charger vs. power package

stanger9219 · 10-20-2003, 10:42 PM

I want to begin saving for a big buy to make my car a lot faster. I dont know whether to buy a super charger, turbo charger, or i would get Trick flow intake manifold, cam and heads. My car is somewhat stock...you can see what i have in my sig. What do you guys think would be the best buy???so far ive heard the trick flow parts would be the best.

stang_racer20 · 10-20-2003, 11:21 PM

id get engine parts if i were you before you get a power adder. a nice set of heads, intake, cam, headers, MA, t-body, etc. trick flow makes a lotta nice performance parts. some other good head choices are afr and edelbrock. some other good manifolds are gt-40 and edelbrock. what are you looking for, for power levels?

stanger9219 · 10-21-2003, 03:16 PM

i want my car to be around 350-400hp...right now im guessing im at about 250 if im lucky. The x-pipe seemed to add a lot. Look at my mods in my sig and see if you can tell what horse power a power adder or the intake/cam/heads combo would ultimately give me.

Stang_Crazy · 10-21-2003, 04:33 PM

The h/c/i route is going to be a little bit more $$ than the supercharger. The turbocharger will be the most expensive. 300rwhp can be had with EITHER a h/c/i package or an entry level supercharger. It's all about what you want. Boost or N/A?

Whatever you don't do this time, you can always do next time

stanger9219 · 10-21-2003, 09:50 PM

what do you think 300hp would run in the 1/4???Also...i could put together the h/c/i combo but would prolly have to get the super charger installed...how much would that cost?

stang_racer20 · 10-22-2003, 01:03 AM

you could probably run low 13's w/ good traction w/ 300 hp

stang_crazy, what are you talking about? your basic centrifical supercharger will cost at LEAST 2000 dollars, where as a good h/c/i combo will cost maybe 1800 dollars, with about the same power gains

SmokinStangGT · 10-22-2003, 01:18 AM

go all motor! It is one of the best things to brag about when you smoke another car... everyone has a super/turbo charger on there cars today, it would be different and you can pump out some real power with going all motor!

stanger9219 · 10-22-2003, 10:10 AM

Yea you guys are proably right...im gonna go with the combo cause can get it piece by piece and maybe get a supercharger next year...or would that crack the block?

Coupe50h · 10-22-2003, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by stang_racer20
you could probably run low 13's w/ good traction w/ 300 hp

I agree, and not to change the subject, but it all depends on how the power is put to the ground, and how you abuse that t-5.
with aluminum heads, i would be in the 12.60's, and with highway gears......the simplicity of the sc'er would be why i would get one, the heads and cam is'nt something that can go on in one day? hope you wont need your car for a couple days, maybe a week

Stang_Crazy · 10-22-2003, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by stang_racer20
stang_crazy, what are you talking about? your basic centrifical supercharger will cost at LEAST 2000 dollars,

My 'basic' Paxton NOVI 1000 cost me $1698 .... delivered to my door. With a $23 F150 crank pulley, I see 8-9 psi. So 1698 + 23 = $1721 That doesn't look like $2000 to me

I'm not going to get into a pissing contest with you. It's up to the owner of the car what he/she wants to do. I was just giving my opinion.

10-20-2003, 10:42 PM	#1
stanger9219 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 197	charger vs. power package I want to begin saving for a big buy to make my car a lot faster. I dont know whether to buy a super charger, turbo charger, or i would get Trick flow intake manifold, cam and heads. My car is somewhat stock...you can see what i have in my sig. What do you guys think would be the best buy???so far ive heard the trick flow parts would be the best. __________________ 98 Cobra, CAI, Flowmasters, o/r h-pipe. 4.10s, Hurst shifter.

