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I was looking at supercharging my 98 5.9...

Old May 24, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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...and was just wondering if there is a certain one out there that just stands out, above the rest. I'm completely new to supercharging, so my knowledge on the like is very limited. Thanks in advance .
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Default RE: I was looking at supercharging my 98 5.9...

No one knows of anything?
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Banks superchargers,

or check this link, it's the one I'm looking at

http://www.performancecombos.com/nav...custid=1086670
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Default RE: I was looking at supercharging my 98 5.9...

try finding a paxton supercharger, there really good to. maybe you should look into the banks twin turbo kit[sm=hail.gif][sm=gears.gif]
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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I've heard that turbos are a lot harder on the engine then super chargers are and also that they are more maintenance ??? Anyone know if this is correct or not ?
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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Default RE: I was looking at supercharging my 98 5.9...

turbos are going to be hard on your engine if it has high compression, but so will a supercharger. Magnums have fairly low compression so a turbo shouldnt hurt it at all. I mean comon if a ford probe can handle a turbo, so can a ram
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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I've wondered about that but thought perhaps it was because the engines we built for it. I have a 360 and I know they are pretty darn tough as it is. I also know a friend who bolted on a turbo to his Toyota 22r and blew the engine in short order. Mind you he drove like a fool.

I think the supercharger is an easier install as well as less maitinence. I could be wrong though. But they do sound cool !!
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Default RE: I was looking at supercharging my 98 5.9...

The biggest thing is if your going to supercharge an engine, or turbo for that matter. Is make sure you go with forged internals. Turbos and superchargers put so much force on to everything, everything needs to be tough to handle it
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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try these guys... http://www.gsmotorsports.com/ they have a few kits and also it'll point you in the right direction for other kits...
 
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Old May 25, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Forged internals ?? So does that mean that I should replace my internal parts prior to adding a supercharger ? I've got some money to play with and am doing the basics soon, but changing all my components while the engine is still so tight is kinda crazy.

Maybe I'll just stick with the ignition, intake and exhaust
 
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