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X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 7:33:34 PM

Nice Pony

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I installed my X-Charger Hi-Po last Saturday on my 2006 Five Speed Manual Premium Pony Package. Project took 15 hours. I had all the components black powder coated and painted the supercharger. The install went pretty much as planed with only a couple of minor glitches. I am a machinist by trade so I checked everything very carefully before beginning the install. I found the flanges on the air distributor that bolt to the cylinder heads where not very flat and I had to surface grind .030 of an inch to make them clean up and be flat. I reported this to Dave at Explorer Express and he immediately started checking his inventory to see if any others had this problem. Also my Pony is a 2006 model and the mounting bracket for the air box did not fit. Dave checked this out and is making new ones that fit 2006-2007 models and is sending me a new one next week. Dave offers great customer support.

The X-Charger performs great. We have 92 octane fuel here so I put in the Hi-Po+ tune. It runs perfectly. The only compliant is that it seems to have very little to no engine breaking when you get off the throttle. Dave and Doug are looking into this and will be modifying the tune to help elevate this as much as possible. A local tuner I talked to said this is common when adding turbos and superchargers to late model electronic fuel injected cars. The throttle response is absolutely amazing and the boost comes in as needed without any lag or surge. Just nice smooth power! The kit has almost to much stuff. By this I mean even the wiring armor is pre-cut to length. I wound up cutting some of my own so the length matched my wiring perfectly. I recommend to Dave to just put a roll in the kit and let the end user cut it as necessary.

So far the X-Charger is absolutely amazing and I would recommend this kit to anyone that want's to get more good reliable power out of their V6.

I would upload more photos but this site will not allow me to post more then what you see.

Explore Express X-Charger Hi-Po
Detroit TruTrac Differential
TA Performance Rear Axle Girdle
GT Breaks Painted Red
Suspension Techniques Lowering Springs
Hurst Shifter
Ford Racing Single Cat-Back Muffler
Ford Racing Black Bullitt 17” Wheels
Ford Pony Package
CDC Front Lip Spoiler
CDC Ducktail Spoiler
CDC Rear Blackout Panel
MGW Ltd. Billet Knobs And Other Interior Accents
WebElectric Products Sequential Turn Signals
WebElectric Products Daytime Running Lights
WebElectric Products Break Light Pulser
GT Leather Interior
Painted Mirrors Red To Match Body Color
30 Percent Dark Window Tint
Ford Splash Guards
Running Pony Side Stripes
Supercharged Emblem Below Pony Fender Badges

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 8:31:01 PM

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Wow, that powder coated finish looks bad ass. Nice job on the install, I hear Dougs new auto tranny tune is insane on that kit. When you get a chance, would love to see more pics of that car.

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 9:01:35 PM

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Wow - that black looks menacing! Thanks for the detailed write-up...

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 9:48:39 PM

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Nice Pony that looks very nice!

I also would like to see more pictures of your car if you want e-mail them to me and I will host them on a website and link from there so the pictures will show up in this thread.

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 9:51:29 PM

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Excellent work #008, looking forward to my install..................I asked about black at time of order, yours is really happening!!!!

More photo's of your ride.......?

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 10:17:58 PM

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Looks great, and we can use more torch red x-cars :D

I just added the Hipo intake to mine today. Love the way that looks vs. the standard air box

Looking at your mod list I'm amazed how many parts our cars have in common (I'd say about 70% of the list)

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 10:20:23 PM

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I love the black X-Charger! You've got a very nice setup there. Any plans to take it to the track?

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 10:44:47 PM

05 Cayuse

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The black looks awesome! I've got a couple of weeks before I install my x-charger, so it's food for thought. by the way, what prep and paint did you use on the supercharger itself?

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 10:45:16 PM

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hum black kinda makes ya think!

welcome my son!

x-charger -001 Papa Afixer

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 10:46:12 PM

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Nice work!
Looks great!
How much did the kit cost you all told?
Who did you purchase the kit from?
Whats' the website of the manufacturer?

Thanks

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 10:49:45 PM

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It sounds like he bought it directly from EE, since he mentioned the owner Dave. Here is the web site with the info and pricing:

http://www.explorerexpress.com/

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 11:53:14 PM

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Thanks rygen'
I've got it bookmarked.
I'm either going to add a blower to my 4.0 or swap it out for a BOSS 302! ;-)

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/10/2007 11:59:50 PM

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ORIGINAL: wolfey2k

Thanks rygen'
I've got it bookmarked.
I'm either going to add a blower to my 4.0 or swap it out for a BOSS 302! ;-)

damn, that swap is going to cost a lot. suspension upgrades, rear end swap, gauges would be good as well.

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/11/2007 12:04:26 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: 07AlloyGT

quote:

ORIGINAL: wolfey2k

Thanks rygen'
I've got it bookmarked.
I'm either going to add a blower to my 4.0 or swap it out for a BOSS 302! ;-)

damn, that swap is going to cost a lot. suspension upgrades, rear end swap, gauges would be good as well.

yep! gotta pay to play! but it shall be a really fun project too! my baby will truly be one of a kind when I'm done with her!

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/11/2007 12:42:44 AM

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wow looks awesome man, congratulations....this kidna brings back my thoughts of painting....

if i go this route (still not sure if im gonna go heads/cams or x) i'm thinkin about tryin to get the factory vista blue or close to it and sandblasting...............that'd look sick as hell. jesus there are going to be so many x-cars driving around, these might as well come stock! lol.

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/11/2007 2:32:19 AM

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Beautiful job! The X-Charger definitely looks great in black!!

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/11/2007 2:18:43 PM

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Thanks for the complements everyone.

I do plan on going to the track to do a little drag racing and also autocross. I had the X-Charger professionally painted by Mr.Gs Auto Body in Tacoma Washington. The powder coat for the rest of the parts was done by Ken’s Powder Coating in Spanaway Washington. The kit was purchased directly from Explore Express. If anyone is getting ready to install this kit everything fits well but there are some things to watch for and at request I will E-mail you the list.

funsportyguy@yahoo.com

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/11/2007 7:00:10 PM

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Is the iairbox the only difference between the hi-po and California kits?

Can a different airbox be used on the California kit?

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/11/2007 7:49:03 PM

Nice Pony

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The airbox and tune are different. The tune needs to be modified due to the flow characteristics of the Hi-Po airbox. I belive that is the only difference between the two kits. Contact Dave at Explorer Express and he can fill you in on the details.

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RE: X-Charger Hi-Po #008 Installed - 2/12/2007 12:57:11 AM

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Here your pictures Nice Pony.
Nice car NP!