Is Supercharging a 93 safe???????

[5.0LOfFun]

I know 93's came with the hyper pistons, my questions is can i supercharge this engin without having to worry to much about it failing?

 

[BlackFox5.0]

As long as your not running too much boost, and definately do NOT ping. Detonation will kill those pistons if it is exposed for prolonged periods of time.

 

[stang976]

yea although the 93's lack the factory forged pistons, as long as your compression is still there and you get a good tune directly after the blower install you should be fine.

 

[88stangmangt]

no prob..............

 

[RickyB]

get a good tune directly after the blower install you should be fine.

werd

 

[willys1]

I have a 93 also and am dying for a vortex,but Im too scared,I drive 40,000 miles a year.Its gotta be perfectly tuned all the time

 

[04sleeper]

I have a 93 also and am dying for a vortex,but Im too scared,I drive 40,000 miles a year.Its gotta be perfectly tuned all the time

You mean Vortec, right? As long as you run a conservative amount of boost and have a conservative tune it should be no problem.

 

[87'GTstang]

Now seriously, what is the fun in running a very conservative boost when you have a supercharger? I wouldn't trust them for long-term durability as they will fail over time. However, as said, run conservatively and try not to exceed 5-6 psi of boost at the max and you should get by..

 

[5spd GT]

It's all in the tune...there have been a couple guys run 13lbs with no problems...

 

[IMPORTSMOKER]

iv been running 5psi for about 3 weeks....its been safe so far..no tune yet...also already ordered the 7" crank pulley and thats gonna be it for boost....i swear!

 

[super302]

what they all said,
1. not too much boost (perferably under 9)
2. Dont let it ping
3. Get a good tune after install

 

[MustangMulch]

iv been running 5psi for about 3 weeks....its been safe so far..no tune yet...

Well I would hope it's been safe since you've got a 92. You didn't put hyper pistons in it did you?

 

[5.0LOfFun]

how about modding a 93 with na mods like heads,cam ect, how do they respond to that with the hyper pistons?

 

[TrophyHead]

how about modding a 93 with na mods like heads,cam ect, how do they respond to that with the hyper pistons?

That will be a better route to take. With a supercharger and hypers it's the dentonation that gonna kill your pistons. You could do pretty well with a natural aspirted 5.0. But play your cards right and buy the expensive parts.

 

[Venom351R]

Set your timming at 20* and pull your spout out and run enough fuel and you wont have to worry about detnation probs or anything like that.


I should be at 10-11 PSI once my power pipe is on

 

[5spd GT]

how about modding a 93 with na mods like heads,cam ect, how do they respond to that with the hyper pistons?

Look at sig...I'd go to the track but I'm in the process of getting a clutch in and my valve cover leak fixed...I wish somebody knew where I can get some NEW stock valve covers...