best power route?

[btracer02]

with my current mods would i be better of goin with a vortech s trim? or h/c setup? i just bought mac lt's/ prochamber/ catback to replace my old exhaust combo

 

[CivicEater]

If you plan on trying to have a 500 hp ride someday in the distant future then start with the HCI, but if you want speed and you want it now go the charger route.... same price in the end (used charger) and more power with alot less drivablity issues.....wish I had

 

[btracer02]

my high goal is like 350wheel hp

 

[CivicEater]

Go the charger route....you can easily reach your goals whereas it is nearly impossible to get 350 wth a HCI setup.....just my opinion

 

[yellow1995Cobra]

Thats a hard decision.

I do agree with civic that the charger will give you the HP you want with alot less drivability issues. With that being said, i say grab the SC.

 

[Sleepy McNastee]

You should get the supercharger first and destroy your engine. Then you almost have to get a new setup (why even try to put together the old parts?) Thats what I did and I wouldnt have it any other way.
I didnt really "blow up" my old engine, but I dont think supercharging is much cheaper or safer, but neither choice is safer without a tune says CivicEater.

 

[Sleepy McNastee]

Hey Yellow95Cobra, how much boost are you running?

 

[yellow1995Cobra]

None yet lol. JUST got the car running. Planing on 8- 10, looking for close to 500 at the wheels, whatever will get me there...

 

[CivicEater]

You should get the supercharger first and destroy your engine. Then you almost have to get a new setup (why even try to put together the old parts?) Thats what I did and I wouldnt have it any other way.
I didnt really "blow up" my old engine, but I dont think supercharging is much cheaper or safer.

Well I think most people on here will agree that it is the lack of tune that kills an engine not boost or juice..there are plenty of guys on here running boost or juice for years on a stock block with no probs......

 

[Sleepy McNastee]

Oh sorry, I just thought you already had it.

Yeah 500 at the wheels would be a good resting point.

 

[yellow1995Cobra]

I have the turbo kit in and working.. But my stock rad is junked, so im waiting for my summit rad to come tomorrow, and then get it tuned very soon..

Yea 500rwhp is a great spot! Whatever it takes to show the LS1's who is boss ya kno.

 

[Sleepy McNastee]

Well I think most people on here will agree that it is the lack of tune that kills an engine not boost or juice..there are plenty fo uys on here running boost or juice for years ona stock block with now probs......

Yeah I know ,but I was kind of joking. I had my supercharger for a full year of daily driving and random abuse. The engine had like 70,000 miles on it before I slapped on a 9psi kit and pretty much the only things that went out were the rings, but it just looks bad when a huge puff of smoke shoots out.

Now I can back off the timing on the fly and adjust the fuel pressure more accurately. So back off...just kidding.

 

[Sleepy McNastee]

I have the turbo kit in and working.. But my stock rad is junked, so im waiting for my summit rad to come tomorrow, and then get it tuned very soon..

Yea 500rwhp is a great spot! Whatever it takes to show the LS1's who is boss ya kno.

Oh I know brother, I know.

 

[Sleepy McNastee]

So my serious response is go with the forced iduction cause like others said you will probably get more bang for the buck.

 

[CivicEater]

Yeah I know ,but I was kind of joking. I had my supercharger for a full year of daily driving and random abuse. The engine had like 70,000 miles on it before I slapped on a 9psi kit and pretty much the only things that went out were the rings, but it just looks bad when a huge puff of smoke shoots out.

Now I can back off the timing on the fly and adjust the fuel pressure more accurately. So back off...just kidding.

Lol no anger in my tone just friendly discussion....good thing ur on my side or else.....

 

[Sleepy McNastee]

Lol no anger in my tone just friendly discussion....good thing ur on my side or else.....

Yeah, I would never mess with a fellow mustang owner.