New GT owner - Where should I start guys?
 

Ok, I've had my eyes on this car for a year now, and I finally got my hands on one. Now I would like to plan out my mods, but don't want to walk in totally blind. I was thinking Vortech SC right off the bat. Is this wise, or should something else be done prior to this big jump in hp? How does it compare to turbo for performance? Reliability down the road is a major concern. Thanks for the advice guys, I need to get started on the right foot. MC20GT

If the car's bone stock, I'd invest in a shifter, gears, spring/lowering package, subframe connectors and pulleys before jumping into a blower. That'll give you a good foundation to build upon.

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2001 True Blue GT
FRPP 4.10s/Abbott ERA
Steeda TriAx
Weld-in Dynomax Super Turbos

I'm with Bushmaster minus the U/D pulleys.

The Vortech unit is a great out of the box infusion of power.

How does it compare to turbo for performance?
Well there are a lot more tuners of notable S/Cers. Moreso than turbos.
Reliability - well when you get greedy for boost parts start to fail.

But remember adding any power adder is putting more stress on a system that's rated for 260hp - not 350hp. So if you buy a power adder, have some money ready for a rebuild. http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/smile.gif

It's the smart and wise thing to do.

I agree that if your thinking S/C you should have a good foundation first. If you keep the boost at a modest level you will avoid problems for a quite a while.

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1990 Mustang GT 5.0
1966 Mustang 200 six
2001 Ford F-150 5.4