Anything else needed to support a Supercharger?

jtillery · March 12th, 2007, 02:13 PM

I just bought a Paxton Novi supercharger and plan to run it at 9 PSI. Is there any way to tell if I will need fuel/ignition upgrades ahead of time, or should I take it to a tuner then decide? I am still building the car, so I was hoping to have everything ready to go when I take it to the tuner.

Here are my mods:
5.0 HO out of a 91
Mild Lunati Cam (similar specs to Ford E cam)
Ported and Polished GT40p heads and intake
70mm throttle body
MSD Blaster Coil
MAC shorty headers
BBK Hi-Flow Cat H-Pipe
Magnaflow CatBack
MAC Underdrive Pulleys

I plan on getting an in tank 255 LPH fuel pump, anything else I should do?

Also, I don't have a tuner picked out yet, so if anyone has recommendations near Cleveland, Ohio, let me know.

Thanks

Haggis13 · March 12th, 2007, 04:48 PM

For my Kenne Bell @ 9psi it was recommended to swap to 42# injectors, a 90mm MAF from a Lightning and have a tune.

sb2f5marine69 · March 12th, 2007, 04:48 PM

go with sniper tuning my buddy has ran it on his stang for a while now and sniper can walk u through the tuning process to give u a base line before you spend 2 hours on a dyno. check it out

www.snipertuning.com

mustangman9550 · March 12th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Definitely get an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator so you can tune your fuel. Might wanna think about upgrading to an aftermarket radiatorand higher flowing water pump too since your motor will be running at higher temps on the boost. I bought a Fluidyne last year and think it was money well spent for my Stroker application...

88BlueGT · March 12th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Injectors
Boost Gauge
AFPR
A/F Gauge
etc.

jtillery · March 12th, 2007, 05:53 PM

I forgot to put it up in the list, but I do have an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator already. I have an electric fuel pressure gauge. I have been looking at a A/F ratio gauge, but I have read alot of bad things about the narrow band, and haven't felt like springing for the wideband yet... With a good tune is the A/F gauge necessary? I guess if there was a problem and it saves me from blowing up the engine it would be money well spent.

Would you recommend that I buy 42 pound injectors and the lightning 90mm MAF now, or would that be subject to change, depending on how things come out on the dyno?

Thats a good tip on the radiator and waterpump. My radiator looks like terrible, so I was planning on buying a new one anyways.

Stangzilla · March 12th, 2007, 06:22 PM

You should also get an inline booster pump like a T-Rex or something like that..

homebrewed · March 12th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Wideband/UEGO

Stangzilla · March 12th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by homebrewed

Wideband/UEGO

+152442..Oh yeah that too!!!

homebrewed · March 12th, 2007, 08:18 PM

Thank you

Stangzilla · March 12th, 2007, 08:26 PM

I would say that the wideband is a must but others might disagree. Even if you have a good tune remember unless its done on a Mustang dyno it does not simulate road conditions. Every day is different as far as air quality humidy ect... Its always good to know what your motor is doing in real time all the time... Stay away from those cheap A\F gauges that use the narrow band sensor.. They are very jumpy and inaccurate... Waste of money..

homebrewed · March 12th, 2007, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

I would say that the wideband is a must but others might disagree. Even if you have a good tune remember unless its done on a Mustang dyno it does not simulate road conditions. Every day is different as far as air quality humidy ect... Its always good to know what your motor is doing in real time all the time... Stay away from those cheap A\F gauges that use the narrow band sensor.. They are very jumpy and inaccurate... Waste of money..

+153481

AEM makes a very good wideband/UEGO sensor/guage combo. They are pricy, but... How much is your motor worth?

Stangzilla · March 12th, 2007, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by jtillery

I forgot to put it up in the list, but I do have an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator already. I have an electric fuel pressure gauge. I have been looking at a A/F ratio gauge, but I have read alot of bad things about the narrow band, and haven't felt like springing for the wideband yet... With a good tune is the A/F gauge necessary? I guess if there was a problem and it saves me from blowing up the engine it would be money well spent.

