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Progress Thread Whats needed on a 3.8 for a super charger to work reliably?

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Hey i am looking into buying a supercharger for my 3.8 new edge and was curious what all is needed for it to work successfully and not blow my engine?
My engine is bare bones stock right now.
 

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Nothing if you buy the appropriate kit.

I mean i have a low boost Paxton Novi 1220SL on my completely bone stock (engine) Fox mustang. It's their 6psi kit. I upgraded the fuel pump, had my injectors cleaned out/repaired, put fresh spark plugs and gapped them down a bit from stock. BUT, the kit says it will work on a completely stock Fox. I'm sure they have similar type kits for the new edges.

For tuning though... i have no idea on newer mustangs, especially v6's what the computers can/can't do when adding forced induction.
 
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