[MustangDooder]

I'm new to the whole supercharger ideal, so bear with me.

I've gotten this idea to supercharge my v6, do I need purchase forged pistons so I don't risk detonation? Also, If i keep it around 6 psi I was told it would be fine. Now, I'm not one to take chances as this car is also my daily driver. Will I need to tune the computer to make up for the new manifold?

Be easy on me.

[rfcsoulja]

1. I don't think pistons have much to do with detonation. Timing, fuel, and compression (i know pistons can determine compression) do I believe . Could be wrong, still learning.

2. At 6 psi, you shouldn't need forged internals

3. You will need a tune.

Which supercharger are you talking about?

[MustangDooder]

either m112 or vortech.

Decisions, decisions.

[2000stallion]

Originally Posted by MustangDooder I'm new to the whole supercharger ideal, so bear with me. I've gotten this idea to supercharge my v6, do I need purchase forged pistons so I don't risk detonation? Also, If i keep it around 6 psi I was told it would be fine. Now, I'm not one to take chances as this car is also my daily driver. Will I need to tune the computer to make up for the new manifold? Be easy on me.

you could turbo it for cheaper. You could run 10 psi on a turbo and be okay as far as internals. Like rfcsoulja said, you will need it tuned. And you will either need a built 7.5 or an 8.8. 8.8's seems to be the most popular choice though. 9 out of 10 people on this forum will say turbo.

[wolfeman04]

Originally Posted by MustangDooder either m112 or vortech. Decisions, decisions.

Well I don't think vortech makes kits for our cars anymore so you would have to find a used one. The m112 is pretty good for around 250-300hp without some major work and then there's also the procharger kits.

[2000stallion]

Originally Posted by wolfeman04 The m112 is pretty good for around 250-300hp with some good supporting mods and then there's also the procharger kits.

Fixed that for ya

[wolfeman04]

Originally Posted by 2000stallion Fixed that for ya

[MustangDooder]

Used vortech for 250 bucks. Red flag #1. No Intercooler. Red Flag #2. Buying used performance parts off craigslist...Uh Oh.

Blow off valve on a Ford, too ricer for me. But than again I'm not too sure what exactly I want to do. Just trying to get some figures in my head so i can start my savings in my off shore bank acct.

[UnrealAce123]

i dont think i would buy a used kit from craigslist O.o never know it could be rusty or something then u add it to your car and something blows up.

[ESG-642T]

Craigslist, you just have to be smart about what you buy... You can meet up and check out whatever your getting.

[NorCalWhtHrse]

lol, I'm sorry, but did you say blow off valve on a mustang is ricer?

[ESG-642T]

Originally Posted by NorCalWhtHrse lol, I'm sorry, but did you say blow off valve on a mustang is ricer?

Easy ... hes a noob... give him a chance

[wolfeman04]

Originally Posted by MustangDooder so i can start my savings in my off shore bank acct.

[MustangDooder]

Originally Posted by NorCalWhtHrse lol, I'm sorry, but did you say blow off valve on a mustang is ricer?

Didn't mean to offend anyone, just my opinion.

[2000stallion]

Originally Posted by MustangDooder Didn't mean to offend anyone, just my opinion.

the more you hang around here the more you will start to get everyone.

[MustangDooder]

Originally Posted by wolfeman04

It was a joke, get it, lots of money to mod a car...oh nevermind.

[NorCalWhtHrse]

Originally Posted by MustangDooder It was a joke, get it, lots of money to mod a car...oh nevermind.

i know you're joking, and I know all your friends are probably like "oh american muscle should be supercharged! blah blah blah"

turbos and superchargers basically do they same thing, they compress the air flow in to your engine.

the difference is, turbos are MUCH more efficient, as they use the exhaust from your car, instead of parasitically robbing power to make power from your pulley system.

plus, a BOV sounds sooo much better than a SC whine IMO... i think you should youtube some turbo mustangs and see if that doesnt change your mind.

[NorCalWhtHrse]

you seriously should read this whole thing

Everything Turbo & Supercharger

[2000stallion]

Originally Posted by NorCalWhtHrse you seriously should read this whole thing Everything Turbo & Supercharger

+1

[MustangDooder]

Originally Posted by NorCalWhtHrse i know you're joking, and I know all your friends are probably like "oh american muscle should be supercharged! blah blah blah" turbos and superchargers basically do they same thing, they compress the air flow in to your engine. the difference is, turbos are MUCH more efficient, as they use the exhaust from your car, instead of parasitically robbing power to make power from your pulley system. plus, a BOV sounds sooo much better than a SC whine IMO... i think you should youtube some turbo mustangs and see if that doesnt change your mind.

From what I undertsand from the reading, a supercharger = turbocharger in terms of HP output and tq. Superchargers are an easier install but not as efficient and runs a risk of detonation (not good for a daily driver). Turbo's on the other hand are a bit more difficult to install, you have to modify the exhaust system, but run more efficiently and lower risk blowing your top end to smitherings. Yin. Yang.

I've researched both superchargers and turbochargers and it can get rather pricey. 2-2500 bucks. For that, I can buy a low miles 5.0 or 4.6 and put it in myself. Transmission excluded. So what would be the better optiion in the forums opinion?