$3k in small chunks or $4k blower....
01-03-2006, 12:43 PM
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$3k in small chunks or $4k blower....
First off, many thanks to both 996r916sps (what's that mean, anyway? lol) and scrming for all the real-world info on getting numbers out of these 4.0's. Does anybody have any thoughts on the pros/cons of just spending the money up front and going with a blower? I like the low-end torque of a roots blower, and I'm close enough to Explorer Express to get one of their Eaton M-62 kits installed (http://www.explorerexpress.com/catal...ercharger.html). I haven't talked to them yet, but from their site it looks like they have some history with these applications. And, of course, the Eaton's a solid piece. One thing that comes to mind is the exaust system, as a free-flowing exaust system can really wake-up a blown motor - so there's another chunk of change. I'd also have to do the rear end, since the the open diff would be useless with the added torque - so maybe the blower solution is closer to $5k, total.
01-03-2006, 05:43 PM
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RE: $3k in small chunks or $4k blower....
I'd go straight for the blower if I were you. That X-Charger is going to be an M90 btw. From what I understand, dual exhaust won't really help you that much on a V6, even with a blower. An LSD and gears would definitely be worth it though.
01-03-2006, 06:47 PM
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RE: $3k in small chunks or $4k blower....
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I'd go straight for the blower if I were you. That X-Charger is going to be an M90 btw. From what I understand, dual exhaust won't really help you that much on a V6, even with a blower. An LSD and gears would definitely be worth it though.
I'd go straight for the blower if I were you. That X-Charger is going to be an M90 btw. From what I understand, dual exhaust won't really help you that much on a V6, even with a blower. An LSD and gears would definitely be worth it though.
01-03-2006, 06:48 PM
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RE: $3k in small chunks or $4k blower....
I put true dual's with an x pipe on my stang and it really helped it in the higher rpm's.
I don't have a dyno but from what I feel there is no loss what so ever, only gains.
I feel a true dual will help any v'd moter v6, v8, the gains might not be much over single but I feel it's worth it.
going for gears,tlok, and my tune next, then meybe an underdrive pulley then I save for the Supercharger.
I don't have a dyno but from what I feel there is no loss what so ever, only gains.
I feel a true dual will help any v'd moter v6, v8, the gains might not be much over single but I feel it's worth it.
going for gears,tlok, and my tune next, then meybe an underdrive pulley then I save for the Supercharger.
01-03-2006, 07:55 PM
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RE: $3k in small chunks or $4k blower....
ORIGINAL: Scrib
First off, many thanks to both 996r916sps (what's that mean, anyway? lol) and scrming for all the real-world info on getting numbers out of these 4.0's. Does anybody have any thoughts on the pros/cons of just spending the money up front and going with a blower? I like the low-end torque of a roots blower, and I'm close enough to Explorer Express to get one of their Eaton M-62 kits installed (http://www.explorerexpress.com/catal...ercharger.html). I haven't talked to them yet, but from their site it looks like they have some history with these applications. And, of course, the Eaton's a solid piece. One thing that comes to mind is the exaust system, as a free-flowing exaust system can really wake-up a blown motor - so there's another chunk of change. I'd also have to do the rear end, since the the open diff would be useless with the added torque - so maybe the blower solution is closer to $5k, total.
First off, many thanks to both 996r916sps (what's that mean, anyway? lol) and scrming for all the real-world info on getting numbers out of these 4.0's. Does anybody have any thoughts on the pros/cons of just spending the money up front and going with a blower? I like the low-end torque of a roots blower, and I'm close enough to Explorer Express to get one of their Eaton M-62 kits installed (http://www.explorerexpress.com/catal...ercharger.html). I haven't talked to them yet, but from their site it looks like they have some history with these applications. And, of course, the Eaton's a solid piece. One thing that comes to mind is the exaust system, as a free-flowing exaust system can really wake-up a blown motor - so there's another chunk of change. I'd also have to do the rear end, since the the open diff would be useless with the added torque - so maybe the blower solution is closer to $5k, total.
01-04-2006, 01:09 AM
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RE: $3k in small chunks or $4k blower....
ORIGINAL: scrming
I wanted more power and i wanted it right then and there... the S/C and T/C market really weren't there... so I spent $1000 on a complete Zex setup... I then did the other mods I needed to do, like T-Lok, LCA,Tires.... Now the F/I market is starting to mature a little bit... still a few more products that need to come in to production... then I'll take a more serious look at F/I... in the mean time I'll enjoy my 370RWTQ at 2500RPMs..... LOL!
ORIGINAL: Scrib
First off, many thanks to both 996r916sps (what's that mean, anyway? lol) and scrming for all the real-world info on getting numbers out of these 4.0's. Does anybody have any thoughts on the pros/cons of just spending the money up front and going with a blower? I like the low-end torque of a roots blower, and I'm close enough to Explorer Express to get one of their Eaton M-62 kits installed (http://www.explorerexpress.com/catal...ercharger.html). I haven't talked to them yet, but from their site it looks like they have some history with these applications. And, of course, the Eaton's a solid piece. One thing that comes to mind is the exaust system, as a free-flowing exaust system can really wake-up a blown motor - so there's another chunk of change. I'd also have to do the rear end, since the the open diff would be useless with the added torque - so maybe the blower solution is closer to $5k, total.
First off, many thanks to both 996r916sps (what's that mean, anyway? lol) and scrming for all the real-world info on getting numbers out of these 4.0's. Does anybody have any thoughts on the pros/cons of just spending the money up front and going with a blower? I like the low-end torque of a roots blower, and I'm close enough to Explorer Express to get one of their Eaton M-62 kits installed (http://www.explorerexpress.com/catal...ercharger.html). I haven't talked to them yet, but from their site it looks like they have some history with these applications. And, of course, the Eaton's a solid piece. One thing that comes to mind is the exaust system, as a free-flowing exaust system can really wake-up a blown motor - so there's another chunk of change. I'd also have to do the rear end, since the the open diff would be useless with the added torque - so maybe the blower solution is closer to $5k, total.