Supercharger Noob

[jammer009]

Hello All,

I have a 2012 GT 5.0, I am thinking about putting a supercharger in it. I have a few questions below.

- Best supercharger for the buck? I am looking at the roush (575HP), and Ford Racing (624HP) kits. Any other kits I should look at?
- What do I have to keep in mind, in terms of maintenance on the supercharger? What are the long term costs?
- I have an Eibach pro system plus lowering kit (from American Muscle) installed; struts, shocks, springs, front/back sway bars. Is this good enough for a 550+hp bump?

My apologies if these questions are answered on this forum, searched here and Google (still confused).

Thanks in advance!

 

[JLB3]

I think the 575 roush for a few reasons but the main one being you don't want to push the limits of the stock internals. Then you have to think about a one piece driveshaft and clutch. One hard launch and say by by to that driveshaft. The supercharger won't be your only expense. Things will break.

 

[Sharad]

The Roush and FRPP kits are both nice. I have a ProCharger on my 2011 5.0 and I love it! The car drives like stock at low rpms, but put your foot on the go peddle and things get serious! To be more specific, the car ran 10.89 @ 128 when the motor was stock and the car was slammed on 19" tires.

 

[jammer009]

JLB3, I was thinking the same thing; going with the roush 575. Which would be more than enough hp for me on the track.

Sharad, any modifications to your handling; or, just new tires?

I have staggered 18"s, 10 on the back, 9 on the front. I assume that should handle fine with a supercharger?

 

[Sharad]

Sharad, any modifications to your handling; or, just new tires?

I have staggered 18"s, 10 on the back, 9 on the front. I assume that should handle fine with a supercharger?

Hehehe... well... suspension is how I make a living. My 2011 5.0 uses the full UPR Pro Street handling package. I'm into handling, so I typically avoid staggered setups because I like to keep that handling balanced, but I'm not gonna lie- I went staggered this time around because it's SO MUCH easier to drive the car through the corners with all that extra power from the supercharger when you have a little extra grip in the rear. (currently on 275/35-20 Front and 295/35-20 rear, probably going to switch to 285/35-20 R888 front and 315/30-20 R888 Rear before my next HPDE)

 

[jammer009]

Excellent. I think I will go with the Roush Stage 3 supercharger kit.