Would you recommend that I buy 42 pound injectors and the lightning 90mm MAF now, or would that be subject to change, depending on how things come out on the dyno?

Thats a good tip on the radiator and waterpump. My radiator looks like terrible, so I was planning on buying a new one anyways.

Here check this out...

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March 12th, 2007, 02:13 PM	#1
jtillery Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Euclid, Ohio Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anything else needed to support a Supercharger? I just bought a Paxton Novi supercharger and plan to run it at 9 PSI. Is there any way to tell if I will need fuel/ignition upgrades ahead of time, or should I take it to a tuner then decide? I am still building the car, so I was hoping to have everything ready to go when I take it to the tuner. Here are my mods: 5.0 HO out of a 91 Mild Lunati Cam (similar specs to Ford E cam) Ported and Polished GT40p heads and intake 70mm throttle body MSD Blaster Coil MAC shorty headers BBK Hi-Flow Cat H-Pipe Magnaflow CatBack MAC Underdrive Pulleys I plan on getting an in tank 255 LPH fuel pump, anything else I should do? Also, I don't have a tuner picked out yet, so if anyone has recommendations near Cleveland, Ohio, let me know. Thanks __________________ Current Mustangs: 2004 Cobra Convertible 1993 5.0 LX Hatchback 1992 5.0 LX Convertible

March 12th, 2007, 04:48 PM	#2
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 593 iTrader: 0 reviews	For my Kenne Bell @ 9psi it was recommended to swap to 42# injectors, a 90mm MAF from a Lightning and have a tune. __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C GIVE 'ER!

March 12th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#4
mustangman9550 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa,AL Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Definitely get an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator so you can tune your fuel. Might wanna think about upgrading to an aftermarket radiatorand higher flowing water pump too since your motor will be running at higher temps on the boost. I bought a Fluidyne last year and think it was money well spent for my Stroker application... __________________

March 12th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#5
88BlueGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 202 iTrader: 0 reviews	Injectors Boost Gauge AFPR A/F Gauge etc. __________________ 93 GT - Full Exhaust, 3.90's, Front Tubular Suspension, etc. 88 GT "Big Blue" - Body work & primer!

March 12th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#6
jtillery Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Euclid, Ohio Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	I forgot to put it up in the list, but I do have an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator already. I have an electric fuel pressure gauge. I have been looking at a A/F ratio gauge, but I have read alot of bad things about the narrow band, and haven't felt like springing for the wideband yet... With a good tune is the A/F gauge necessary? I guess if there was a problem and it saves me from blowing up the engine it would be money well spent. Would you recommend that I buy 42 pound injectors and the lightning 90mm MAF now, or would that be subject to change, depending on how things come out on the dyno? Thats a good tip on the radiator and waterpump. My radiator looks like terrible, so I was planning on buying a new one anyways. __________________ Current Mustangs: 2004 Cobra Convertible 1993 5.0 LX Hatchback 1992 5.0 LX Convertible

March 12th, 2007, 04:48 PM	#3
sb2f5marine69 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jville,NC Posts: 197 iTrader: 0 reviews	go with sniper tuning my buddy has ran it on his stang for a while now and sniper can walk u through the tuning process to give u a base line before you spend 2 hours on a dyno. check it out www.snipertuning.com

March 12th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#7
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should also get an inline booster pump like a T-Rex or something like that.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 12th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#11
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say that the wideband is a must but others might disagree. Even if you have a good tune remember unless its done on a Mustang dyno it does not simulate road conditions. Every day is different as far as air quality humidy ect... Its always good to know what your motor is doing in real time all the time... Stay away from those cheap A\F gauges that use the narrow band sensor.. They are very jumpy and inaccurate... Waste of money.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

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