How To: Build an Affordable Supercharger Kit

Shaun03GT · February 6th, 2010, 07:37 PM

Hey everyone. As you know, I just finished building my supercharger kit pretty cheaply. I figured for all the help I got from people here, I should put this togeather and hopefully get it stickied so I can return the favor, and help people out.

I put togeather a full custom, Front Mount Intercooled Vortech V1 Kit.

EVERYTHING IS HOTLINKED TO WHERE I EXACTLY BOUGHT IT!

Things I bought used or from forums
- Vortech V1 Head Unit - $325 (eBay)
- Air to Air Front Mount Intercooler - $200 (SVTPerformance.com TheMarket)
- Intake Assembly (came with intercooler setup)
- 42# Fuel Injectors Brand New - $200 (SVT Performance.com The Market)

Things I bought Brand New
- Vortech Bracket Assembly - $289 (Superchargersonline.com)
- Vortech Oil Feed Line - $22 (Superchargersonline.com)
- Vortech Oil Drain Line - $23 (Superchargersonline.com)
- Vortech 3.33 Pulley - $74 (Superchargersonline.com)
- PMAS Blow Through MAF - $249.95 (AtomicPerformance.com)
- Ford GT Supercar Fuel Pump - $167.60 (LethalPerfomance.com)
- Gate Fuel Line Hose for Fuel Pump - $20 (LightningForcePerformance.com)
- NGK Tr-6 V-Power Spark Plugs - $25 (LethalPerformance.com)

The Grand Total is $1,592 Not Including shipping or tuner or gauges.

Other Options:
- 90mm Lightning MAF - $79 (BuyFordRacing)
- Vortech Discharge Assembly - $200 (SuperchargersOnline.com) (Dont Need Intercooler)
- 255lph Fuel Pump - $104.95 (LethalPerformance.com)
- Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump 40AMP - $250 (KenneBell.net)
- CX Racing Intercooler w/ Plumbing - $319 (CXRacing.com)

Gauges:

- eBay member "Ihavethebestpriceperformance" Great Prices
Im going with Autometer Phantom Boost/Vacuum, and Wideband Gauge. With the Dash Pod.

Heres links to some good site where you can buy stuff from or find some good information:

- Superchargers Online Build
- Procharger/Vortech Walk Through (mello from AFM.com)
- LethalPerformance.com
- BuyFordRacing.com
- AmericanMuscle.com
- SiliconeIntakes.com
- AtomicPerformance.com
- Craigslist
- eBay
- SVT Performance.com "The Market"
- Modded Mustang Classified
- Jegs.com
- SummitRacing.com

If anyone has any questions, feel free to P.M me. I think that basically covers about everything.

mcqueen · February 6th, 2010, 07:40 PM

Nice write up bro! Reps

00mustang00 · February 6th, 2010, 07:45 PM

good write up. was your total really 1500 hundred? and are you doing the install yourself?

Shaun03GT · February 6th, 2010, 07:48 PM

Yea man, only $1592 not including shipping. And yup doing the install myself.

The best part is, building the kit is fully customizable. Get to choose your intercooler, fuel pump, spark plugs, injectors, maf, etc... Just be patient and look

YeloPony · February 6th, 2010, 07:49 PM

WOW $1500.. nice.. got any videos/audio? I'd do it for that price, but finding the headunit it the hard part.. I've heard V1s are loud, I'm tying to keep my car on the 'sleeper' side..

how are the 4.10s now that your FI?

00mustang00 · February 6th, 2010, 07:51 PM

thats my biggest problem. I have NO patience whatsoever. I wish I could find the patience to buy it bit by bit. but im waiting to buy the whole kit from AM.

Shaun03GT · February 6th, 2010, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by YeloPony

WOW $1500.. nice.. got any videos/audio? I'd do it for that price, but finding the headunit it the hard part.. I've heard V1s are loud, I'm tying to keep my car on the 'sleeper' side..

how are the 4.10s now that your FI?

Its really not to be honest with you. Always check eBay for that. SVTPerformance.com. I got a killer deal though.

I dont have any videos yet. Install is being done the week of the 15'th.

mystang0673 · February 6th, 2010, 10:10 PM

hey man, just speaking from experience, i would go with a br7ef plug. the tr6's are too hot. I had problems with my car burning the tips of the plugs off and i switched to br7ef's and they are great. advanced autoparts ordered them for me. they are less than$2 a piece. I keep an extra set handy just in case. Mine are gapped at .024 but most gap theirs around .027

BakerFX4 · February 6th, 2010, 10:11 PM

.27 is kind tight i thought. Arent they supposed to be about .32-.35?? and +1 on not really liking the TR6. favor autolites.

Shaun03GT · February 7th, 2010, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by mystang0673

hey man, just speaking from experience, i would go with a br7ef plug. the tr6's are too hot. I had problems with my car burning the tips of the plugs off and i switched to br7ef's and they are great. advanced autoparts ordered them for me. they are less than$2 a piece. I keep an extra set handy just in case. Mine are gapped at .024 but most gap theirs around .027

Thanks for the headsup man. Sucks I already ordered them. How can you tell when they get to hot?

