain on the engine?Same?