how hard to install supercharger

02gtmustang · July 9th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Looking into a vortech supercharger for my 02 mustang gt... How hard will it be to install? Its a non intercooled setup..something I could do myself at the house?

mustanginky · July 9th, 2009, 12:51 AM

you can easily do it at your house. hardest part is likely tapping the oil pan or doing the fuel pump. the other stuff is bolt on.

02gtmustang · July 9th, 2009, 02:22 AM

I was wandering...so that I don't have to drill my pan...could I like...say..put its own oil set up? Like its own like 2qt system or something?

Arctic Fox · July 9th, 2009, 04:47 AM

Get a V3 kit. It's internally lubricated, no need to tap in to the oil pan.

02gtmustang · July 9th, 2009, 01:32 PM

I would if I had the extra money ...but could I do that? That way it doesn't have the motors dirty possibly contaminated oil? And more oil than a slef lubricated so hopefuly it runs cooler too

~C~ · July 9th, 2009, 01:52 PM

I guess you could do it. I think it would be harder trying to make sure it would work right and finding a location to put it all. Take a look at the p1sc.

02gtmustang · July 9th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Well as much as I wish I could afford procharger I can't... That's the one I really really want lol...but I mean me giving it its own oiling system would be the best thing...I mean the supercharger sucks the oil from the engines pan...I'd be giving it its own pan... And wouldn't be risking getting metal shavings in my motors oil from drilling the holes

mustanginky · July 9th, 2009, 04:21 PM

you could do that, it would be a mess mounting it and getting a pump and all that for it. tapping the pan isn't that bad and if it were something dangerous they would have made a self contained one long before the v3. there are thousands of vortech's out there, i doubt if it were a big issue they would continue to make them.

prochargers can be foundpretty cheaply anyways if you look. i got my whole setup for $1400

03_StangGuy · July 9th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Tapping the pan isnt bad, just make sure you have a conical bit cuz the pan is this a regular bit doesnt work. I know I tried it and almost fucked up my pan! The return line isnt under alot of pressure is you dont have to worry bout it too much. I just drilled mine out and tapped it, i didnt even roll it in at all and it worked great! I got a nice snugs fit with the fitting screwed in.

Mikey @ BMC Performance · July 9th, 2009, 04:35 PM

The Vortech V2 Kits (where you have to tap the oil pan) and the Vortech V3 Kits (where they are self lubricating) are actually the same price.

Give us a call at BMC Performance if you have any questions we would love to help you, easy install that can be done at your house

1-877-BMC-RWHP

02gtmustang · July 9th, 2009, 06:00 PM

Well not on ebay it aint...the v2 kit I'm looking at is like...2500 or so and comes with everything

Arctic Fox · July 10th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by 02gtmustang

the supercharger sucks the oil from the engines pan...I'd be giving it its own pan...

Oil is fed to the s/c by engine oil pump. To make a separate oil system for the s/c you'd need an electric oil pump to circulate the oil.

02gtmustang · July 10th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Really? How in the gell does it do that? If the lines are just plumbed into the side of the pan...I could see I it were sum how plumbed into a oil galley on the block

mounder27 · July 10th, 2009, 02:47 PM

the only issue with mine is the return leaks a little bit i had to seal it with jb weld and that seem to do the job but if you can get the v-3 and the loud s/c is cool sounding...

03_StangGuy · July 10th, 2009, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by 02gtmustang

Really? How in the gell does it do that? If the lines are just plumbed into the side of the pan...I could see I it were sum how plumbed into a oil galley on the block

the oil feed line connect to and extra tap on the oil filter housing.

02gtmustang · July 11th, 2009, 02:40 AM

I don't know why but this thing doesn't always show me all yalls post like I didn't see mustanginkys post bout finding one for 1400...where in the hell did you find that steal lol that's sweet... And ahhh ok that makes a lot of since lol thanks for clearing that up on the oil feed...

02sonicGT · July 15th, 2009, 09:10 AM

you "could" rig up a standalone oil system but is it really worth the R&D and risk of it not working!? Get a cheap kit -> rig an oil system -> burn up the kit -> start all over. In the long run it could cost you more headache and $$$

Wait a bit more and save a few more bucks then go with a good tested design.

ronster · July 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM

I don't know of a lot of shops that would install a non-intercooled set up. Most guys want the intercooled version. Much safer.

03_StangGuy · July 20th, 2009, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by ronster

I don't know of a lot of shops that would install a non-intercooled set up. Most guys want the intercooled version. Much safer.

IF your just doin a bolt on system with 8 psi there is no need for an intercooler, Yeah it WOULD be better but you wont have an issue without one. This is why EVERY manufacturer sells non-intercooler base kits.

bottlefedbullitt01 · August 27th, 2009, 01:08 PM

i completed my entire install in 2 days, drinking beer and taking my time. no problem at all if you got basic tools. the only thing you'll have to buy is a big enough tap for the oil pan, other than that its basic. peace!

