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my supercharger is on its way

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88mustng

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i bought the vortech s-trim.

anything i should know before i install it. my stepdad is a ford mechanic so i am set with tools and stuff.

any tips i should know of.

thanks,
steve
 

88stangmangt

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no i think you are set. i would use a blower brace and some solid mounts to keep flexing down so you dont throw a belt cause you are gonna want more and more boost.
 
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mattkovo

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don't use platinum spark plugs and make sure you don't have too much boost with a stock engine.......I learned the hard way. At least that was a good reason to order a new 331!
 

SuperStang83

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Congratulations! Keep the boost relatively low and have a great time!

Jakob
 

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Find yourself a NPT tap for the oil pan.. I can't remember exact size, maybe someone else can help out on that.. Ya deffinitely no plat. plugs.. I would gap plugs to around .030-.035.. i was told to go even lower when i had my car dyno tuned at LaRocca's back when it was supercharged..

Ya have fun and congrats.. let us know how you like it.. I can't wait to buy another blower
 

88mustng

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thanks for everything guys,

i just found out it will be here on tuesday. i cant wait.

later,
steve
 
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SmockDoiley

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Dont use thread sealer on any oil fittings going to the engine. They have a tendency to get in the charger and clog the passageway and then you burn up the blower. I know a guy that did that, and ProCharger warns about it in their instructions so it'll probably be in yours. Use a standard spark plug, nothing fancy, but get it in a range or two colder. Make sure your fuel system is adequate. Get it dynoed very soon afterwards to make sure the A/F is safe and everythings tuned correctly. And have fun!!
 

88stangmangt

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ooh yes he will enjoy it very much.
 
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Awesome, congrats on the purchase. You will love it, did you get the V1 or V2? Hopefully you got the V1, gotta hear that Vortech whine Try to get it on a dyno, like the others said and make sure everything is ok. I am going to get mine on there June 12, so I cant wait to see your results.

Dave
 
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thats sweet! where did u get it from? i'm saving up for a vortech. whats the difference between V1 and V2? are those kits from summit all you need to install it or is there more stuff you gotta order?
 
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yeah how much boost can you run on stock internals? what procharger kit is recommended?
 

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I heard 8 to 9 at max. Congrats you've made me jelous
 

88mustng

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i bought mine from summit for 1845 or something like that. ive found it cheaper at superchargers4less.com but thta name sounded kinded ghetto and i have confidence in summit so i paid the extra 150 bucks to get it from them.

im gonna be running on stock internals with this sc but over the winter i should be building up a nice engine. ill let ya all know whats up after i put it on.

later,
steve
 
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