Building for Boost, Whats Needed.

[HoustonGT]

Hey guys, i don't have the money to buy a supercharger right now or anytime soon really. Im going to go slow and do it right and not just stick the SC on my stock block because i want to drive around on 9psi or more daily and be confident that my engine won't blow. So what parts need to be forged/replaced? I was thinking of getting the SHM Rods/Pistons/Rings/and Rod Bearings all for 1450 shipped. What else shouild i replace to allow me to run a 9psi SC and most likely go to a smaller pulley for alittle more boost and still be completely safe?
-Im talkin about engine components, not fuel or exhuast stuff.
THANKS

 

[NiteMareGT]

Just to let ya know, you can run up to 10 psi on your stock block with no problems. The secret is a good tune, to keep all your variables in order.

 

[HoustonGT]

Just to let ya know, you can run up to 10 psi on your stock block with no problems. The secret is a good tune, to keep all your variables in order.

But isnt that just running on borrowed time? I'd like to get a Vortech and then a good air-air intercooler and run a smaller pulley.

 

[kirkyg]

Why not save up for a 6 psi Kenne Bell kit. It should handle fine on a stock block. Expect 340-360 rwhp range depending on boltons and instant max. boost off idle. Can't beat it

kirkyg

 

[HoustonGT]

Why not save up for a 6 psi Kenne Bell kit. It should handle fine on a stock block. Expect 340-360 rwhp range depending on boltons and instant max. boost off idle. Can't beat it

kirkyg

Id rather push like 400-425rwhp. The Kenne Bell would be great, id just like to get a smaller pulley and run more safely.

 

[2002BLGT]

Id rather push like 400-425rwhp. The Kenne Bell would be great, id just like to get a smaller pulley and run more safely.

just get the 9 lbs intercooled kit and get a good tune , most people are seeing 410 to 425 rwhp , safe tune is the key to making it last . go for it dude

 

[kirkyg]

Well more power to you...id go intercooler if you can afford it. But the 6 psi will not produce as much power and will be more conservative on your powertrain and thats what i thought you were looking for.

kirkyg

 

[1fast03pony]

What i would do is buy a complete forged rotating assembly, upgrade the clutch, do some air mods like headers and plenum/tb... and then when you decide to get the blower, the motor will be set up for it. then just get a good tune. This way, you can run 9 or 10psi with no worries

 

[Roush21]

I ran 10lbs of non intercooled boost on my cobra for the past 2 1/2 years and never had a problem and its still running on the superchips tune (getting dynoed this spring, dont drive it in the winter) You can pick up a vortech kit for an inexpensive price and run the 8lb pulley like i am and get an anderson racing powerpipe and get 10lbs of boost. Thats what i have an i get 10 lbs of boost. you dont need internals unless your running more than 10-12lbs but an intercooler/aftercooler would definetly help if you wanted to go more than 10. just my $.02

 

[HoustonGT]

Very good advice guys. Thanks for the help and this is exactly why i come to Stangnet