[JerseyTrueBlue]

Okay so here's the deal, because of the way my life has been going recently I haven't had the time to finish my vortech build. I have had a lot of parts sitting around for some time now and I'm sick of looking at them so this is what my plan is. After having all this time to think, I don't want to tap my oil pan it's just not gonna happen. Also with all the people having problems shredding belts on centri setups it's making me think otherwise. Now I know most of you guys are gonna tell me to continue down the path I'm on but here's my idea.

I want to sell my centri parts and keep whatever I would need to do a PD blower. Whether it will be an eaton/torktech, or something like a Kenne Bell I'm not sure of yet. The reason I want to do this though is the ease of installation and you don't really have to hack your car apart to get stuff to fit. Mind you this is all in due time but I would save any money I get from selling my vortech and put it toward this.

So here are my questions guys, what should I hang onto from my vortech build that could be re used and what will I need that's different if anything?
I know I should keep my MAF, injectors, wideband, tank/pumps. Can I sell stuff like my intercooler and piping?

Also what about thorttle body setups with a PD style blower. I'm pretty sure I'd have to get rid of my accufab and get an oval style? Please feel free to provide any info on this topic my minds kind of scattered right now and I'm sure I'm forgetting things.

[mrsinister2424]

Sounds like a dumb idea if you're already sunk money into those parts. Just take it to a reputable dyno/shop and have them tap the pan and tune it. There are options....

[Shaun03GT]

If thats what you want to do, do that. Consider the On3 setup? Youd have to tap the oil pan though.... What kind of MAF do you have? Keep the injectors, fuel pump, BAP. Dont need anything else.

How much would you sell the kit for? Seperate just the blower? My pops might be interested.

[JerseyTrueBlue]

Originally Posted by mrsinister2424 Sounds like a dumb idea if you're already sunk money into those parts. Just take it to a reputable dyno/shop and have them tap the pan and tune it. There are options....

I know it does to me too but here are the things stopping me. First I need to switch to an SCT tuner because no one around me uses Diablosport anymore. Also I'd need to tow the car to the shop to finish the build if I want them to finish the work so we're talking towing charges, build charges, and tune charges. I've already had this stuff sitting for well over a year and I'm still no where near finishing it. I still need to have the head unit rebuilt and get the bracket kit so everything I just mentioned adds up to like 2k, which in my mind would be a torktech kit and then I just need to sell my vortech stuff and buy a used eaton and a sct tuner and I can do everything myself except the tune. Honestly I don't know what I really am going to/want to do that's why I decided to see what MM has to say

[MustangMatt96GT]

Whats so scary about tapping the oil pan? I have 3 holes in mine haha

[Black2vConvertible]

I'm only driving a bolt on GT myself but after carefully considering each of my options regarding adding boost to "MY" car... I've decided that I want to go with none other than a Kenne bell 2.1 intercooled supercharger kit.

Can't go wrong with a Kenne Bell... haven't watched a single video of a Kenne bell supercharged car on YOUTUBE that didn't make me have to change my pants soon after LMAO!

[limited]

the kb kit comes with everything and you can use the throttle body, maf, tanks/pumps (inj. if you wish). just the intercooler stuff won't work

[JerseyTrueBlue]

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT If thats what you want to do, do that. Consider the On3 setup? Youd have to tap the oil pan though.... What kind of MAF do you have? Keep the injectors, fuel pump, BAP. Dont need anything else. How much would you sell the kit for? Seperate just the blower? My pops might be interested.

I would love to do the on3 setup man but the k member and all that makes that a lot more expensive then any other options. I would sell anything I don't need for whatever I got it for I have all the prices written down somewhere. This is just me collecting thoughts but if I do sell the vortech I'll get a hold of you first.

[JerseyTrueBlue]

To everyone above the only problem would be finding a used KB kit since they are so damn expensive. And I don't want to tap the pan because it seems like a lot of people who do it have some sort of leak somehow.

