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I am trying to gather the finances to supercharge my car this summer and wanted to get some input from everyone on my Idea for a safe tune.

I have an 02 Mustang GT M5
Mods (that are relevant):
3.73's
FRPP 70 mm TB
C&L plenum
Dyno Tuned Chip.

I plan on going with a vortec or procharger(for the intercooler). I am only going to attempt to get 330-340 RWHP out of the set up.
So here is my Idea: Before the dyno tune I will fill up my car with 91 octane gas, then do the dyno tune and if I get higher then 340 RWHP then I will have my tuner back off the timing a little to make it a safer tune. Once the dyno tune is over and I need gas again, I will then fill up my tank with 93 octane gas for an extra safe octane buffer.

What do you all think about my Idea?
 

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SatinSilverStan said:
I am trying to gather the finances to supercharge my car this summer and wanted to get some input from everyone on my Idea for a safe tune.

I have an 02 Mustang GT M5
Mods (that are relevant):
3.73's
FRPP 70 mm TB
C&L plenum
Dyno Tuned Chip.

I plan on going with a vortec or procharger(for the intercooler). I am only going to attempt to get 330-340 RWHP out of the set up.
So here is my Idea: Before the dyno tune I will fill up my car with 91 octane gas, then do the dyno tune and if I get higher then 340 RWHP then I will have my tuner back off the timing a little to make it a safer tune. Once the dyno tune is over and I need gas again, I will then fill up my tank with 93 octane gas for an extra safe octane buffer.

What do you all think about my Idea?
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first of all, being programmed for 330-340hp is not nessecesarily going to mean safer. second, only run the highest octane gas in your car right before and after the s/c install. don't bother with 91, go straight to the 93.

if you can't afford a supercharger now and are extremely worried about it being "safe", i highly suggest that you do not supercharge your car until you can afford forged internals.
 
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Call Tim.... He can give you the answers your looking for.
 

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DBMSTNG said:


i highly suggest that you do not supercharge your car until you can afford forged internals.
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what exactly needs to be replaced to get that stock motor strong enough for a sc?? And how much does it all cost?
 
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what exactly needs to be replaced to get that stock motor strong enough for a sc?? And how much does it all cost?
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cobra crank, forged pistons, forged rods, and good rings.

for a complete assembled forged shortblock, expect to pay $3000~$3400.
 
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