First off, the factory supercharger will not compete with the E blower. The E has a2.3L whipple...verse the 1.5L highly inefficient eaton roots blower.
Easiest way to do the built motor is to call VT Engines, and order one of their built shortblocks. I believe the only way to bump up to an 11 inch flywheel/clutch combo is to swap to a t3650 or t56 6speed tranny. The t45 in your car can only accept a 10.5inch to my knowledge...however Im not completely sure. But a prebuilt engine from VT is the way to go. The E also has some cams and ported heads which were probably not very well done considering the HP the cars made. A built engine with all the bolt ons +porting the blower will net you 375rwhp or so. YOu HAVE to upgrade the fuel system, bank on just buying some FRPP 42lb injectors, lightning maf, and a 03 cobra sumped tank/dual pump setup. That will easily handle what your wanting to throw at it and then some.
With 100k on the clock...i wouldnt throw anymore boost on that engine. If you have the money...step up to a KB 2.2 blower and with a built engine, you will make some crazy power.
Easiest way to do the built motor is to call VT Engines, and order one of their built shortblocks. I believe the only way to bump up to an 11 inch flywheel/clutch combo is to swap to a t3650 or t56 6speed tranny. The t45 in your car can only accept a 10.5inch to my knowledge...however Im not completely sure. But a prebuilt engine from VT is the way to go. The E also has some cams and ported heads which were probably not very well done considering the HP the cars made. A built engine with all the bolt ons +porting the blower will net you 375rwhp or so. YOu HAVE to upgrade the fuel system, bank on just buying some FRPP 42lb injectors, lightning maf, and a 03 cobra sumped tank/dual pump setup. That will easily handle what your wanting to throw at it and then some.
With 100k on the clock...i wouldnt throw anymore boost on that engine. If you have the money...step up to a KB 2.2 blower and with a built engine, you will make some crazy power.
I have a question about the stock supercharger and without actually creating a new thread i thought i would reply here because some of the q's were already answered i had before...
I just purchased a 2000 saleen and i'm thinking about keeping it stock like this for quite some time as it will be my daily driver...
The thing i would love to do is have 10psi boost on this supercharger... Will just adding the chicane pulley do this for me? or do i have to do anything else?
Does anyone have any info on the porting of the series I superchargers or something? I know a lot of people will say that the series I aren't worth it etc, but i'm not going to upgrade to any other any time soon.
Thanks a lot.
I just purchased a 2000 saleen and i'm thinking about keeping it stock like this for quite some time as it will be my daily driver...
The thing i would love to do is have 10psi boost on this supercharger... Will just adding the chicane pulley do this for me? or do i have to do anything else?
Does anyone have any info on the porting of the series I superchargers or something? I know a lot of people will say that the series I aren't worth it etc, but i'm not going to upgrade to any other any time soon.
Thanks a lot.
Building up a modular engine is an extremely expensive project, no matter which way you slice it.
I wouldn't dream of spending 10 grand to get E power.
What's your budget? That's the most important thing.
I think your plenum will support a 70mm TB not a 75. The Saleen IV is 75 MM, I think... Make sure that you get a mic., and measure it before you drop the money for a good TB... Also, sometime the Saleen computer Flash with not work with an SCT chip. You may have to get an X Cal II. I had the chip, and That is what I had to do because when my car was dynoed, Cai and Maf could not even be read or calibrated witht the chip... Also the good thing about an XCal II is that you can get a couple of tunes. One for daily use, and one for track use... All you have to do is plug the XCal in and load the tune...
I had my dynotune done at Murillo Motor Sports in San Antonio... I had a good experience there.. Great customer service
I got that setup and put out a solid 10lbs of boost. Make sure you use the Goodyear Gatorback belt PN# 4061120.