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Sebring_71
10/12/2009, 6:53PM
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supercharger for V6

what is the best supercharger i can get for the money? i have a 2004 3.8 mustang. i was thinking an m90 from an old tbird

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Justen8
10/12/2009, 9:18PM

actually the m90 setup is for a single port motor, so it actually takes alot to get that one to work on a 99-04.  if your interested there is a m112 setup from
the 03 cobra that is pretty nice.  Many people have done the m112 setup so its easy to find online.  Problem is you would have to make the kit and it also
doesnt fit under a stock hood.  I would say if you looking for something thats easy to install a procharger kit would be best.  Also the procharger kit is
intercooled so in theory you should get more reliable power with ought as much boost.  

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Sedona_29
10/12/2009, 9:33PM

dollar for dollar, youre better off going with nitrous, much cheaper in the long run and much easier to install and the engine and its seals arent under constant boost conditions.

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Justen8
10/12/2009, 10:03PM

it is true that nitrous is cheaper, but if you want the power at all time you can gain upwards of 45% at 5psi of boost.  I have heard of the 3.8 motor being
able to withstand 9 and 11 safely over time with ought forged internals.  so It really comes down to 500 for a nitrous kit which you can only use some times
or 3500 for a kit that will give reliable all time hp.  Ultimately nitrous's main job is to cool the intake and incoming air to make it as dense as possible to
basically do the same thing as a turbo or supercharger with ought actually compressing the air mechanically.

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John5310
10/12/2009, 10:07PM

yeah nitrous is good for short bursts, but I think he wants consistent power.

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Justen8
10/12/2009, 10:07PM

Note: the m112 kit can be done for around $2500 the procharger kit goes for about 3500 to 3800.

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Justen8
10/12/2009, 10:11PM

Also if your looking for around 80 hp or so you could also look at super six motorsports  and look at their cam, head, and intake kits.  A combo of cam
heads and port and polish intakes from them is said to add close to 80 hp and give the car a very cool sound.  check out this video clip.  
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2000-Mustang-v6-cam_110305.htm

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Lynx_478
10/13/2009, 12:28AM

it's old but put a paxton on it .it's the best for a 3.8

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Justen8
10/13/2009, 10:31AM

as far as i know paxton doesnt make a kit for the v6 of that year, procharger is the only company selling one that ive seen.

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Sedona_29
10/14/2009, 8:57PM

superchargers have alot of cons, predominately the heat generated by the air charge (engine killer) the constant boost (again an engine killer) the fact that its a belt driven accessory (slump in fuel economy) and the fact that they typically have a much shorter lifespan than the engine youre installing it on.  those are all things to consider.

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Justen8
10/14/2009, 9:10PM

true those are things to consider.  the procharger setup is actual a 2 core intercooled setup.  which helps a bit.

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Joseph804
10/21/2009, 9:30PM

im really a big fan of turbos. no refills like nitrous, no drag on the crank. heres a pre made kit. http://www.tmaturbo.com/streetkit.htm that ones quite pricey at 3600 dollars but u could build ur own kit for less.

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