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WELL im finally trying to put everything together to build a supercharger from the ground up... My question is if everything here in my build list will work and if I am missing anything... I am still looking for a V1 or V2 head unit but other than that I think im looking golden.. Any input on the things ive listed would be great. A cheaper place to buy the same parts or other recommendations would be helpful! If there is anything im missing let me know!


Inter Cooler and Piping

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Vortech Bracket

Vortech 2000-2004 Mustang 4.6L Mounting Bracket Assembly [V4FL111-031] - $279.00 : SuperchargersOnline, Worlds largest Supercharger Resource. Get Serious About Power



Ford GT fuel Pump

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Injectors

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Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF)

2001 04 F 150 Lightning Mass AIR Meter 90mm Mustang MAF W Aluminum Flange | eBay
 
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this is the list I had whenever I was putting everything together...
Vortech v2si headunit
mounting bracket with hardware
pulley(probably comes with supercharger)
intake/discharge piping
tial q bov
oil lines
clamps, hoses, and fittings
serpentine belt
pro m slot style maf
340 fuel pump
42lb injectors
ngk tr6 spark plugs
filter

Hope that helps a little bit! Also everything you listed should work just fine.
 
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03torchGT said:
this is the list I had whenever I was putting everything together...
Vortech v2si headunit
mounting bracket with hardware
pulley(probably comes with supercharger)
intake/discharge piping
tial q bov
oil lines
clamps, hoses, and fittings
serpentine belt
pro m slot style maf
340 fuel pump
42lb injectors
ngk tr6 spark plugs
filter

Hope that helps a little bit! Also everything you listed should work just fine.
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Where did you get your fuel pump? thinking of going for the motorcraft focus svt pump from here:

Any idea on what the easiest pump to install is?
 
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03torchGT said:
I got the fuel pump from lethal performance
DivisionX Stryker 340lph Fuel Pump - DivisionX - Fuel Pumps - Fuel Delivery - 99-04 Mustang GT
install isn't too bad you have to modify the basket a little bit though. I heard the focus pump is kinda hit or miss...which is why I didn't go with it lol
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All good to know... Ill probably go this way instead of the focus pump. Whats your MAF setup? im a little new on the whole blow thru or draw thru. I just always thought all MAFs were about the same. Ive heard the 90mm lightning is draw through and harder to tune but I didnt really want to spend 3 times as much for a blow thru when I dont see the difference
 
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I'm in the same boat as you. I already have the head unit though. All I need is injectors and an intercooler, clutch probably wouldnt hurt either. JPC sells an intercooler kit for 250 i'm not sure if its any better of a deal then the one you posted or not though.
 
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GT o1 said:
Get a focus pump and a bap. And you'll be good to almost 500rwhp

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The lightning maf may ping just so you know.

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What MAF do you recommend that isn't going to break my bank? Not trying to spend 3 or 400 if I dont have to

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maverick3429 said:
I'm in the same boat as you. I already have the head unit though. All I need is injectors and an intercooler, clutch probably wouldnt hurt either. JPC sells an intercooler kit for 250 i'm not sure if its any better of a deal then the one you posted or not though.
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Which head unit? how much was it?
 
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KutchisBeast said:
What MAF do you recommend that isn't going to break my bank? Not trying to spend 3 or 400 if I dont have to

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Which head unit? how much was it?
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If I were to build the kit or piece it id look for a slot style. I run a pro-m 80. Its a draw through. It I've seen a few for relatively cheap. 150 or so

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KutchisBeast said:
WELL im finally trying to put everything together to build a supercharger from the ground up... My question is if everything here in my build list will work and if I am missing anything... I am still looking for a V1 or V2 head unit but other than that I think im looking golden.. Any input on the things ive listed would be great. A cheaper place to buy the same parts or other recommendations would be helpful! If there is anything im missing let me know!


Inter Cooler and Piping

cxracing.com: BOV + 31x12x3 inch Universal Intercooler + 3" Turbo Piping Kit For MUSTANG Celica



Vortech Bracket

Vortech 2000-2004 Mustang 4.6L Mounting Bracket Assembly [V4FL111-031] - $279.00 : SuperchargersOnline, Worlds largest Supercharger Resource. Get Serious About Power



Ford GT fuel Pump

Ford GT Supercar HO Fuel Pump Sold Individually | eBay




Injectors

Ford Mustang Bosch 42lb Fuel Injectors - Home for your Ford Mustang




Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF)

2001 04 F 150 Lightning Mass AIR Meter 90mm Mustang MAF W Aluminum Flange | eBay
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First off, I would recommend purchasing the actual head unit first. That is going to be the hardest piece to find by far. Centri blowers have become very popular and get snatched up fast. It took me about 6 months of hard trolling to find my head unit. Also, the head unit may come with a bracket or injectors that you can use. Better to purchase them once and be done with it. I got my head unit with a couple odd pieces for a good deal and thought I was done. Wrong. $1300 in parts later and I am finally getting close. As unappealing as waiting longer to save up is, you are better off buying an almost complete kit from a knowledgeable forum member and dropping ~$2000 and being done with it.

Next, I see you are wanting to do an intercooler. You need to do a blow through setup (MAF after the supercharger) with this. The Lightning MAF will not work as well as other ones available. The PMAS HPX MAF is supposed to be the way to go for this. It is more expensive but worth it. I know the $300 price tag sucks, but you do not want a draw through setup. It is a pain in the butt. It makes plumbing in the by-pass valve more difficult, and if you decide to run a power pipe you are going to have a bad time fitting it all in the fender well. I am dealing with it now and have a lot of regrets.

Don't get hung up on the 42lb injectors. If you see them, snatch them up. But I could not find them used for less than $200+. I got my Cobra 39lb injectors for ~$110 and the adapters for $34, and they will still fuel more power than the stock block can support. The guys on SVTP pretty much give away those injectors.

Another thing I see your setup is missing is the BOV. Greddy, Tial, Vortech, or Big Red. Take your pick. All of them are going to be $250+.

KutchisBeast said:
Any idea on what the easiest pump to install is?
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You do not want an easy fuel pump to install. You want one that will give you room to grow. The hardest part of installing a new fuel pump is physically dropping the tank. Which you will have to do with any setup. Do yourself a favor and don't get the Focus pump. There are much better options available. Check out the Division X stryker, or a similar 340lph pump. Drop that tank once and be done with it.

Dropping the tank and tapping the oil pan are the two scariest parts of going FI on our cars. My advice is don't stress about either. I dropped the tank by myself (with no jackstands :facepalm:) in about an hour. Modifying the basket for the larger 340lph pumps take 30 minutes at most. The oil pan tap is as easy as it sounds. The hardest part for me was finding the correct punch and tap, haha.

Good luck!
 
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