Thanks man. Yeah I have a tune guy he's tuned it twice before. The 1st time was pretty pricey but the 2nd was $200 some odd. So power wise w my out of the box combo do you think I'd benefit much if any w an aftermarket pipe vs corrugated? Sorry for all the ?'s but I want to have all the parts I need on hand especially ones I can't acquire from Home DepotYES! If you are using a stock Vortech kit "right out of the box", YES the stock MAF will fit. The Vortech supercharger kit is designed to fit, and the provided FMU is calibrated to run on a STOCK Mustang engine with STOCK parts. The dryer pipe assembly actually works better with the stock MAF because a larger aftermarket MAF may or my not fit in it. (Mine did not)
If you are installing that kit on an unstock engine or make any other mods to that engine it all goes out the door. Time for a retune.
After its all said and done you will STILL be required to find a local Dyno near you to have it properly tuned.
I learned years ago that if/when you buy a supercharger kit for your Mustang go ahead and plan to set aside another $1000-$1500 in supporting parts. That doesn't include a powerpipe. A powerpipe is a choice and is not required to make power.
Anyway, congrats and when your done you're gonna have alot of fun with it.
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Thanks man. Yeah I have a tune guy he's tuned it twice before. The 1st time was pretty pricey but the 2nd was $200 some odd. So power wise w my out of the box combo do you think I'd benefit much if any w an aftermarket pipe vs corrugated? Sorry for all the ?'s but I want to have all the parts I need on hand especially ones I can't acquire from Home Depot
No, If your're on a budget just install the Vortech kit as it is on your stock engine and have it tuned "A/F safe". Enjoy it and save your money and do upgrades later as you can afford them.
Like I said before, a powerpipe is a choice. The first thing I would concentrate on "later" is to replace the stock injectors and MAF with larger better flowing pieces to "eliminate" the FMU.
As others have already mentioned in this thread (and I agree) that the FMU provided in the Vortech kit works fine and a TON of people use them. I don't like them because it is somewhat of a bandaid to compensate for stock inadequate injectors.
so stock pump and t-Rex are inadequate and 255 and t-Rex are bare minimum?No, If your're on a budget just install the Vortech kit as it is on your stock engine and have it tuned "A/F safe". Enjoy it and save your money and do upgrades later as you can afford them.
Like I said before, a powerpipe is a choice. The first thing I would concentrate on "later" is to replace the stock injectors and MAF with larger better flowing pieces to "eliminate" the FMU.
As others have already mentioned in this thread (and I agree) that the FMU provided in the Vortech kit works fine and a TON of people use them. I don't like them because it is somewhat of a bandaid to compensate for stock inadequate injectors.
While on the subject of fuel.
What fuel pump is in your tank? IMO even with a stock Vortech kit on a stock engine I would use nothing less that a high pressure 255LPH pump such as a Walbro GSS340.
No thats a standard 255 for naturally aspirated. Google search Walbro GSS340. That will be the high pressure unit for vehicles with power adders.
Ok. How bout a 190 + trex?No thats a standard 255 for naturally aspirated. Google search Walbro GSS340. That will be the high pressure unit for vehicles with power adders.
Late model Restoration probably has the best price.
Gosh you're cheap aren't ya! LOL I wouldn't do any less than a 255. ( But thats Me.) You'll probably be fine. For now!Ok. How bout a 190 + trex?
I"m not sure what it truly is. Not sure if it's internet myth, fear of the unknown or just people passing on misinformation.Just curious as to why everyone is so against an FMU?
That's where I bought mine!No thats a standard 255 for naturally aspirated. Google search Walbro GSS340. That will be the high pressure unit for vehicles with power adders.
Late model Restoration probably has the best price.
I'd what've to pay sales tax. Found one for $80 amazonThat's where I bought mine!and you get a discount(which I didn't realize until afterwards)
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