came into some $ what next?

phillipGT · 05-23-2006, 04:52 AM

Well i got approved for a loan for $5500. this is what i have done to my car so far. I have a 2001 mustang GT

ebay intake
4.10 gears
flowmaster catback
NX 75 wet shot.(wont be keeping much longer)

anyway, i know i want to supercharge my car. but i want to keep it my daily driver. so nothing really over 400rwhp. ive been reading about quite a few s/c's it seems to me that vortech has a good kit for decent price that will yeild acceptable results.ive also read about Kenne Bell or other roots styles. they are cool too but costs more, i have also read a rumor that they put more of a strain on your motor. my car has 80k miles. so a centrifugal sc seems right for me i suppose? i dont know much so anyone with any other imput/suggestions on what supercharger to buy will be greatly appriciated, i dont know much so anything is good. and consider the install price because i wont be doing it myself. i belive i would have to get a tune too? but anyway 360-400rwhp seems about right to me. thanks

MachGT · 05-23-2006, 11:27 AM

using a loan for mods is not smart

OrangeStang04 · 05-23-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MachGT

using a loan for mods is not smart

:stupid:

Stangdude27 · 05-23-2006, 09:00 PM

It's your money ut getting a loan for parts is kinda not smart. But if you do it call miles per hour and order the Vortech mongoose kit!

WaterDR · 05-23-2006, 09:41 PM

I would go with a Vortech based on what you have old me. BTW, getting a loan for mods is OK IMO if the car is paid-off, but that is just me. To each their own.

Want to hear my horror story???? I have 65k on my car and took it in to have my blower installed. Thing is, I found out my motor was blown and had three bad rings due most likely from running nitrous. So, I had to buy a new motor.

If you have 80k on your motor and have been spraying, there is a good chance your motor won't last too long on boost. if I were you, BEFORE buying a blower at least perform a compression test and then keep enough money on the side for a new motor.

If this is your DD, with 80k miles, been running nitrous, owe money on the loan and now borrowing more for mods, I would definately not put a blower on it. IMO, it is only a matter of time before the motor takes a crap and then where will you be left. If it is a second car and you got cash, then who gives a dam.

The smart thing might be to sell the car and get one you can add a blower to, or spend the $5500 on a nice built motor that will make 300 hp+ at the tires right out of the box. Then, add a blower later and make 600 + hp. Or, buy a nice n/a, high compression built motor, screw the blower and make 400 rwhp for the next 200k miles.

jjtgiants · 05-24-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MachGT

using a loan for mods is not smart

I agree....if you have to get a loan to buy mods...... you can't afford it! Just my two cents.

2000novigt · 05-25-2006, 07:32 PM

If you get a blower get the novi it flows more than vortech. I love mine...just my .02

05-23-2006, 04:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
phillipGT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9	came into some $ what next? Well i got approved for a loan for $5500. this is what i have done to my car so far. I have a 2001 mustang GT ebay intake 4.10 gears flowmaster catback NX 75 wet shot.(wont be keeping much longer) anyway, i know i want to supercharge my car. but i want to keep it my daily driver. so nothing really over 400rwhp. ive been reading about quite a few s/c's it seems to me that vortech has a good kit for decent price that will yeild acceptable results.ive also read about Kenne Bell or other roots styles. they are cool too but costs more, i have also read a rumor that they put more of a strain on your motor. my car has 80k miles. so a centrifugal sc seems right for me i suppose? i dont know much so anyone with any other imput/suggestions on what supercharger to buy will be greatly appriciated, i dont know much so anything is good. and consider the install price because i wont be doing it myself. i belive i would have to get a tune too? but anyway 360-400rwhp seems about right to me. thanks

05-23-2006, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,427	I would go with a Vortech based on what you have old me. BTW, getting a loan for mods is OK IMO if the car is paid-off, but that is just me. To each their own. Want to hear my horror story???? I have 65k on my car and took it in to have my blower installed. Thing is, I found out my motor was blown and had three bad rings due most likely from running nitrous. So, I had to buy a new motor. If you have 80k on your motor and have been spraying, there is a good chance your motor won't last too long on boost. if I were you, BEFORE buying a blower at least perform a compression test and then keep enough money on the side for a new motor. If this is your DD, with 80k miles, been running nitrous, owe money on the loan and now borrowing more for mods, I would definately not put a blower on it. IMO, it is only a matter of time before the motor takes a crap and then where will you be left. If it is a second car and you got cash, then who gives a dam. The smart thing might be to sell the car and get one you can add a blower to, or spend the $5500 on a nice built motor that will make 300 hp+ at the tires right out of the box. Then, add a blower later and make 600 + hp. Or, buy a nice n/a, high compression built motor, screw the blower and make 400 rwhp for the next 200k miles. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

05-25-2006, 07:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
2000novigt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tri-State Area Posts: 241	If you get a blower get the novi it flows more than vortech. I love mine...just my .02 __________________ 2000 GT Novi 2000 / 42# Injectors / Anderson Power Pipe / Vortech Mini Race Bypass Valve / Cobra Duel Fuel Pumps & Tank / Flowtech LT's / Flowtech O/R X-pipe / Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back / BBK 75mm Throttle Body / SCT BA2400 / TFS Upper Plenum / 4.10 FRPP Gears / SCT Tuner / Autometer Boost, Fuel Pressure and Trans. Temp Gauges / Steeda Subframe Connectors / Chrome FR500's / BFG 315-35-17 Drag Radials / Built & Tuned By Kevin @Wicked Motorsports

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05-23-2006, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stangdude27 Silver 2003 GT Conv Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ft Walton Beach,Florida Posts: 399	It's your money ut getting a loan for parts is kinda not smart. But if you do it call miles per hour and order the Vortech mongoose kit!