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Posted by BarelyLegalGT (Member # 2312) on :
 
I'm thinking I'm going to get a new supercharger for the 00 GT along with exhaust. However, I was wondering what else to get.

Gears? It's an automatic. Remember car will be running the supercharger. Do I need them or not?

TB/MAF/Intake, again do I need to upgrade or not?

I'm new to 4.6 and superchargers so I'm not sure what all is included in a kit and what else to upgrade, so any help is much appriciated. Thanks!
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
Congrats on the new car!

what gears are in the rear now?

and I would imagine that if you buy it new, the supercharger kit should come with everything except a dyno run and a tuning chip burn.
 

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Posted by BarelyLegalGT (Member # 2312) on :
 
car has stock gears, not sure what they are, but guessing 273's
 

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Posted by NORCAL281 (Member # 3754) on :
 
im not sure if autos have the same as the sticks but if anything it might be 3.27's. go with some 3.90's and slap on the kenne bell charger kit they make for the 99+ gt! also change up the whole exuast system for that killa v8 sound...
 

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Posted by J's KING Cobra (Member # 2011) on :
 
if your gonna get a supercharger make sure you get a good intake, SOHC have weak intakes, changing the intake and slapping on a blower will give you good HP number across the charts. and some long tube headers would be great as well.
 

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Posted by QWICK46 (Member # 1843) on :
 
Hey Alice, congrats on the car, how do you like it?

If you're going to get a supercharger, you really ought to decide whether you're going to get a roots, centrifugal or twin screw. Everyone seems to have good things to say about the KB blowers right now and that seems like a good way to go. That being said, if I had the cash available, personally I'd probably end up going with an ATI Procharger. Peoples' big numbers with relatively low boost with the KB really show how efficient that blower is, but I like the idea of having a centrifugal more, just because I could stay out of boost easier, I could be wrong but I think it would be easier on the motor during normal street driving. I like the fact that you can get the ATI's with an intercooler cheaper than other centrifugals, and that you can get a decent, self-contained unit from them. I've heard positive & negative comments about them, mostly having to do with sealing issues, but I really think the people who have problems are few & far between.

If you go with a centrifugal, then next on your to do list should be an intake. You could go with a bullitt set-up, or to be different, the new Fox-Lake intake should work about as good, with a lower cost for all the parts to complete the swap. You could also just change your plenum & throttle body for about $400, and get reasonable results for the money there. Also, keep in mind that if you change the intake after you do the supercharger, you'll have to change your pipe to the throttle body if you go with the Bullitt intake, further adding to your costs.

Pretty funny, I try to do a lot of research about this stuff, but I don't have the cash to put the research to use.
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 

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Originally posted by BarelyLegalGT:
car has stock gears, not sure what they are, but guessing 273's

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you have 3.27's, on a modualr motor 4.10's are always a good idea and they also run great with power adders. I'd love to see another turbo car on this web site. Good luck
 

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Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on :
 


or this

[ January 25, 2004, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: ihatethesesns ]
 

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Posted by Elapid (Member # 50) on :
 
I would highly recommend installing an msd or other aftermarket ignition with a rev-limiter that doesn't pull fuel from the cylinders under boost to help you keep the bottom end together. look at what NavidR's motor to see what could happen...
i blew up my first cobra motor too

 

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Posted by Hater (Member # 3085) on :
 
If its an automatic it should have 3.08s thats for sure,,thats what my 01 gt came with automatic,,and I would strongly recommend the new kenne bell sc,,comes with EVERYTHING u need,,one chip comes programed for 4 different pullies that will put you from 8 to 15 psi..15 psi on a stock engine will give u 500rwhp./.
 

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Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 

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Originally posted by Hater:
15 psi on a stock engine will give u 500rwhp./.

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and ALMOST a whole day worth of fun before you need a new motor
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 

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Originally posted by Hater:
If its an automatic it should have 3.08s thats for sure,,thats what my 01 gt came with automatic,,and I would strongly recommend the new kenne bell sc,,comes with EVERYTHING u need,,one chip comes programed for 4 different pullies that will put you from 8 to 15 psi..15 psi on a stock engine will give u 500rwhp./.

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hmmmmm that's odd, my auto came with 3.27's and I know a few people who had 3.27's on their 5-speeds. Do you have a V6 with a 7.5" rear end. Are yu positive these are 3.08's for an 8.8" rear end
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 

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Originally posted by Hater:
If its an automatic it should have 3.08s thats for sure,,thats what my 01 gt came with automatic

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Originally posted by BarelyLegalGT:
I think I'm gunna go with the Vortech. Will I need a timing adjuster?

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