CoupeKiller

OK guys, so now that the holidays are over and Im done shopping for my kids and traveling and whatnot the wife OK'd the beginning of the construction on the car . so below is my list..I'm going for looks to begin with then going to power. Please make suggestions and no you won't hurt my feelings.

JLT CAI and SF3 Tuner with 93 Octane tune
MMD convertible styling bar
Cervini's Ram Air Type IV hood
Black Leman's stripes 8 IN
Deck Lid black out panel (my tail lights are smoked already)
Black pony delete billet grill (my car is silver, with black and silver interior so I'm rollin with the same theme)
Eibach sport system plus (1.6 drop in front 2.0 in rear)
Zex Wet injected Nitrous system
Procharger Stage II intercooled supercharger system
I'm also getting black 17" rims, not sure the style yet so they are not listed.


so..what else should I add..or take away...Below is the link to my Build list at american muscle, not sure if you guys can access it but it's worth a shot. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
http://myaccount.americanmuscle.com/Wishlist

JimC

Better add:

Replacement engine(s)

with that part of your combination. Everyone who has tried dual power adders, even with a built engine, has blown up. The 4.0 can't handle it - it will run and can be tuned, but only for awhile.

There is someone with a Ranger with an Xcharger and a small nitrous shot who is said to have not blown up, but I don't have any details on his set up or if he is still running it. Everyone else has blown up after a couple of passes.

CoupeKiller

hMM...but if I replace the engine, the tuner and CAI will basically be worthless and i'll have to buy another one. so if I took out the charger...what could I buy to add RWHP

Warpig12354

Stay with the supercharger and dump the nos, it's power ALL the time. And you need to get something bigger than 17's if your going aftermarket wheels.

stags

If you go FI your CAI and tune will be worthless too. FI cars need a solid dyno tune to be good, the canned ones wont really cut it.

Go with a supercharger and thats it. Nos will blow you up, and isnt a always kind of mod for street driving. Also, ive heard prochargers are more prone to failure than vortechs... but then again if it was me id be looking at an X

Warpig12354

Yep, I would be looking more into the realm of Vortech or an X-Charger. I'm sure owners of them will chime in shortly.

MustangFirstCar

Yes, Vortech or X, don't bother with NOS, and stick with 18 inch rims. If you are going for 1/4 mile times, go ahead and stagger with 18x9 up front and 18x10 out back. If you are doing road courses or just street driving you probably want to stick with 18x9s all around to make tires easier and keep your handling good.

JimC

Hmm, apparently you didn't understand -- if you go with nitrous (NOS is a trade name by the way guys, despite the "fast and furious" use of it to mean nitrous)

AND

you run it with a supercharger

You better have a supply of spare engines because you WILL be blowing up with the dual power adders and replacing the engine regularly.

Nitrous itself is not dangerous. Many of us, including me, ran with it without any issues. Nitrous on its own isn't even flammable and doesn't burst into a ball of flames or cause things to blur like the "fast and furious"

But the supercharger is much better in the long run. It is power whenever you need it and you never have to fill the bottle (at $4 a pound).

I love my Xcharger Xtreme. Instant power and torque with just a quick push on the accelerator. Easy to self install and maintain.

Supercharger/turbo + nitrous = BOOM and spilled oil and parts from your engine

CoupeKiller

i understand that completely. so basically dump the nitrous and go with an X charger or vortec. got it. thanks guys..I'll modify my list

Rshustler1

Don't forget the 8.8 rear end because with out it your not going to make it too far. The 7.5 cannot withstand fi or nos abuse. What about a chin spoiler. Some side louvers and 1/4 panel louvers a cervini spoiler, some side skirts and some interior design like a touch navradio leather seats etc