Mach transplant vs. KB supercharger

[stimmler]

As you could see below, I have a 98 GT with 60,000 miles. I have been saving some $ and am aiming at some good hp. Question is should I transplant a used mach 1 engine or go with the KB supercharger. I really like the KB but I kind of wonder how much more life I would get out of my engine that already has 60,000 miles. Plus the additional cost of the KB. The other option would be to PP and PI headswap, but I don't think that would give me near enough hp. I want to have enough to make sure I leave the 2005's in the rear view. Cobra transplant isn't an option due to cost. You have the floor.

 

[ChrisXoxide2]

If you have a really good connection to get the engine put in for not too much labor cost, I think the Mach1 swap would be good. Curious how much you are buying that engine for?

 

[ttown]

I think you should sell your old car and get what you want, too much needs to be updated with the Mach engine or the SC and resell value would be a joke if you had to sell it. 98=lots of work plus whole drive line change than you add in a tranny because yours won't handle the power your better off with a new car IMO.

 

[stimmler]

never selling it. Will eventually get the next 2006-2007 cobra. This car is a project in the works.

 

[kboy262]

KB came out with a kit for the NPI cars?

 

[stimmler]

in 97, they are rereleasing it soon but it isn't shipping yet.

 

[stimmler]

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[hyper00]

I put P&P PI heads. You don't have complete rebuild up there. I would rebuild the motor bottom-up. This will give you a new foundation to do what ever you want with. That way mileage wouldn't be an issue when looking into parts.

 

[Crzyhrse]

I think you should just get the PI head swap (What's PP?) and call it good.. You've got 284 RWHP on a Mustang Dyno. That's good for 305 RWHP on a Dynojet at least, which puts you 30 HP ahead of a stock '05 GT. The PI headswap will just add to the difference in power. Get your '07 Shelby and mop up the competition with that, plus a nice down payment with the money saved.

 

[billfisher]

think long term.


put the mach in and now the KB later. 2v blown really doesn't compare to blown 4v.

 

[jasonh_86]

think long term.


put the mach in and now the KB later. 2v blown really doesn't compare to blown 4v.

Good idea!!

You should go with this one

 

[DropTopPony]

This thread is 1.5 years old...why do idiots bring back old threads and respond to a question that was asked in june of 04?...If you look in the original posters sig you'll see he went the PI head swap route.

 

[Dan_Soprano]

think long term.


put the mach in and now the KB later. 2v blown really doesn't compare to blown 4v.

exactly what I was going to say.

 

[jasonh_86]

I didn't realize how old it was! hahaha..

Holy crap Don! 1,000,008 posts!!

 

[John Smith]

Un-blown 4V doesnt really compare to blown 2V.

 

[ADRENLN]

yea i looked at the sig and was wondering what the hell everyone was talking about. this guy had pi heads as an option but already had ported pi's and fox cams. his power already is better then the 05 gt.

no wonder i didnt know what the hell any of you were talking about.