10-20-2003, 11:21 PM	#2
stang_racer20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 348	id get engine parts if i were you before you get a power adder. a nice set of heads, intake, cam, headers, MA, t-body, etc. trick flow makes a lotta nice performance parts. some other good head choices are afr and edelbrock. some other good manifolds are gt-40 and edelbrock. what are you looking for, for power levels? __________________ 92 Mustang GT, 347 Stroker(Forged Steel Crank/Rods-Balanced, Forged Aluminum Dished Pistons), Trick Flow Track Heat Intake, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads w/ Stage 3 port/polish, 80mm C&L MAF, FMS 30# Inj., BBK AFPR, Trick Flow Stage 2 Cam, Trick Flow 1.6R Rockers, BBK E.L. Headers, Flowmaster Cat-Back, MAC CAI, FMS Pulleys, Griffin Alum. Radiator, MSD Pro-Billet Distributor; AOD, Dynamic 3300 Lockup Converter, B & M Super Cooler, B&M Ratchet Shifter; 3:73 gears.

10-21-2003, 03:16 PM	#3
stanger9219 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 197	i want my car to be around 350-400hp...right now im guessing im at about 250 if im lucky. The x-pipe seemed to add a lot. Look at my mods in my sig and see if you can tell what horse power a power adder or the intake/cam/heads combo would ultimately give me. __________________ 98 Cobra, CAI, Flowmasters, o/r h-pipe. 4.10s, Hurst shifter.

10-21-2003, 04:33 PM	#4
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	The h/c/i route is going to be a little bit more $$ than the supercharger. The turbocharger will be the most expensive. 300rwhp can be had with EITHER a h/c/i package or an entry level supercharger. It's all about what you want. Boost or N/A? Whatever you don't do this time, you can always do next time __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

10-21-2003, 09:50 PM	#5
stanger9219 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 197	what do you think 300hp would run in the 1/4???Also...i could put together the h/c/i combo but would prolly have to get the super charger installed...how much would that cost? __________________ 98 Cobra, CAI, Flowmasters, o/r h-pipe. 4.10s, Hurst shifter.

10-22-2003, 01:03 AM	#6
stang_racer20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 348	you could probably run low 13's w/ good traction w/ 300 hp stang_crazy, what are you talking about? your basic centrifical supercharger will cost at LEAST 2000 dollars, where as a good h/c/i combo will cost maybe 1800 dollars, with about the same power gains __________________ 92 Mustang GT, 347 Stroker(Forged Steel Crank/Rods-Balanced, Forged Aluminum Dished Pistons), Trick Flow Track Heat Intake, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads w/ Stage 3 port/polish, 80mm C&L MAF, FMS 30# Inj., BBK AFPR, Trick Flow Stage 2 Cam, Trick Flow 1.6R Rockers, BBK E.L. Headers, Flowmaster Cat-Back, MAC CAI, FMS Pulleys, Griffin Alum. Radiator, MSD Pro-Billet Distributor; AOD, Dynamic 3300 Lockup Converter, B & M Super Cooler, B&M Ratchet Shifter; 3:73 gears.

10-22-2003, 01:18 AM	#7
SmokinStangGT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 105	go all motor! It is one of the best things to brag about when you smoke another car... everyone has a super/turbo charger on there cars today, it would be different and you can pump out some real power with going all motor! __________________ 89' GT with 5spd Hurst short throw, Keith Black 12:1 comp. pistons, Sealed Power drag racing rings, Fms F303 Cam, Ported and polished upper and lower intake with Ported E7TE heads that contain comp. cam double coiled springs with titainum locks and steel retainers, Fel-Pro Head Gaskets, 9mm ford racing wires, BBK chrome unequal shortys, Power Throttle bodies 70mm, Edlebrock 70mm EGR plate, 15inch K&N, Bassani X-pipe, Flowmaster 40 series, Eibach 1 1/2 lowering springs, Cobra R rims 17X9 with p235 on front and p275 on rear with Falken Zeix tires-RUNNING!

10-22-2003, 10:10 AM	#8
stanger9219 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 197	Yea you guys are proably right...im gonna go with the combo cause can get it piece by piece and maybe get a supercharger next year...or would that crack the block? __________________ 98 Cobra, CAI, Flowmasters, o/r h-pipe. 4.10s, Hurst shifter.

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