In the long run in buying aftermarket parts for my car, I'm thinking in buying a supercharger. Probably no Intercooler, inless you can convence me otherwise. What would you recommend I do to the engine before buying a Supercharger?
The To Do's before buying a Supercharger
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A good free flowing intake/exhaust is the most important step. I bought a KB (roots) blower so i saved some money by not having to buy an intake manifold. Heads make a big difference on a N/A car, and a HUGE difference on a blown car. If you are using a centrifugal blower, i'd go with some low gears, of course they should be the first mod you do anyway. 
atey950
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Definitely Exhaust...exhaust....exhaust!!!
Also, you are gonna wanna upgrade your igintion for a more powerful spark...
What else, fuel system of course.
Since you are introducing more air into the mixture, you will want more fuel, and better spark...
And if you have a stock suspension, you will definitely want to consider some upgrades. I am running my set up on a mostly stock suspenion, and the word "traction"
is no longer in my vocabulary.
It is still a blast to drive...
Some people do suspension, followed by engine work, others do the opposite.
Also, you are gonna wanna upgrade your igintion for a more powerful spark...
What else, fuel system of course.
Since you are introducing more air into the mixture, you will want more fuel, and better spark...
And if you have a stock suspension, you will definitely want to consider some upgrades. I am running my set up on a mostly stock suspenion, and the word "traction"
is no longer in my vocabulary.It is still a blast to drive...
Some people do suspension, followed by engine work, others do the opposite.
Fairlane
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I'm running 6 psi on my motor. I'm not saying that it is the best combo but it's been working pretty well for me. You can see what I have in my sig. -Don
Michael Yount
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First - I'd be certain that my tires and brakes were in good order - especially the brakes. You'll need them. 
Why don't you want to intercool it? Compressing the air also heats it up -- significantly. All else equal, the hotter the intake air, the less power to the tune of 1/2% to 1% for every 10F increase in intake air temp. Temps off the compressor can easily run in the 200F-250F range - or even higher. The intercooler takes those temps way back down. Not only does it help with power production, the lower the intake charge temp, the less of a problem detonation is - which means more timing and a less fat a/f ratio can be run = more power. If you have to be 'convinced', then you must not fully understand what's happening anytime the intake charge is compressed above atmospheric pressure.
Why don't you want to intercool it? Compressing the air also heats it up -- significantly. All else equal, the hotter the intake air, the less power to the tune of 1/2% to 1% for every 10F increase in intake air temp. Temps off the compressor can easily run in the 200F-250F range - or even higher. The intercooler takes those temps way back down. Not only does it help with power production, the lower the intake charge temp, the less of a problem detonation is - which means more timing and a less fat a/f ratio can be run = more power. If you have to be 'convinced', then you must not fully understand what's happening anytime the intake charge is compressed above atmospheric pressure.
88stangmangt
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RICKYB-30 Lbs *&*&((&&R*##($#I ?????????????????????? ru crazy? maybe non-intercooled 8 at the most and he would have to worry to death about detanation. intercooled 10-12 easy with no fear of det. I would suggest if u want to go the S/C Route ATI. as stated above suspension upper/lowers some nice street slicks 3.08 gears maybe something close to stock maybe a bit more. and a whole lot of dyno time.
