gearbanger 101 - thanks for the video - that was helpful and it sounded great. I am guessing by the HP numbers that this was the HO kit? Would the basic kit sound the same?
Where would the Vortech V3 be regarding the sound - as compared to the others that you listed?
Thanks.
This has all the info you need.
S197 Supercharger & Turbocharger Specs - Ford Mustang Forums
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Nice list. The only problem I have with it is your horsepower/dollar ratio. You're going based on company advertised spec....which we all know in most cases is almost always inflated.
Kenne Bell especially is famous for dyno testing their kits with 100-octane race fuel and with very non street friendly amounts of timing (most tests conducted as high as 23*). Great for making big dyno numbers, but unrealistic for someone thinking they're going to be able to knock out these same numbers, just by bolting on a kit and filling the tank with the 91-93 octane unleaded fuel that's available at most pumps.
I don't put this practice past some of the other manufactures listed as well.
....so lets all keep that in mind when mauling over the choices and thinking just because the kit is advertised as putting out the most horsepower per dollar, doesn't mean it translates to those number in real world situations.
Actual results will vary. Data based off of company's advertised info. Most horsepower numbers are from dynos; most stock Mustangs have 260-280 hp to the wheels stock, so hp/$ ratio is slightly better than what is listed.
Exactly! But you know, what can you do? My Stang running 5lbs of boost will make different HP from an exactly same Stang running 5lbs of boost.
Here's a Whipple on the dyno....you be the judge if its too loud or not.
The Whipple is probably middle of the road for noise. If you want quiet, Kenne Bell is probably your best option. If you want loud, one of the Eaton based kits like the standard Roush kit (4th Generation Eaton MP90), or Magnacharger (4th or 5th Generation Magnuson MP112) model is what you would be after.
All are capable of 400+hp
Using cost as a deciding factor is a big red flag to me.
FI is expensive and the cost of the kit is only the tip of the iceberg. I'd say it's not impossible to do FI on a budget but I don't believe it's a good idea to try.