BakerFX4 · February 7th, 2010, 12:15 AM

you will be fine as there are already TONS of peeps running them with no problems at all. Dont stress it! no telling what would cause that on his setup and such. You'll be fine!

Shaun03GT · February 7th, 2010, 12:25 AM

Ite cool dude thanks. Yea Ive heard a bunch of people running them, thats why I snagged them.

My brother let me borrow $250 so I ordered my Blow Through MAF today. So now, Im ordering my Boost/Vacuum Gauge and Dashpod. Then install the Vortech and such, tune done. Then in a few weeks Ill get my Wideband. I figured that could wait alittle bit.

kyle2002stang! · February 7th, 2010, 02:08 AM

only $1592? awsome!

Shaun03GT · February 7th, 2010, 02:13 AM

Thanks dude. Very cheap. I didnt realise I only spent that much. I guess shipping gets to you. But it depends how far there shipping the item to.

40thAnnivGT · February 7th, 2010, 02:36 PM

Did you find out how much boost the 3.33" pulley will be giving you with that setup?

Shaun03GT · February 7th, 2010, 02:39 PM

When Vortech sells a kit, they sell 3.33 with the aftercooled kit, and 3.6 without an aftercooler. I should be making 8-10psi. Im hoping 10psi

40thAnnivGT · February 7th, 2010, 02:45 PM

Ahh, I see. I'm hoping to make 10lbs also..but I will also be buying a powerpipe, so we'll see. 400whp or bust haha

Shaun03GT · February 7th, 2010, 02:47 PM

Lol...Me personally, Im more interested in track numbers. But obviously I like dyno numbers too. Im setting my goal at 370rwhp. That way if its alittle less whatever, if its more...sweeeeeet

40thAnnivGT · February 7th, 2010, 02:49 PM

Haha yeah I hear ya. I'm shooting for mid 12's on street tires and low low 12s on radials...and 380-400rwhp lol

Shaun03GT · February 7th, 2010, 02:51 PM

Good luck hitting mid 12's on street tires man. If your suspension is stock, you wont hit shit for traction man. Im definatley getting NT555rs. I would love to hit low 12's.

February 6th, 2010, 07:37 PM	#1
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	How To: Build an Affordable Supercharger Kit Hey everyone. As you know, I just finished building my supercharger kit pretty cheaply. I figured for all the help I got from people here, I should put this togeather and hopefully get it stickied so I can return the favor, and help people out. I put togeather a full custom, Front Mount Intercooled Vortech V1 Kit. EVERYTHING IS HOTLINKED TO WHERE I EXACTLY BOUGHT IT! Things I bought used or from forums - Vortech V1 Head Unit - $325 (eBay) - Air to Air Front Mount Intercooler - $200 (SVTPerformance.com TheMarket) - Intake Assembly (came with intercooler setup) - 42# Fuel Injectors Brand New - $200 (SVT Performance.com The Market) Things I bought Brand New - Vortech Bracket Assembly - $289 (Superchargersonline.com) - Vortech Oil Feed Line - $22 (Superchargersonline.com) - Vortech Oil Drain Line - $23 (Superchargersonline.com) - Vortech 3.33 Pulley - $74 (Superchargersonline.com) - PMAS Blow Through MAF - $249.95 (AtomicPerformance.com) - Ford GT Supercar Fuel Pump - $167.60 (LethalPerfomance.com) - Gate Fuel Line Hose for Fuel Pump - $20 (LightningForcePerformance.com) - NGK Tr-6 V-Power Spark Plugs - $25 (LethalPerformance.com) The Grand Total is $1,592 Not Including shipping or tuner or gauges. Other Options: - 90mm Lightning MAF - $79 (BuyFordRacing) - Vortech Discharge Assembly - $200 (SuperchargersOnline.com) (Dont Need Intercooler) - 255lph Fuel Pump - $104.95 (LethalPerformance.com) - Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump 40AMP - $250 (KenneBell.net) - CX Racing Intercooler w/ Plumbing - $319 (CXRacing.com) Gauges: - eBay member "Ihavethebestpriceperformance" Great Prices Im going with Autometer Phantom Boost/Vacuum, and Wideband Gauge. With the Dash Pod. Heres links to some good site where you can buy stuff from or find some good information: - Superchargers Online Build - Procharger/Vortech Walk Through (mello from AFM.com) - LethalPerformance.com - BuyFordRacing.com - AmericanMuscle.com - SiliconeIntakes.com - AtomicPerformance.com - Craigslist - eBay - SVT Performance.com "The Market" - Modded Mustang Classified - Jegs.com - SummitRacing.com If anyone has any questions, feel free to P.M me. I think that basically covers about everything. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs Last edited by Shaun03GT; February 7th, 2010 at 11:46 PM.

