T5 Swap or Supercharger?

whoops · 11-08-2002, 11:26 AM

Hey All.
I'm looking into two options for my car. Either swapping to a T5 (approximately $1500 for parts and other) and/or a supercharger. What would you suggest?

The current set up is an '89 LX 5.0L with an AOD tranny, 3.27 gears.

I'm also about to swap the gears for 4.10s.

What superchargers are the best bang for the buck in your opinion?

Thanks,
Justin

11-08-2002, 03:01 PM

This is something you need to decide what you want the most.If you want the 5-speed swap,then go for it.If you want more power,then go the blower route,but you gotta know/decide what you want the worst of the 2

As for the gears,you wont need the 4.10's if you go the blower route the most you'll need is 3.55's to 3.73's.

ChunkFunky · 11-08-2002, 03:14 PM

I have the AOD and yes, a stick woudl be fun... BUT... when it comes down the REAL RACING... the AOD is going to be more consistent... and a supercharger is going to give you better times in the long run... the 5 speed will make your car alittle faster but that's only if you can shift perfectly anyway...

if I had 1500 burning a hole in my pocket, supercharger woudl be the way to go...
-as

Stang_Crazy · 11-08-2002, 08:10 PM

My vote is for a supercharger...more specifically, the Paxton NOVI 1000. (I may be a bit biased

)

Hozer 88GTConv · 11-08-2002, 09:18 PM

Just a note...$1500 will just get you started with a blower if you are going to run anything more than 8 PSI.

I am going to go over $5000 by the time I am done next week...
SQ-trim
Anderson power pipe
42# injectors
chip
80 mm Lightning MAF
T-rex
MSD
etc...etc...

I'd just hate to see you go down that road and end up blowing a lot more cash than you intended too.

MEDIK418 · 11-09-2002, 01:01 AM

I'd rather be blown!!

mustangII460 · 11-09-2002, 04:02 AM

I just can't see getting rid of a automatic for a stick, yikes. You can't beat a auto. I agree sticks are fun, especially in traffic, on hills and not holding as much horsepower. What was the question again?

Now if you were talking Lenco, yeah I'd switch. But then I'd have to sell a car to buy one.

whoops · 11-11-2002, 12:52 PM

Well, I'm not looking to drag the car, I'm more interested in the auto-x scene.

I do NOT want to dump a ton of money into this either at this time, which is what the blower would entail at some point I'm sure. I have a '99 Jeep Wrangler that has priority, but I'd like more out of this car.

I'm also not looking at completely tricking the engine with rocker arms and such at this time. I'm just looking for more fun while driving it, and more of an ability to not get my *** kicked by any car that trys off the line. This car SUCKS *** off the line with the 3.27 gears.

If anyone is wanting to convert their T5 to an AOD, get in touch. I'm more than willing to do a direct swap with you, as long as all parts are good, that is.

Thanks for the info.

Justin

11-08-2002, 11:26 AM	#1
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	T5 Swap or Supercharger? Hey All. I'm looking into two options for my car. Either swapping to a T5 (approximately $1500 for parts and other) and/or a supercharger. What would you suggest? The current set up is an '89 LX 5.0L with an AOD tranny, 3.27 gears. I'm also about to swap the gears for 4.10s. What superchargers are the best bang for the buck in your opinion? Thanks, Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

11-08-2002, 03:14 PM	#3
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	I have the AOD and yes, a stick woudl be fun... BUT... when it comes down the REAL RACING... the AOD is going to be more consistent... and a supercharger is going to give you better times in the long run... the 5 speed will make your car alittle faster but that's only if you can shift perfectly anyway... if I had 1500 burning a hole in my pocket, supercharger woudl be the way to go... -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

11-08-2002, 08:10 PM	#4
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	My vote is for a supercharger...more specifically, the Paxton NOVI 1000. (I may be a bit biased ) __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

11-08-2002, 09:18 PM	#5
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	cost... Just a note...$1500 will just get you started with a blower if you are going to run anything more than 8 PSI. I am going to go over $5000 by the time I am done next week... SQ-trim Anderson power pipe 42# injectors chip 80 mm Lightning MAF T-rex MSD etc...etc... I'd just hate to see you go down that road and end up blowing a lot more cash than you intended too. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

11-09-2002, 01:01 AM	#6
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	I'd rather be blown!! __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

11-08-2002, 03:01 PM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	This is something you need to decide what you want the most.If you want the 5-speed swap,then go for it.If you want more power,then go the blower route,but you gotta know/decide what you want the worst of the 2 As for the gears,you wont need the 4.10's if you go the blower route the most you'll need is 3.55's to 3.73's.

11-09-2002, 04:02 AM	#7
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	I just can't see getting rid of a automatic for a stick, yikes. You can't beat a auto. I agree sticks are fun, especially in traffic, on hills and not holding as much horsepower. What was the question again? Now if you were talking Lenco, yeah I'd switch. But then I'd have to sell a car to buy one. __________________ Frank

11-11-2002, 12:52 PM	#8
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	Well, I'm not looking to drag the car, I'm more interested in the auto-x scene. I do NOT want to dump a ton of money into this either at this time, which is what the blower would entail at some point I'm sure. I have a '99 Jeep Wrangler that has priority, but I'd like more out of this car. I'm also not looking at completely tricking the engine with rocker arms and such at this time. I'm just looking for more fun while driving it, and more of an ability to not get my * kicked by any car that trys off the line. This car SUCKS * off the line with the 3.27 gears. If anyone is wanting to convert their T5 to an AOD, get in touch. I'm more than willing to do a direct swap with you, as long as all parts are good, that is. Thanks for the info. Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

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