DD a Turbo or S/C v6?

thomasdale2144 · August 21st, 2011, 02:52 PM

Hey guys, recently came into a little cash and am debating buying a S/C kit off AmericanMuscle or a turbo kit, but its my DD over the summer, (like 3000 miles a year) but i want the car to last for a while. Any advise or is it worth it? also the car has like 90,000 miles on it

Rich J · August 21st, 2011, 03:17 PM

Do a compression test if that comes out good then your fine. There's a few people who DD s/c and turbo 6's with no problems.

Green_6er · August 21st, 2011, 04:01 PM

i would get a turbo that didn't spool until 2 - 2.5k for a DD so you wont be in boost constantly.

mustangs4life · August 21st, 2011, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Green_6er

i would get a turbo that didn't spool until 2 - 2.5k for a DD so you wont be in boost constantly.

isn't that still a little low? wouldn't it be a little more efficient for a DD with 2.5-3k? especially if you had gears and you cruised at a higher rpm...you wouldn't want your turbo kicked in on the highway and stuff....would you?

Rich J · August 21st, 2011, 04:54 PM

Lol there is one person on here that will say it's fine. He will also say he cruises in a vacuum constantly. If your just running like 8 psi your fine.

Green_6er · August 21st, 2011, 04:55 PM

it just depends on how you drive. i have a manual with stock gears and i shift at 2k so i would like mine to spool around 2.5k and when i am on the highway i don't go over 2k rpm. it just depends on mods and how you drive.

mustangs4life · August 21st, 2011, 05:00 PM

yeah, i understand. i usually shift between 2 and 2.5 so yeah that makes sense, but definitely go with a turbo OP

Green_6er · August 21st, 2011, 05:02 PM

lol yea. just go turbo and get a turbo that suits your driving style.

Six Banger · August 21st, 2011, 05:14 PM

3000 miles a year is hardly a DD lol. You'll be fine

spaseghost · August 21st, 2011, 05:48 PM

you can drive a turbo without fully spooling it...
the supercharger will be a much easier bolt on, the turbo will require much more work though. if you just want some bolt on power go supercharger.

mustangmike! · August 21st, 2011, 05:58 PM

just looking for alot more power for fun, nothing like serious racing and shit. Id look into a m90 or m112 supercharger. Lots of torque

ESG-642T · August 21st, 2011, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Green_6er

i would get a turbo that didn't spool until 2 - 2.5k for a DD so you wont be in boost constantly.

You would have to get a stock turbo off something, or a t25/28 ish turbo to try fully try and spool one by 2.5k.

Originally Posted by Rich J

Lol there is one person on here that will say it's fine. He will also say he cruises in a vacuum constantly. If your just running like 8 psi your fine.

You can stay in vac running 30psi.

Green_6er · August 21st, 2011, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

You would have to get a stock turbo off something, or a t25/28 ish turbo to try fully try and spool one by 2.5k.

i just meant start spooling by 2.5k

B's04gt · August 21st, 2011, 07:52 PM

Id have it tuned to spool around 2.8k so you can shift around 2.5k around town and yet you still have alot of rpm to run with while spool'd.

Good luck.

thomasdale2144 · August 21st, 2011, 08:25 PM

i was looking at a m90 for a S/C but idk what i would do for a turbo... would i run it at the Y pipe or?

B's04gt · August 21st, 2011, 08:27 PM

Why do a rear mount when you have plenty of room in your engine bay?

Green_6er · August 21st, 2011, 08:38 PM

^ what he said. you have acres of free area in your engine bay. just do a front mount setup.

thomasdale2144 · August 21st, 2011, 08:45 PM

anywhere sell hot side piping or would i have to make that?

Green_6er · August 21st, 2011, 08:48 PM

pm esg. he makes kits.

thomasdale2144 · August 21st, 2011, 08:49 PM

lol thank you

August 21st, 2011, 02:52 PM	#1
thomasdale2144 Enthusiast 96 GT with 97 cobra swap 13.65@101.3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	DD a Turbo or S/C v6? Hey guys, recently came into a little cash and am debating buying a S/C kit off AmericanMuscle or a turbo kit, but its my DD over the summer, (like 3000 miles a year) but i want the car to last for a while. Any advise or is it worth it? also the car has like 90,000 miles on it __________________ 1999 V6 CAI, Tune (Sold) 1996 GT Vert 97 Cobra Engine Swap, Mods in Garage 248.8 RWHP, 353.3RWTQ But having a 4V makes it a Cobra Want to join the FOBRA club? MM FOBRA CLUB FOUNDER

August 21st, 2011, 03:17 PM	#2
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do a compression test if that comes out good then your fine. There's a few people who DD s/c and turbo 6's with no problems. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 21st, 2011, 04:54 PM	#5
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol there is one person on here that will say it's fine. He will also say he cruises in a vacuum constantly. If your just running like 8 psi your fine. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 21st, 2011, 05:14 PM	#9
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	3000 miles a year is hardly a DD lol. You'll be fine __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

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spaseghost Regular It makes my wife horny 16.3@84@5kft Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 257 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can drive a turbo without fully spooling it... the supercharger will be a much easier bolt on, the turbo will require much more work though. if you just want some bolt on power go supercharger. __________________ 2003 Mustang - 3.8, 5spd., bbk, eibach no isos, duals, hids, 72k 1968 RS/SS Camaro - 350, .090 over, .500" lift, flows, M21 2004 Nissan Armada - HIDs, LEDs, sippy and DVDs 2002 F150 - Screw, 5.4l, GOTTS w/ K&N, flow super 44

August 21st, 2011, 05:00 PM	#7
mustangs4life Regular 1998 mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 141 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah, i understand. i usually shift between 2 and 2.5 so yeah that makes sense, but definitely go with a turbo OP

August 21st, 2011, 05:58 PM	#11
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	just looking for alot more power for fun, nothing like serious racing and shit. Id look into a m90 or m112 supercharger. Lots of torque __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

August 21st, 2011, 08:25 PM	#15
thomasdale2144 Enthusiast 96 GT with 97 cobra swap 13.65@101.3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was looking at a m90 for a S/C but idk what i would do for a turbo... would i run it at the Y pipe or? __________________ 1999 V6 CAI, Tune (Sold) 1996 GT Vert 97 Cobra Engine Swap, Mods in Garage 248.8 RWHP, 353.3RWTQ But having a 4V makes it a Cobra Want to join the FOBRA club? MM FOBRA CLUB FOUNDER

August 21st, 2011, 08:45 PM	#18
thomasdale2144 Enthusiast 96 GT with 97 cobra swap 13.65@101.3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	anywhere sell hot side piping or would i have to make that? __________________ 1999 V6 CAI, Tune (Sold) 1996 GT Vert 97 Cobra Engine Swap, Mods in Garage 248.8 RWHP, 353.3RWTQ But having a 4V makes it a Cobra Want to join the FOBRA club? MM FOBRA CLUB FOUNDER

August 21st, 2011, 08:49 PM	#20
thomasdale2144 Enthusiast 96 GT with 97 cobra swap 13.65@101.3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol thank you __________________ 1999 V6 CAI, Tune (Sold) 1996 GT Vert 97 Cobra Engine Swap, Mods in Garage 248.8 RWHP, 353.3RWTQ But having a 4V makes it a Cobra Want to join the FOBRA club? MM FOBRA CLUB FOUNDER

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