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So i am new here and have had an 89 gt with some work, but found out it had been hit in rear, in a nut shell it was wrecked. so i sold it bought a motorcycle which was fun for awhile and now i am selling and gonna get another 5.0. ( nothing like one)

Starting to look into motor mods and reading up on things. I would like to get some good info or thoughts from some other stang guys and hear your opinions.
so what you think is better and why?

From what i have read im thinking turbo but i have had no experience with either. :eek:
 
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turbos make more power....but the stock block only holds around 500

turbo kits are cheaper and make more power....they use wasted energy...

superchargers make better power in the low end but need the engine to run..

roots and twin screw work better on modular motors...


centrifugal are where its at on foxes....

im going off memory of what other people have said not off experience so wait around and see what everyone else say
 
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White Thunder said:
turbos make more power....but the stock block only holds around 500

turbo kits are cheaper and make more power....they use wasted energy...

superchargers make better power in the low end but need the engine to run..

roots and twin screw work better on modular motors...


centrifugal are where its at on foxes....

im going off memory of what other people have said not off experience so wait around and see what everyone else say
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Im pretty sure you got most of it :confused:
 
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yeah well i read a post on this on another site, and they were saying something about the s/c robbing from 12-20% of the motors power and turbo is like 3-7%

And i was wondering which has less chance of over heating. this will be drivin about 4-5 days a week for fun. im thinking maybe i should worrie about adding "motor" first ie cam. heads and make sure the motor can handle the power from either.
right?

i am fairly new to the 5.0 scene just have been in love with them for years and after having one about a year ago i have the 5.0 fever BADDDDDDD!
 
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Just curious, but why are centris considered to be "where it's at" on foxes? Wouldn't the lower rpm nature of a roots or twinscrew be better matched to the lower rpm nature of a 5.0?

Or is the idea that 5.0s already have low-end, so you're using the centrifugal to make up for a lack of power up top (in which case, wouldn't a turbo be better)?

I like the concept of turbos better, but superchargers are usually (considerably) cheaper and easier to install.
 
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ReverendDexter said:
Just curious, but why are centris considered to be "where it's at" on foxes? Wouldn't the lower rpm nature of a roots or twinscrew be better matched to the lower rpm nature of a 5.0?

Or is the idea that 5.0s already have low-end, so you're using the centrifugal to make up for a lack of power up top (in which case, wouldn't a turbo be better)?

I like the concept of turbos better, but superchargers are usually (considerably) cheaper and easier to install.
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i heard the tend to run hot on foxes...

i've seen cheaper turbo kits for the fox than s/c but the s/c were more reputable brands
 
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s/c are cheap and plentiful. Turbo kits do make more power, but are a pain in the ass to install. Both kits either way needs to be tuned on the dyno and measure things to make sure it is ok.
 
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White Thunder said:
i heard the tend to run hot on foxes...

i've seen cheaper turbo kits for the fox than s/c but the s/c were more reputable brands
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i agree on the "cheap" turbos being off brands thats what i have seen, but correct me if i am wrong but arent they both around 3000$ for a good set up of either?

and yes it did seem alot harder to install the turbo. but do u have to get the motors tuned after a turbo installed?? i know my buddy built his 5.0 up and he added a paxton s/c and needed it to be tuned in a shop. again im not to sure about this subject hence my post :D
 
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BlessedHellride said:
s/c are cheap and plentiful. Turbo kits do make more power, but are a pain in the ass to install. Both kits either way needs to be tuned on the dyno and measure things to make sure it is ok.
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haha you answered the next question before i actually posted.

you have yoda like power or some ****!
 
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now what does a "regular" turbo or s/c add in horse power to a stock 5.0 that wont hurt anything but make a major improvement?
 
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White Thunder said:
the stock internals are pretty strong....there are quite a few stock motors running 400 plus hp....
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if the being a pain to install is out of the question would you agree thats the way to go?

sad thing is i was looking up twin turbos :eek:

either way i will be super excited to have another 5.0 in my garage 100% stock!
 
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turbofoxbody said:
So i am new here and have had an 89 gt with some work, but found out it had been hit in rear, in a nut shell it was wrecked. so i sold it bought a motorcycle which was fun for awhile and now i am selling and gonna get another 5.0. ( nothing like one)

Starting to look into motor mods and reading up on things. I would like to get some good info or thoughts from some other stang guys and hear your opinions.
so what you think is better and why?

From what i have read im thinking turbo but i have had no experience with either. :eek:
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Turbos are more efficient, make more power (given the proper sized turbo for the combination) and are less stressful to the engine than a supercharger or nitrous.
 
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if you keep the stock block there would never be a need for a second turbo....

and if your not wanting to go tho the turbo install go s/c....either one will give you block cracking power...also consider H/C/I...a stroker....or even a aftermarket block
 
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White Thunder said:
turbos make more power....but the stock block only holds around 500

turbo kits are cheaper and make more power....they use wasted energy...

superchargers make better power in the low end but need the engine to run..

roots and twin screw work better on modular motors...


centrifugal are where its at on foxes....

im going off memory of what other people have said not off experience so wait around and see what everyone else say
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Roots and twin screws make low end power because they are positive displacement blowers. Centrifigul supercharges build boost with RPM. A properly set up turbo car will have less boost lag then a centrifigul set up. I don't think modular has anything to do with which power adder works better. Application and goals is what matters.
 
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