February 6th, 2010, 07:45 PM	#3
00mustang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 Caddy cts, 09 Jag XJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 2,337 iTrader: 0 reviews	good write up. was your total really 1500 hundred? and are you doing the install yourself? __________________ 2000 GT- Gone but not forgotten

February 6th, 2010, 07:48 PM	#4
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Yea man, only $1592 not including shipping. And yup doing the install myself. The best part is, building the kit is fully customizable. Get to choose your intercooler, fuel pump, spark plugs, injectors, maf, etc... Just be patient and look __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

February 6th, 2010, 07:49 PM	#5
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 2 reviews	WOW $1500.. nice.. got any videos/audio? I'd do it for that price, but finding the headunit it the hard part.. I've heard V1s are loud, I'm tying to keep my car on the 'sleeper' side.. how are the 4.10s now that your FI? __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

February 6th, 2010, 07:51 PM	#6
00mustang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 Caddy cts, 09 Jag XJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 2,337 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats my biggest problem. I have NO patience whatsoever. I wish I could find the patience to buy it bit by bit. but im waiting to buy the whole kit from AM. __________________ 2000 GT- Gone but not forgotten

February 6th, 2010, 07:40 PM	#2
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice write up bro! Reps

February 6th, 2010, 10:10 PM	#8
mystang0673 MM Fanatic 6.82@100mph 1.45 60' Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,260 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey man, just speaking from experience, i would go with a br7ef plug. the tr6's are too hot. I had problems with my car burning the tips of the plugs off and i switched to br7ef's and they are great. advanced autoparts ordered them for me. they are less than$2 a piece. I keep an extra set handy just in case. Mine are gapped at .024 but most gap theirs around .027 __________________

February 6th, 2010, 10:11 PM	#9
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,251 iTrader: 14 reviews	.27 is kind tight i thought. Arent they supposed to be about .32-.35?? and +1 on not really liking the TR6. favor autolites. __________________ 4.75 MMR 900se Livernois ported heads HP 292s blower cams Procharger D1sc at 20+ psi IW 15% OD pulley (and more bolt ons) E85 Tune/numbers coming shortly!!

February 7th, 2010, 12:15 AM	#11
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,251 iTrader: 14 reviews	you will be fine as there are already TONS of peeps running them with no problems at all. Dont stress it! no telling what would cause that on his setup and such. You'll be fine! __________________ 4.75 MMR 900se Livernois ported heads HP 292s blower cams Procharger D1sc at 20+ psi IW 15% OD pulley (and more bolt ons) E85 Tune/numbers coming shortly!!

February 7th, 2010, 12:25 AM	#12
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Ite cool dude thanks. Yea Ive heard a bunch of people running them, thats why I snagged them. My brother let me borrow $250 so I ordered my Blow Through MAF today. So now, Im ordering my Boost/Vacuum Gauge and Dashpod. Then install the Vortech and such, tune done. Then in a few weeks Ill get my Wideband. I figured that could wait alittle bit. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

February 7th, 2010, 02:08 AM	#13
kyle2002stang! I'm going On A Manhunt! 2002 true blue GT speed of time @ 88mph Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 55 miles west of Aberdeen SD Posts: 2,351 iTrader: 0 reviews	only $1592? awsome!

February 7th, 2010, 02:13 AM	#14
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Thanks dude. Very cheap. I didnt realise I only spent that much. I guess shipping gets to you. But it depends how far there shipping the item to. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

February 7th, 2010, 02:36 PM	#15
40thAnnivGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.35 @ 116 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parma, Ohio Posts: 1,126 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you find out how much boost the 3.33" pulley will be giving you with that setup?

February 7th, 2010, 02:39 PM	#16
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	When Vortech sells a kit, they sell 3.33 with the aftercooled kit, and 3.6 without an aftercooler. I should be making 8-10psi. Im hoping 10psi __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

February 7th, 2010, 02:45 PM	#17
40thAnnivGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.35 @ 116 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parma, Ohio Posts: 1,126 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ahh, I see. I'm hoping to make 10lbs also..but I will also be buying a powerpipe, so we'll see. 400whp or bust haha

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February 7th, 2010, 02:47 PM	#18
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Lol...Me personally, Im more interested in track numbers. But obviously I like dyno numbers too. Im setting my goal at 370rwhp. That way if its alittle less whatever, if its more...sweeeeeet __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

February 7th, 2010, 02:49 PM	#19
40thAnnivGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.35 @ 116 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parma, Ohio Posts: 1,126 iTrader: 0 reviews	Haha yeah I hear ya. I'm shooting for mid 12's on street tires and low low 12s on radials...and 380-400rwhp lol

February 7th, 2010, 02:51 PM	#20
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Good luck hitting mid 12's on street tires man. If your suspension is stock, you wont hit shit for traction man. Im definatley getting NT555rs. I would love to hit low 12's. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

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