Do superchargers increase the life of the motor

[APowers]

I ask this because I installed new exhaust, headers, and blower on a 97 F-150. I am currently at 270K miles and it is running great. I mean I would not be afraid to take off to California on a road trip in this truck. Now I am on the third blower, they seem to wear out about every 60 to 100 thousand miles, but I am running the same motor, transmission, ect...

Or is the 1997 F-150 just a fluke? Most are still on the road, you cant go to a salvage yard and get parts, they are all still on the road.

 

[vynle]

dude , your in the wrong area!!!!! vynle

 

[anthony05gt]

Superchargers DO NOT increase the life of an engine. They put much more strain on the engine, drivetrain, and suspension.

 

[Mike97gt]

there is no way a supercharger can add to the life of a motor. You just got yourself one strong 4.6 there.

 

[APowers]

Basis for a decision

I have a 2007 GT Mustang that will be here next week. I am struggling with the decision to put a blower on this car. I just thought that if I could get the same milage out of this car by putting a blower on it, this it would be a must.

 

[FLY2kGT]

I smell troll.

 

[JTGrant]

what????

 

[APowers]

Ya know calling me a troll wasnt very nice.

 

[gp001]

Everybody settledown.

Let's keep the discussion at a mature level so I don't have to close the thread

 

[Tmack]

Everybody settledown.

Let's keep the discussion at a mature level so I don't have to close the thread

Whatever you say Mr. Poopie Pants.

Just kidding, I would say that adding a supercharger will not prolong your engine life, but at the same time it will not harm it as long as you use it wisely. I would stay under 10 psi boost unless you forge the internals of your engine.

 

[APowers]

ok, this is my fault.

I should have been clear on this.

I bought a 1997 Ford F150 with the 4.6L. The exhaust was one of those that came out in front of the tire. I hated it so I had a SS exhaust with flow masters put in. I am an electrical engineer with a background in industrial lasers so I understand the physics of a centrifical as apposed to a roots blower. I had a Paxton supercharger installed on this truck. Here is my reasoning; I have 270k miles on this truck. I have not done anything but taken care of what you would expect to be routine.

I have my dream car, a 2007 GT Mustang that will be delivered next week. I could absolutely care less about any warrenty issues. I was thinking about putting a blower on this car as soon as I got it. That is where I was comming from on my initial post. It is my fault that I did not make myself clear on the advice I was looking for.

 

[Ara]

I dont see how it would make it last longer. Now turbo'd diesels last longer but tahts because they build them even stronger than a N/A diesel (do these even exist anymore...)plus the turbos dont really die, 'cause the exhaust gases from the diesels are much cooler.

200+K miles from your engine (especially if its only 9 years old) isn't really unheard of so long as you change the oil regularly.

 

[FLY2kGT]

Sorry about the troll thing, it's just that I've never heard of an adult that thought forced induction would make an engine last longer. It's basic physics...you are applying more force on parts than they were designed for, sort of like towing more than your truck is designed for: sure, it will tow it but all the associated parts with wear quicker.

 

[APowers]

After all this research and discussion about putting a blower on my new Mustang, my wife informed me that 300hp was enough. With that being said I must at least wait until the warranty expires before I make my order with Paxton.

 

[red05bullitgt]

Your aware of the 300 HP. as being rated, at the crank and not from the rear wheels, right ?? The actual rear wheel HP. is rated, between 265 and 271 HP. In the meantime, you could always add a cold air kit and an SCT X-cal II, performance tune..Until, your ready to add a supercharger..

 

[Spdfreak]

Short answer...no.

 

[gp001]

Whatever you say Mr. Poopie Pants.

You can be banned for personal attacks too

 

[LV51FER]

I've got a Vortech on my 2005. Whilst I don't expect for a second that it will prolong the engine life, the flip side is that you use less throttle and it gives better gas mileage than when it was stock. Certainly wouldn't want it back to stock. LOL.

 

[red05bullitgt]

And here's your short answer, right back at you..You are, now..Besides, my original question was directed at, APowers..Not towards you..

 

[APowers]

A little pissed at the attitude I get with an honest question

Superchargers DO NOT increase the life of an engine. They put much more strain on the engine, drivetrain, and suspension.

Did not you not read my original post? How could extra engine power affect the drive train unless I abused the vehicle? You make assumptions then are arrogant and condesending.