Many many people have been asking me how I got my supercharger kit for less than $1500. Well, this is how its done. Please make this a sticky.
Even if you dont have an 00-04 you can still get it done just as cheap. I have just quoted prices fora non-intercooled Vortech setup.Search through
http://www.superchargersonline.com and you can find prices for different makes and models. I do not work for them but they just have good service and they helped me build my kit.
This is a list of parts youll need to buy.
Vortech Bracket Assembly $289
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...er=V4FL111-031
includes:
3/8-16 x 1-3/4" HXHD G8
3/8" AN960 Flat Washers
Belt, K061080-Gatesd Saleen
Mach, 2000 GT Mtg. Brkt
8mm x 1.25 x 65 Soc
8mm x1.25 x 140 HXH
5/16 AN-Washer
6mm x 1.0 x 50mm HXHD Zinc
8mm x 1.25 x 25 HXHD
Radiator Pipe-Stnlss
#24 Gold Seal Hose C
Adel Clamp, 3/4' ID
10-24 x 1/2 Soc HD Cap, Zinc Plt
#10 Flat Washer
10mm x 1.50 x 140 Hex Head
10mm Washer, Zinc Plated
10mm x 1.5 x 65 Bolt, SHCS
#8 x 3/4 Sheet Metal
2000 2V Idler Ply Assy.
Idler Plt Assy, 2V GEN3
Idler Pulley, 6Rib 3" Flangd
Dust Cover (Idler Pulley)
12mm x 1.75 x 20mm Pld
Spacer, Idler Plate 2V G3
3/8-16 x G8 HXHD
1/4 SAE Washer, Pltd
M8 x 1.25 x 140 Bolt
Vortech Discharge Assembly $189
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...er=V4FH112-020
includes:
Discharge Tube
3" x 2" Sleeve
2-3/4" x 2" Sleeve
#44 Hose Clamps
#48 Hose Clamps
#16 Hose Clamps
Bosch Bypass Valve
1" x 3.5" Heater Hose
1" x 13.5" Heater Hose
5/32" x 52" Vacuum Line
5/32" TEE
1" Hose Union
1" x 90 Degree Rubber Elbow
Vortech Air Intake Assembly $204
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...er=V4FH112-010
includes:
90 Degree Intake Elbow
MAF Meter Bracket Assembly (be sure to order the correct size if you are using a 90mm MAF)
#56 Hose Clamps
3-1/2" x 2" Sleeve
3-1/2" x 9" Flex Hose
#52 Hose Clamps
Air Filter
1/4-20 x 3/4" SHCS
1/4-20 Nylock Nuts
1/4"SAE Washers
Inlet Elbow
3/4" NPT x 1" Hose Fitting
5/8" x 48" Hose
3/4" x 27" Hose
7/16" Rubber Grommet
5/8" Barb
Vortech Oil Feed Assembly $22
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...er=V4FH130-026
includes:
1/4" x 26" Oil Feed Hose
.525 Crimp Ferrules
#4 Swivel x 1/4" Hose Barb Fitting
1/8" NPT -4 x 45 Degree male Elbow
1/4" NPT Street TEE
1/4" NPT x -4 90 Degree Fitting
-4 Flare to 1/4 NPT
Vortech Oil Drain Assembly $23
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...er=V4FH130-036
inlcudes:
1/2" x 14" Oil Drain Hose
#8 Stainless Hose Clamps
90 Degree 1/2" Alum. Tube
Tube Nut
Male Connector
Vortech Bracket Assembly: $289
Vortech Discharge Assembly: $189
Vortech Air Intake Assembly: $204
Vortech Oil Feed Assembly: $22
Vortech Oil Drain Assembly: $23
Total:
$727 before tax/shipping
That is cost for EVERY single item you need to put a Vortech S, SQ, or T trim on your 2000-2004 Mustang GT. Only thing left to buy is the head unit. They are fairly easy to find if you search Ebay, SVTperformance.com, or Corral.net . A used S-trim sells between $400-800 depending on assumed mileage and condition. I bought mine for $700 with discharge pipe and intake. If you want a new head unit they cost $1849 for a brand new satin V-1 s-trim. A used head unit WILL be alot cheaper and perform just as well. Even if the unit needs a rebuild, the cost is about $350 from vortech or you can find some performance shops that can do it for around $100. Mine was in great condition when I picked it up from a guy on Ebay. Even bieng a 6 year old head unit it had no shaft play and seems to be in perfect condition.
If you find a head unit for $600, add the cost of the hardware ($727) and this comes out to
$1327 for a COMPLETE vortech s-trim setup every part new but the head unit and fuel injectors. Even if you paid say $800 it would just come out to $1527 before tax and shipping. 96-98 models with the return style fuel system will need a
Fuel
Management
Unit also.
Install takes a full days work to get it done right. Anyone with general knowledge of removing and installing bolts on the front of the timing cover, removing the belt, using a pipe tap, and swapping non-pressed pullies can perform this install.
Heres the install manual:
http://www.vortecheng.com/pdf/manuals/4FH4FL218im.pdf
BTW my ebay head unit is still in perfect condition after 20,000 miles of street/track time.
INTERCOOLER:
You have three choices:
Vortech Air-Water
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...ber=V8N301-030
$1599
Paxton Air-Air
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...ber=PAX1300001
$1399
DIY Ebay kit
$200~
I went with an Ebay intercooler and found BTI piping from a guy on Ebay so my install was a little easier.
Non-intercooled setups will make around 350-370whp on 8psi. Intercooled setups can make 370-390whp on 8psi and over 400whp on 10psi with supporting mods on a 99-04 GT.[8D]
$1500 96-04GT Supercharger kit "how its done"
