SUPERCHARGERS

91blownpony · 01-25-2001, 09:17 PM

IVE REASENTLY INSTALD AN S-TRIM ON MY 91 GT WITH 122,000. I WAS WANDERING IF ANYONE HAS DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND HAD PROBLEMS FROM THE HIGH MILEAGE ON THE CAR? ALSO ARE SUPERCHARGERS OK FOR A DAILY DRIVER? THANKS!

01-26-2001, 04:15 AM

Can't say much myself,I've only got 45XXX miles on my blown stang,but I've seen a few cars with 150,ooo+ blower miles and other mods running high 11's low 12's on the tired lil 302

Ford did very well designing these motors.

and yes you can use a blower on a daily driven car,just don't be speeding all the time

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Paxton Blown 87GT

mailman · 01-26-2001, 08:56 AM

I have a 93'LX conv. with a S-Trim vortech in it, but the current motor dosen't have high miles though. I've heard blowers put a unnecessary burden on high miles motors, which makes sence due to the high amount of stress that is associated with the gobs of extra horsepower. My advice to you is to enjoy the the power carefully, but to start saving money for a rebuild (why not put a 331 stroker in it??)or a done block....just in case.

I ran a vortech on my stock motor until it had 50,000 on it with no problems at all (except for a blown head gasket). Then sold it to somebody for $500. and installed a DSS block with a main support on it just for extra measure.

As for being a daily driver. Thats one of the perks of a blower, as long as you keep the boost under 15lbs it should hardly affect the gas milage of the car (unless your on it all of the time, or install bigger fuel system components which wouldn't be a bad idea).
Good Luck and keep us posted!

91blownpony · 01-26-2001, 12:28 PM

COOL THANKS ALOT FOR THE EXTRA INSENTIVE GUYS!

01-26-2001, 09:05 PM

I had around 70-80k miles on my stock engine when I added the A-trim. I ran it to just over 100k and switched out the motor. I have no doubt the motor would have kept on going without any problems, I did however develop a valve cover leak.

NO SLO PK · 01-26-2001, 09:27 PM

Another point...I think as long as the engine's oil consumption is low then you'll be fine. If the oil consumption is high, then you risk detonation because the air/fuel is getting diluted with oil. Thanks for letting me share my 2 cents.

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'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

bigwhitecobra · 01-27-2001, 07:41 PM

Watch out for the FMU, make sure it doesn't die on you at the track. Mine went south for the day and now I have a cracked ring or a cracked piston. Haven't torn it down yet, waiting to build a 351 for the blower to bully around. Should be fun.

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, est 1/4mile time of 10.5+/-
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

MOUSETRAP · 01-29-2001, 06:49 PM

I haven't re-installed my upgraded to S-trim but as of a few weeks ago i was daily driving/drag racing mine with 9# of boost and 250,000 on the clock.
I am debating putting the S-trim on as we speak due to fear of destroying my engine.
Jarrod

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87GT Vortech S-trim, 155intank pump, 24# injectors, 75mm pro-m, cobra intake, exhaust, 3.73's, mega bite jr's, Central coastal mustangs drag springs and some other freebies.

01-25-2001, 09:17 PM	#1
91blownpony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: baltimore Posts: 12	SUPERCHARGERS IVE REASENTLY INSTALD AN S-TRIM ON MY 91 GT WITH 122,000. I WAS WANDERING IF ANYONE HAS DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND HAD PROBLEMS FROM THE HIGH MILEAGE ON THE CAR? ALSO ARE SUPERCHARGERS OK FOR A DAILY DRIVER? THANKS!

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01-26-2001, 04:15 AM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Can't say much myself,I've only got 45XXX miles on my blown stang,but I've seen a few cars with 150,ooo+ blower miles and other mods running high 11's low 12's on the tired lil 302 Ford did very well designing these motors. and yes you can use a blower on a daily driven car,just don't be speeding all the time ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT

01-26-2001, 08:56 AM	#3
mailman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: perkasie P.A. USA Posts: 5	I have a 93'LX conv. with a S-Trim vortech in it, but the current motor dosen't have high miles though. I've heard blowers put a unnecessary burden on high miles motors, which makes sence due to the high amount of stress that is associated with the gobs of extra horsepower. My advice to you is to enjoy the the power carefully, but to start saving money for a rebuild (why not put a 331 stroker in it??)or a done block....just in case. I ran a vortech on my stock motor until it had 50,000 on it with no problems at all (except for a blown head gasket). Then sold it to somebody for $500. and installed a DSS block with a main support on it just for extra measure. As for being a daily driver. Thats one of the perks of a blower, as long as you keep the boost under 15lbs it should hardly affect the gas milage of the car (unless your on it all of the time, or install bigger fuel system components which wouldn't be a bad idea). Good Luck and keep us posted!

01-26-2001, 12:28 PM	#4
91blownpony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: baltimore Posts: 12	COOL THANKS ALOT FOR THE EXTRA INSENTIVE GUYS!

01-26-2001, 09:05 PM	#5
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	I had around 70-80k miles on my stock engine when I added the A-trim. I ran it to just over 100k and switched out the motor. I have no doubt the motor would have kept on going without any problems, I did however develop a valve cover leak.

01-26-2001, 09:27 PM	#6
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Another point...I think as long as the engine's oil consumption is low then you'll be fine. If the oil consumption is high, then you risk detonation because the air/fuel is getting diluted with oil. Thanks for letting me share my 2 cents. ------------------ '91 LX Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

01-27-2001, 07:41 PM	#7
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Watch out for the FMU, make sure it doesn't die on you at the track. Mine went south for the day and now I have a cracked ring or a cracked piston. Haven't torn it down yet, waiting to build a 351 for the blower to bully around. Should be fun. ------------------ 1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, est 1/4mile time of 10.5+/- 1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

01-29-2001, 06:49 PM	#8
MOUSETRAP Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: sandston, va. Posts: 12	I haven't re-installed my upgraded to S-trim but as of a few weeks ago i was daily driving/drag racing mine with 9# of boost and 250,000 on the clock. I am debating putting the S-trim on as we speak due to fear of destroying my engine. Jarrod ------------------ 87GT Vortech S-trim, 155intank pump, 24# injectors, 75mm pro-m, cobra intake, exhaust, 3.73's, mega bite jr's, Central coastal mustangs drag springs and some other freebies.