upgrades while waiting for supercharger

[greenlantern77]

i want to supercharge my mustang but just dont have the money right now. I want to get the vortech kit, where they program your chip for you, but probably wont be able to get it until next year. However, I want to make some mods now to increase HP but dont want to get/do anything that will have to be taken off when the supercharger is installed or that will conflict with the supercharger system.

I would like some cold air but am not sure if it can stay when the supercharger is installed and also am not familiar with how they work as far as the OEM filter and if that filter and box are not used with the cold air system, do you remove them or do they just sit under the hood, not being used?

The other thing I was looking at was underdrive pulleys. They seem like a good deal (better gas milage, more HP), unless there is something Im missing.

I dont know what else I could/should get or in what order (for example, if you get this, then you should also get this...)

I didnt really know if this was a repost, I did some searching but didnt find alot and wasnt sure what key words to put in the search.

 

[LimEd99]

If you are going with a centrifugal supercharger I would not get a cold air intake because there is a 99% chance you will have to remove it one you get the blower.

I would go with a larger throttle body, intake plenum, H or x pipe with a cat back system and gears now. You can enjoy the mods now and they will compliment the blower nicely.

Your stock filter and intake box will go away with a centrifugal blower setup. I'm not sure but I think underdrive pullies may underdrive your blower somewhat once it is installed.

 

[Silvergto2]

If you are going with a centrifugal supercharger I would not get a cold air intake because there is a 99% chance you will have to remove it one you get the blower.

I would go with a larger throttle body, intake plenum, H or x pipe with a cat back system and gears now. You can enjoy the mods now and they will compliment the blower nicely.

Your stock filter and intake box will go away with a centrifugal blower setup. I'm not sure but I think underdrive pullies may underdrive your blower somewhat once it is installed.

Pretty much what was said above. Cold-air will do absolutely nothing for you on your car other than look pretty, definately don't get the pullies if you are going to supercharge in the future. Get the exhaust and gears first. For the money, you'll see the best results as far as fun factor and sound of your ride IMO. The throttle body and plenum is also a good upgrade for your situation. You might want to consider a shifter too, doesn't add horsepower, but makes driving the car a whole lot better.

 

[02nightmaregt]

If i were gonna s/c my car i would build the suspension first to be able to put what power you already have to the ground. Along with what they said; gears and exhaust would be great.