Supercharger recommendations?

[Jspronk]

Hello, i have a 2006 ford mustang gt automatic with about oh...10,000 miles on it. I have been very satisfied with the power it delivers but recently I've been thinking to go a little bigger. I have made no upgrades on this vehicle so far besides new tires.....I've been doing alot of research about superchargers recently and I have no idea which one will be the best.....Roush claims their new supercharger puts out 145 more horsepower and 98 more lbs. of torque. while Saleen has a supercharger that puts out 100 horse and torque. I've also looked at Ford racing superchargers and according to them i can only get the 400 hp upgrade.....but anyways any feedback to my research or comments would be great...please note that i am a bit of a newbe but i do know what i want....i'd take more acceleration then top speed....any feed back would be much appreciated, thanks!

 

[stangdude2000]

Ford does also have a 500 hp option. Keene Bell and Whipple seem to be the superchargers of choice, at least on this board. If you are still under warranty (or concerned about that at all), I believe the 400hp Ford will let you maintain your warranty if installed by a Ford dealer. I also think I saw someone mention Roush superchargers don't void your warranty either.

 

[ufnavy06]

The Roush does not when purchased and installed at a certified Roush dealer. Because of that I'm planning on going with the intercooled Roush kit in the next few days.

 

[forensicsteve]

I had a P1SC Procharger at 10 lbs boost on my 06 before going turbo. The Procharger was wonderful. It dynoed at 480 rear wheel hp (about 550 crank). Car got into the high 11s on just drag radials (everything else was stock at that time). I sold it recently and new owner has already clocked a 12.2 in the 1/4 on street tires. Excellent gas mileage too. Went on an 800 miles trip and returned 24.9 mpg. It a noisier than some of the others though.

 

[steedman07]

I love the top end pull from my Vortech..If $$ was no option, I would do a Kenny Bell and replace my internals...But for the $$ I spent..Vortech..I wouldnt recommend a Roush charger if ur going that route..

 

[ufnavy06]

The plus with the Roush is my car still has 16000 miles of warranty left on it. The closer I get to getting rid of it... the more inclined I am to go with Kenne Bell.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

I've always like the FRPP unit. Great quality, great fit and finish and it just looks like it was meant to be there from the factory. And makes more than enough power for any street application.

 

[Jspronk]

as of now i would like to keep my warranty....so the way it sounds Roush is probably the best way to go as of now? money is not an option so if theres a better supercharger out there then Roush that can keep my warranty let me know please

 

[steedman07]

If money is no problem, then why are you worried about ur warranty?? In order to keep ur warranty, you wont even be able to mess with the stock settings...And Roush superchargers under warranty dont make the power even close to a Kenny Bell or Whipple..these engines are pretty tough, keep it at around 425 to the wheels, and you shouldnt have any problems...425 rwhp with a Roush supercharger is a pipe dream..350 rwhp at the most on a mustang dyno..

 

[RBonite]

FRPP 400hp kit. Keeps your warranty in tact and if you need more umff later, its supposed to be easily upgradeable to 500hp...at a cost. You can't get that from Roush. Doesn't mean Roush has a bad product, but you are paying for the name.

 

[Jspronk]

hmmmm those do look like good superchargers......now this may sound like a total newb question but would they ship out a supercharger out to my town?( i live in minnesota btw) i'd also need somebody with a little more knowledge about vehicles to install it...suppose my Ford dealership would install it?

 

[mwhite29]

Kenne Bell twin screw 2.6L

 

[Jspronk]

also i looked up ford racing 500 hp superchargers and those are only for manual it says...too bad i got a auto

 

[fobra559]

Kenne Bell twin screw 2.6L

Good choice, but he wants to keep his warranty in tact.

 

[anthony05gt]

Install an FRPP (Whipple). Best technology in twin screws at this time. Least heat generated by a twin screw, great product and support. Buy the H.O. 500 hp kit and have them delete the Pro-Cal tuner device. Head straight to a pro tune shop and have them tune it using Diablosport or SCT. You'll have your automatic and you H.O. kit. I'd suggest upgrading the transmission cooler though.

 

[Jspronk]

so for the FRPP (whipple) are these the superchargers Ford carries? such as can i purchase them and have them installed at a Ford dealership? or do i have to order them separate and then have a different shop install it for me?

 

[anthony05gt]

A Ford dealership is going to charge too much for the kit. Yes, it is the FRPP kit from Ford Racing. I'm sure you would be able to get a Ford dealer to install it. I don't know Ford's policy on warranty with this kit with the non intercooled version.

If you want a Whipple kit, I know a couple of places that will hook you up price wise.

 

[Jspronk]

well i think i'll probably go with the whipple kit. I really don't understand why Ford doesnt allow the 500 hp kit to be installed to a automatic GT, if you know of places where i can get this that would be great.

 

[anthony05gt]

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[Gearbanger 101]

well i think i'll probably go with the whipple kit. I really don't understand why Ford doesnt allow the 500 hp kit to be installed to a automatic GT, if you know of places where i can get this that would be great.

It all has to do with longevity. As safe as it may be for street levels, the 500hp version is going to put more stress on your engines internal components than the 400hp kit. Another issue they're concerned about it transmission longevity. That's a lot of torque to be putting through the 5R55 trans. Sure, there are a handful of guys running this kit at the 500hp level (and beyond) backed by the auto that are pulling it off, but for how long? Will their cars make it through the warranty period? Only time will tell. Unitl then it's not a risk Ford is willing to take in the mean time, I'm afraid.