[MikeJones]

Is the supercharger safe to go on a stock engine with 130,000kms? i want the 2.6 because i have plans for rebuilding. hence the big superchager i will be running the 9psi pully. so i don't go over the safe limit.

 

[MikeJones]

Also what the difference between the IRS on the Cobras, and the gt's? is it worth while in the end to do a swap? or is it just a reciepe to more problems?

 

[jivepepper]

Getit you won't be sorry.

 

[huggy bear]

I can't say what miles 130,000kms is but it sounds like a lot and it would depend on how soon you are going to rebuild?? Running 9psi would be kinda of safe, thats what I beleive termies run stock but they have a lower compression to compensate. As for the IRS and solid axle depends on you a solid axle will give you better times on the 1/4 and an IRS will dominate the track. The swap is relatively easy only a couple of fabrications or mods im sure there is a thread about a IRS swap??

 

[shnouz]

all ive heard about the IRS swap is that if youre going to be putting down lots of power... you need to worry about wheel hop, so i'd stick with the stocker

 

[BakerFX4]

hell yeah get that blower! and keep your stock rear end!

 

[turbot4]

safe limit is 15psi
honestly if your going in thinking of a rebuild anyway, get that blower and try 13, i'll bet you'll be ok..tuning is key..

 

[suprajay79]

DAMN! Rear ends too? They'll tax anything nowadays! I hope the IRS goes to hell!

 

[MikeJones]

hahaha. ^^. the rebuild could be a year. maybe two. all work will be done by myself. cause thats what i find most fun. haha. i just wanna keep it around 400 just so the rods don't get someone in the eye.

 

[turbot4]

then keep it at 9....make sure you don't get on it when it's cold with all that torque it may happend sooner than you think...

 

[Renegaderacer]

depending on the tune and power it will last a while mileage is not that big a deal, DON'T SWAP TO AN IRS irs breaks like hell drag racing, the stocker will hold more power than most give it credit for but the best swap you could do is a 9 inch or 31 spline, if you want handling seek it else were springs, sway bars, struts, control arms what ever.

 

[BakerFX4]

turbo... you think 15 #s is ok? it might be for a lil while but thats quite a bit for that stock shortblock. Id rather go with heads/cams for the extra power that will be safe and more efficient than just go 15#'s right off the bat. Im a firm believer in these stock shortblocks being tougher than credit given but i also think that efficiently gaining the numbers will prolong the life.

 

[Blitz34]

turbo... you think 15 #s is ok? it might be for a lil while but thats quite a bit for that stock shortblock. Id rather go with heads/cams for the extra power that will be safe and more efficient than just go 15#'s right off the bat. Im a firm believer in these stock shortblocks being tougher than credit given but i also think that efficiently gaining the numbers will prolong the life.

+1

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

I agree, dont go IRS even for the corners. Although it is a great system, it is easier and cheaper in most cases to build up you solit rear. I am runing the Steeda 5 link and it handles the corners amazing

 

[RyanGT]

The 2.6 would be out of its efficiency range by a tad... but damn im jealous :sorry i went with the 2.1 cause i didnt want to get a forged block... well that didn't last long when mine blew up lol!

 

[MikeJones]

oh No worries Ryan. i have 4 grand to pay off first. and i'm picking the car up this weekend. hopefully there will be nothing wrong with it. im gonna have my performance shop take a nice look over it. sucks buying a car now so i have to store it over winter but i got everything i want and for a reasonable price.

 

[ModMustang97GT]

15 psi is HUGE. You can make enough power to snap your stock rods with 9psi easy. I wouldn't go anywhere 15psi with a stock shortblock unless you really badly want to break it, or you are REALLY soft footed. But whats the point of the power if you can't use it?

 

[MikeJones]

Steeda 5 link? are you running the one that allows tailpipes? What does it look like? and i wanna go with H&R springs in the future,

 

[NO_PI_NO_POWER]

I'm not sure about on a stock motor, but with ported heads and cams, 9:1 compression, the 2.6 with a 3.5" pulley makes 9psi and 487hp, 482tq on mine.

 

[mustang_gtr_99]

Steeda 5 link? are you running the one that allows tailpipes? What does it look like? and i wanna go with H&R springs in the future,

no, roush side exhaust but they have a 5 link that alows tail pipes

5 Link 2 Rear Suspension System - '79-'04 Ford Mustang