[Black2vConvertible]

The kit I want is pretty expensive at literally $5k... NOT including install... a bit more for the KB kit than what I would probably spend for an on3 kit with upgraded turbo, K member installation and ect,... however... after test driving a pullied KB supercharged lightning I've just kinda lossed my mind and have been dying to hear that screaming deathly whine coming from under my hood... LOL

Seriously... I've driven built turbo cars before and they are a blast... but to feel that instant torque IMMEDIATELY from the twin screw KB and hear the whine at the same time... It sold me. =)

[Shaun03GT]

Originally Posted by JerseyTrueBlue I would love to do the on3 setup man but the k member and all that makes that a lot more expensive then any other options. I would sell anything I don't need for whatever I got it for I have all the prices written down somewhere. This is just me collecting thoughts but if I do sell the vortech I'll get a hold of you first.

Aright cool thanks man, let me know.


You could always go with a Procharger unit or V3 unit. Both are self contained.

Getting a used Tork tech or KB kit is a good idea, but will be alittle pricey. Just keep searching. Itll have to come down to if you want to sell the Vortech stuff, and happen to have a buyer (or the cash) at the same time someone throws up a used KB for sale.

If thats what you want to do, do it. Dont put money into something that you dont think will satisfy you.

[JerseyTrueBlue]

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT Aright cool thanks man, let me know. You could always go with a Procharger unit or V3 unit. Both are self contained. Getting a used Tork tech or KB kit is a good idea, but will be alittle pricey. Just keep searching. Itll have to come down to if you want to sell the Vortech stuff, and happen to have a buyer (or the cash) at the same time someone throws up a used KB for sale. If thats what you want to do, do it. Dont put money into something that you dont think will satisfy you.

Thanks man good words. Honestly I kinda jumped on a centri after reading how cheap they were to build and all that when what I really wanted to do was build a H/C/I car. However now after knowing how much you spend and how little power you make staying N/A I'm definitely gonna stay with boost I'm just not sure what I want to do right now. I'd rather have a PD blower but like you said I have to wait for the right moment. Self contained head units are also an option but why spend more money for the same thing is how I'm looking at it. With the right help from a builder/tuner I could even stick with what I'm doing but there is no one good or trustworthy around here. Again this is just tossing around ideas so anyone who wants to chime in, feel free. I want to leave no stone unturned here, I like to have my options set out for me to look at.

[sharkbait]

While a little more effort.

Why dont you buy one of these -
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

Yes you have to lift the motor a little or lower the K to get it out. But then you wont have any leaks because the bug is part of the pan. Then you can plug it with the supplied plug if you ever go back to stock + you get the saftey of having more oil.

(Also the link i provided is the cheapest on the market for a new one... garunteed )

[Eagle2000GT]

Kenne Bells are good superchargers. You won't be disappointed with one. But they are also a lot more expensive. If your worried about the cost to finish what you have then you will be waiting a long time to get the KB.

Some people have the patience to piece together a supercharger kit and some don't. I'm one of the latter. That is why I bought a complete kit when I got mine. If I had tried to piece together a supercharger kit I would never have gotten it all together.

[mrbigjeep]

Originally Posted by sharkbait While a little more effort. Why dont you buy one of these - eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices Yes you have to lift the motor a little or lower the K to get it out. But then you wont have any leaks because the bug is part of the pan. Then you can plug it with the supplied plug if you ever go back to stock + you get the saftey of having more oil. (Also the link i provided is the cheapest on the market for a new one... garunteed )

mmr has one with the fitting for 10 bucks less

[T-Lee. 30]

i dont see how you will come out saving ANY money at all since you have the majority of the vortech parts already and will be trying to sell them to get a PD blower bc new and used they are quite costly. Anyway here is a used kit from another site.



fs 2.8h kenne bell - MustangForums.com

[sharkbait]

Originally Posted by mrbigjeep mmr has one with the fitting for 10 bucks less

PM me and I'll beat it by $5

[mrbigjeep]

good call, your a man of your word ...lol

i don't need one but thats the option i was going when i had my vortech!

[sharkbait]

You want save any money or time at all by selling and switching. I would recommend to sticking with what you got.

[dscstang03]

There is nothing wrong with centri's my buddy has a 00 gt stock bottom end with a v2-sq and methanol and he's putting down around 440.. The oil pan tap really isn't that big of a deal. But the KB is a badass s/c either way you won't be dissapointed