Vortex Supercharger on a V6? Likes Dislikes Value

mytrueblue02stang · 03-30-2004, 05:20 PM

I am considering a Vortex Supercharger for my '02 V6. I was looking for recent experiences and opinions from those who've made the big jump.

What about repairs/problems after installation?

In terms of how the power comes on, is it early in the throttle or more mid-way?

Thanks!

mustangjohn · 03-31-2004, 09:52 PM

hey i have a vortech supercharger on my 00v6 the power is invreased quite a bit since it runs off your belt the power is decreased at low rpm levels say around 1700 but if you run it areound mid way you should be fine. hope i was of some help

mustangjohn · 04-03-2004, 12:49 AM

hey true blue what's up i got some more info on the vortech super charger i found out some more specific stats on it just email me at johnwsix@bellsouth.net if you want them thanx

Rob57664 · 04-03-2004, 03:05 AM

dude well from what i heard, the new mustangs arent good with the knew superchargers, i mean yeah u'll get a major boost in power but the new mustang engines arent made for superchargers. i was considering one for my V6. but who knows, it was a tip from a mechanic...

mytrueblue02stang · 04-03-2004, 08:00 AM

I spoke with a high-performance mechanic and he pointed out that a supercharger will work great, for about 30,000 miles --but the transmission and drive train are not capable of handling the strain without some upgrade.

I guess I'm done with that idea for now.

HRnB · 04-03-2004, 02:54 PM

A super charger is the way to go but it costs alot. First off, you can control the boost on a supercharger for your engine specs. Second off, all 3.8's 99+ are better equipt for power adders than earlier model Cobras that came stock with super chargers.
The only weak area on the 99+ 3.8 are head gaskets, that's all. You can wait till they start to leak or just do them at the same time as the charger which is what I recomend. On my 99 I went with Fel-Pro racing gaskets and never had any trouble the whole time I owned that Stang. I was running 10 psi of boost with a dual stage chip. I miss that car, but my 03 will be even better. [sm=smiley14.gif]