[zigbigadoru]

so im going to be putting my HPS 5.4 intake manifold on my engine but i was wondering if later down the road i wanted say a kenne bell, would i need to change out the intake manifold to get that supercharger?

[330CubeGt]

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru so im going to be putting my HPS 5.4 intake manifold on my engine but i was wondering if later down the road i wanted say a kenne bell, would i need to change out the intake manifold to get that supercharger?

Most Likely.

The HPS Is a Waist of Money IMO,For the Price of that i got a Almost complete Lighting supercharger setup,Even if you were not a fan of the blower sticking threw the hood you could buy a Nice Whipple Unit that the plenum come's up the driverside and would fit under a cowl hood.And they Run about 3k+
If you Buy a blower that includes the lower intake you will be fine.But in some cases they make aftermarket blowers for the trucks since thats what the 5.4 came in, so other kits dont come with a lower some are made to bolt on to the factory ford lower like the harley/lightning.

[zigbigadoru]

yea but i also want to keep this udner a stock or relatively stock hood. so if worst come to worst......guess whos getting nitrous!!! or a turbo. i really wanted the low end power of the supercharger but im not dealing with a garbage eaton and if i cant get a kenne bell then too bad ill just use something different. no biggie i guess

[97GT4.6]

yeah well if your gonna get a KB i'd just save the money, and wait for that lol

[4.6LMadness]

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru yea but i also want to keep this udner a stock or relatively stock hood. so if worst come to worst......guess whos getting nitrous!!! or a turbo. i really wanted the low end power of the supercharger but im not dealing with a garbage eaton and if i cant get a kenne bell then too bad ill just use something different. no biggie i guess

The Eatons off the lightnings and Harleys are very good blowers buddy. They are most certainly not garbage.

[zigbigadoru]

i could have sworn that they were garbage. if theyre not garbage are they a different model than the chargers off the termies?

[97GT4.6]

Naw, eatons really aren't that bad. Sure, there's better options out there, but i wouldn't rule them out as an affordable possibility.

[330CubeGt]

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru im not dealing with a garbage eaton

Well Let me know when you ever get a Power Adder And Line up with my Eaton Car so i can show you How a car with a Garbage Eaton Runs

[330CubeGt]

I was just Messing with you but on a serious note here is an Example.

2004 kenne bell vs 2003 ported eaton cobra

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Looks Like the Eaton Held up Pretty Well Agains a KB @ 19Psi...

[zigbigadoru]

but the kenne bell DESTROYED the eaton cobra. im sorry if i had the wrong impression but i always thought that they really werent worth trying to get one and it would be better just to get a kenne bell or whipple or something and just skip the eeaton all together

[330CubeGt]

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru but the kenne bell DESTROYED the eaton cobra. im sorry if i had the wrong impression but i always thought that they really werent worth trying to get one and it would be better just to get a kenne bell or whipple or something and just skip the eeaton all together

LOL, It Did Not DESTROY the Eaton Cobra,He was Right at his Door the third Race and the other times he only lost by 2 or so car lengths.

I went with a Eaton Just because I cant afford anything else.

[4.6LMadness]

You can pick up a used eaton for about 700-800 bucks vs. 4-5k for a kennebell. Granted you will only get the blower itself with the eaton but your only going to spend another 1k for the rest of the stuff you need plus a tune for the eaton.

[Safi]

Originally Posted by 4.6LMadness You can pick up a used eaton for about 700-800 bucks vs. 4-5k for a kennebell. Granted you will only get the blower itself with the eaton but your only going to spend another 1k for the rest of the stuff you need plus a tune for the eaton.

Yeah...Try a lot lower bro. I can get one right now for $300 (actually i have one sitting on my dresser right now so i can get one for free if you want to get technical ).

[330CubeGt]

Originally Posted by commandersafi Yeah...Try a lot lower bro. I can get one right now for $300

Very True
I paid $700 shipped and got a Complete Setup with 40k on it, Minus the Crank Pulley,Water Pump,Exchanger,I Probably have $1,000 In it if you count the Aftermarket Moroso Tank the 03 cobra injectors and 90mm MAF.

[4.6LMadness]

Originally Posted by 330CubeGt Very True I paid $700 shipped and got a Complete Setup with 40k on it, Minus the Crank Pulley,Water Pump,Exchanger,I Probably have $1,000 In it if you count the Aftermarket Moroso Tank the 03 cobra injectors and 90mm MAF.

I tend to over estimate so im not surpised if it does turn out to be close to that price . Glad to know its a hell of a lot cheaper than what i was guesstimating.

[330CubeGt]

Originally Posted by 4.6LMadness I tend to over estimate so im not surpised if it does turn out to be close to that price . Glad to know its a hell of a lot cheaper than what i was guesstimating.

Yup..Im just glad your not in the market for on and get jipped by someone.

[4.6LMadness]

Well i am looking for one. The ones iv seen recently have been going fo about 600 so i figured that was about average. I'm always careful when i buy. Got my completely 5.4 long block for 100 bucks with PI heads. The PI heads on my car now came off a 2000 gt that i only paid 250 for the entire motor. don't worryz. Iz a good buyer lmao

[330CubeGt]

Originally Posted by 4.6LMadness Well i am looking for one. The ones iv seen recently have been going fo about 600 so i figured that was about average. I'm always careful when i buy. Got my completely 5.4 long block for 100 bucks with PI heads. The PI heads on my car now came off a 2000 gt that i only paid 250 for the entire motor. don't worryz. Iz a good buyer lmao

Just keep an eye on ebay i got a nice Eaton last year for $250.I know of on i belive its on SVTP for $400 shipped and its ported

[4.6LMadness]

Ill have to check it out than. I want to find a wrecked Harley F-150 or lightning so i can pull more than just the blower off it.