July 9th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#1
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	how hard to install supercharger Looking into a vortech supercharger for my 02 mustang gt... How hard will it be to install? Its a non intercooled setup..something I could do myself at the house?

July 9th, 2009, 12:51 AM	#2
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,260 iTrader: 2 reviews	you can easily do it at your house. hardest part is likely tapping the oil pan or doing the fuel pump. the other stuff is bolt on. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

July 9th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#6
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 2 reviews	I guess you could do it. I think it would be harder trying to make sure it would work right and finding a location to put it all. Take a look at the p1sc. __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

July 9th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#8
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,260 iTrader: 2 reviews	you could do that, it would be a mess mounting it and getting a pump and all that for it. tapping the pan isn't that bad and if it were something dangerous they would have made a self contained one long before the v3. there are thousands of vortech's out there, i doubt if it were a big issue they would continue to make them. prochargers can be foundpretty cheaply anyways if you look. i got my whole setup for $1400 __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

July 9th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#9
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tapping the pan isnt bad, just make sure you have a conical bit cuz the pan is this a regular bit doesnt work. I know I tried it and almost fucked up my pan! The return line isnt under alot of pressure is you dont have to worry bout it too much. I just drilled mine out and tapped it, i didnt even roll it in at all and it worked great! I got a nice snugs fit with the fitting screwed in. __________________

July 9th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#3
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was wandering...so that I don't have to drill my pan...could I like...say..put its own oil set up? Like its own like 2qt system or something?

July 9th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#4
Arctic Fox Enthusiast 1989 GT KB 2.1L Flowzilla Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Old World Posts: 540 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a V3 kit. It's internally lubricated, no need to tap in to the oil pan.

July 9th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#5
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would if I had the extra money ...but could I do that? That way it doesn't have the motors dirty possibly contaminated oil? And more oil than a slef lubricated so hopefuly it runs cooler too

July 9th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#7
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well as much as I wish I could afford procharger I can't... That's the one I really really want lol...but I mean me giving it its own oiling system would be the best thing...I mean the supercharger sucks the oil from the engines pan...I'd be giving it its own pan... And wouldn't be risking getting metal shavings in my motors oil from drilling the holes

July 9th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#10
Mikey @ BMC Performance Regular 04 GT Coupe/87 GT T-Top Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Vortech V2 Kits (where you have to tap the oil pan) and the Vortech V3 Kits (where they are self lubricating) are actually the same price. Give us a call at BMC Performance if you have any questions we would love to help you, easy install that can be done at your house 1-877-BMC-RWHP

July 9th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#11
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well not on ebay it aint...the v2 kit I'm looking at is like...2500 or so and comes with everything

July 10th, 2009, 02:30 PM	#13
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Really? How in the gell does it do that? If the lines are just plumbed into the side of the pan...I could see I it were sum how plumbed into a oil galley on the block

July 10th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#14
mounder27 Enthusiast 02 mustang gt 6.92 @ 99 mph 1/8th Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 681 iTrader: 0 reviews	the only issue with mine is the return leaks a little bit i had to seal it with jb weld and that seem to do the job but if you can get the v-3 and the loud s/c is cool sounding... __________________ www.wmdracing.net

July 11th, 2009, 02:40 AM	#16
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't know why but this thing doesn't always show me all yalls post like I didn't see mustanginkys post bout finding one for 1400...where in the hell did you find that steal lol that's sweet... And ahhh ok that makes a lot of since lol thanks for clearing that up on the oil feed...

July 15th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#17
02sonicGT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 677 iTrader: 1 reviews	you "could" rig up a standalone oil system but is it really worth the R&D and risk of it not working!? Get a cheap kit -> rig an oil system -> burn up the kit -> start all over. In the long run it could cost you more headache and $$$ Wait a bit more and save a few more bucks then go with a good tested design. __________________ 2002 Sonic Blue GT - Vortech V3-Si, Treadstone TRV25O, Tial Q, PMAS HPX MAF Click Here to see my Vortech V3 Build Thread

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July 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#18
ronster Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't know of a lot of shops that would install a non-intercooled set up. Most guys want the intercooled version. Much safer.

August 27th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#20
bottlefedbullitt01 Enthusiast 2001 bullitt #835 not fast enough Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: south ga Posts: 565 iTrader: 4 reviews	i completed my entire install in 2 days, drinking beer and taking my time. no problem at all if you got basic tools. the only thing you'll have to buy is a big enough tap for the oil pan, other than that its basic. peace! __________________ Bullitt #835 4:10s, bassani O/R X, bassani mufflers, Bassani mid-headers, forged/built 2v, trickflow 44 heads, BIG blower cam, v1 vortech intercooled 11# boost 532rwhp/468tq

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