MP1900 TVS Up & Running
11-01-2012, 07:33 AM
#21
Can you do this on a stock block? Didn't you put in performance cylinder heads, ect? Would I need to do that with mine? Or is it possible to run this S/C on 14lbs boost on a completely stock engine.
11-01-2012, 04:15 PM
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This will work fine with the stock block and heads as long as the engine is in good shape and has been meticulously kept with regular oil changes and such. There are plenty of centrifugal super chargers running 14lbs without issue as long as the tune isn't overly aggressive and issues like running bad gas and fuel starvation from corning too hard with too little fuel in the tank are avoided.
This isn't to say problems couldn't happen but if this is done right it will be just as safe as any other kit available with the added benefit of better low end torque.
I consider this upgrade more for a custom tuner since things need to be slightly modified and adjusted but for anyone with good mechanical ability and knowledge of working on engines this is really a pretty straight forward install.
Bottom line your are basically more than doubling the power output of the engine so if your mustang is your only means of transportation I wouldn't recommend going this route unless you can afford to fix it should something go wrong or can afford the down time. Problems can and do happen when hot rodding so it is up to each individual how far they want to take it.
As far as my engine goes, the only reason I did a built engine is because I had it all torn down already so it would have been silly not to build it at that point. Had I not lost a piston at the track due to fuel starvation this upgrade was planned for and would have gone on my stock block/heads engine.
This isn't to say problems couldn't happen but if this is done right it will be just as safe as any other kit available with the added benefit of better low end torque.
I consider this upgrade more for a custom tuner since things need to be slightly modified and adjusted but for anyone with good mechanical ability and knowledge of working on engines this is really a pretty straight forward install.
Bottom line your are basically more than doubling the power output of the engine so if your mustang is your only means of transportation I wouldn't recommend going this route unless you can afford to fix it should something go wrong or can afford the down time. Problems can and do happen when hot rodding so it is up to each individual how far they want to take it.
As far as my engine goes, the only reason I did a built engine is because I had it all torn down already so it would have been silly not to build it at that point. Had I not lost a piston at the track due to fuel starvation this upgrade was planned for and would have gone on my stock block/heads engine.
11-01-2012, 06:29 PM
#23
Believe me, if I had the money, I would have already bought it. My mustang isn't my only mode of transportation, so it's something I would like to have eventually. Maybe with a rebuilt block.
Do you have any videos up? How much more loud/quiet is it compared to a regular Xcharger?
Can't wait until everything is done to see the final result!
Do you have any videos up? How much more loud/quiet is it compared to a regular Xcharger?
Can't wait until everything is done to see the final result!
11-01-2012, 08:59 PM
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Believe me, if I had the money, I would have already bought it. My mustang isn't my only mode of transportation, so it's something I would like to have eventually. Maybe with a rebuilt block.
Do you have any videos up? How much more loud/quiet is it compared to a regular Xcharger?
Can't wait until everything is done to see the final result!
Do you have any videos up? How much more loud/quiet is it compared to a regular Xcharger?
Can't wait until everything is done to see the final result!
and gaylon how many tubes is a limited run?
11-02-2012, 06:27 PM
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12 parts for the first production run.
The MP1900 TVS is close to totally quite. You get a barley perceivable wine under full boost from about 4000 RPM up.
I will take the power over the whine any day!
The MP1900 TVS is close to totally quite. You get a barley perceivable wine under full boost from about 4000 RPM up.
I will take the power over the whine any day!
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11-03-2012, 11:38 PM
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Talked to Dave at Explorer Express and you can basically knock $1,750.00 off the price of the X-Charger Xtreem kits listed on his web site. So he would ship the complete kit minus the MP90 and MP90 inlet tube and include the correct gasket to fit the MP1900 TVS to the intercooler housing.
X-Charger SuperX TVS Video