What supercharger is best for my application?

byrnech · 12-11-2001, 08:25 AM

Well as I sit on ship floating around the coast of Afghanistan I am starting my plans for all this extra money I will have when I get back to the states in about six months or so. What do you guys think? I am thinking about the procharger p1-sc. I originally wanted a novi 2000, but my comp ratio is 10:1. I think the intercooled procharger is a better idea. I am planning on 10 to 15 lbs boost. maybe the d1-sc? also I will be getting a Tremec, and k-member, coil overs, and full boogie fuel system. I just wanted to post a new subject, I got tired of reading all the other posts over and over. I am going through mustang withdrawl out here. I have only been able to locate one old 5.0 mag from a guy out here. later guys -Chris

302 LX Eric · 12-11-2001, 10:09 AM

Sounds like you have got a nice 331 in your Stang.

As for the ProCharger idea, well, I would be very careful with 10:1 comp ratio. I really think that the high boost you're talking about is out of the question with 10:1. If you are going to supercharge it, the ProCharger is an excellent choice with the 3 core intercooler a must. With timing backed down, proper fuel and a good tune, you could run some boost - just don't get too crazy with it.

N20 is another option - it would work well with the 10:1 too!

BTW - the I have a Tremec 3550 and I love it.

Good luck with your decision and thank you for supporting our great country!

E

NO SLO PK · 12-11-2001, 05:50 PM

FWIW, I'm running a Procharger with 11:1 compression on iron heads (don't ask). It works, but not reallly well since it detonates sometimes. I'm limited to about 9psi at the intake, with initial timing around 8-9 degrees. I also have to run the A/F a little fatter than I prefer.

I'm putting on Edelbrock heads which should drop compression to just above 9:1.

Hope this helps

byrnech · 12-12-2001, 08:01 AM

Thanks for the input guys. I thought it would be ok with the 10:1. Don't cobras have like 10:1 or 9.85:1 compression? They love superchargers. I would have to run it a bit on the safe side tune wise, but I think it would haul a$$. Nitrous was my first choice when I was putting it all together. but that was before I had any idea that I could ever afford a supercharger. I read an article in MM&FF it had a LX with 10:1 and a vortech w/no intercooler. it ran in the 10's. What about turbos? Too much trouble? I would like to have about 550 to 600 hp. Is that unrealistic?

DRASTiK · 12-12-2001, 03:29 PM

Chris, how are they treating ya over there? Shoot me an email and let me know what's goin on.
Dave

12-11-2001, 08:25 AM	#1
byrnech Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Anderson, TX. Posts: 166	What supercharger is best for my application? Well as I sit on ship floating around the coast of Afghanistan I am starting my plans for all this extra money I will have when I get back to the states in about six months or so. What do you guys think? I am thinking about the procharger p1-sc. I originally wanted a novi 2000, but my comp ratio is 10:1. I think the intercooled procharger is a better idea. I am planning on 10 to 15 lbs boost. maybe the d1-sc? also I will be getting a Tremec, and k-member, coil overs, and full boogie fuel system. I just wanted to post a new subject, I got tired of reading all the other posts over and over. I am going through mustang withdrawl out here. I have only been able to locate one old 5.0 mag from a guy out here. later guys -Chris __________________ 331 10:1, AFR 185's, TFS-R intake

12-11-2001, 10:09 AM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Sounds like you have got a nice 331 in your Stang. As for the ProCharger idea, well, I would be very careful with 10:1 comp ratio. I really think that the high boost you're talking about is out of the question with 10:1. If you are going to supercharge it, the ProCharger is an excellent choice with the 3 core intercooler a must. With timing backed down, proper fuel and a good tune, you could run some boost - just don't get too crazy with it. N20 is another option - it would work well with the 10:1 too! BTW - the I have a Tremec 3550 and I love it. Good luck with your decision and thank you for supporting our great country! E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

12-11-2001, 05:50 PM	#3
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	FWIW, I'm running a Procharger with 11:1 compression on iron heads (don't ask). It works, but not reallly well since it detonates sometimes. I'm limited to about 9psi at the intake, with initial timing around 8-9 degrees. I also have to run the A/F a little fatter than I prefer. I'm putting on Edelbrock heads which should drop compression to just above 9:1. Hope this helps __________________ Russ L '91 LX - 331 w/ Procharger '03 Cobra Convertible - Pullied '94 Lightning '65 Mustang Coupe

12-12-2001, 08:01 AM	#4
byrnech Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Anderson, TX. Posts: 166	Thanks for the input guys. I thought it would be ok with the 10:1. Don't cobras have like 10:1 or 9.85:1 compression? They love superchargers. I would have to run it a bit on the safe side tune wise, but I think it would haul a$$. Nitrous was my first choice when I was putting it all together. but that was before I had any idea that I could ever afford a supercharger. I read an article in MM&FF it had a LX with 10:1 and a vortech w/no intercooler. it ran in the 10's. What about turbos? Too much trouble? I would like to have about 550 to 600 hp. Is that unrealistic? __________________ 331 10:1, AFR 185's, TFS-R intake

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12-12-2001, 03:29 PM	#5
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	Chris, how are they treating ya over there? Shoot me an email and let me know what's goin on. Dave