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 for a 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/product_detail.asp?PartNumber=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/product_detail.asp?PartNumber=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/product_detail.asp?PartNumber=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
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 FuelManagementUnit 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.
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.
< Message edited by Frostbitten -- 4/28/2008 2:59:36 PM >
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Nice write up man, I'm strapped for cash right (two sons, finding new place to live),but really want the performance boost to the car, I'm going to look into this.
Yes, that does include everything, but you should not buy the complete "mounting kit" because it costs ALOT more than if you were to buy the parts seperately through the "accessories" part of the website. That kit is $1700 where you could get all the same parts for $750 through the accessories section. Its crazy why they would charge that much simply because its a "kit".
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03 GT 5spd Hellion 62mm w/Flowmaster cat back, Forged shortblock, UPR kmember with MMR A arms and MMR coilovers, svt focus pump w/BAP, SCT BA3000 coming: ported heads, turbo cams, aeromotive fuel system
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how much would spark plugs,fuel pump, mass air meter, cost
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how much would spark plugs,fuel pump, mass air meter, cost
I run NGK TR6 plugs which are about $2 each so around $16 for all 8. I have a Walbro 255 fuel pump that cost me about $125, but you should go with an SVT Focus pump. It is also 255LPH and costs about $90. Some people get by with the stock MAF on 8psi, but most end up needing a 90mm Lightning MAF. They cost about $75-$100 new on ebay. There are many listings for it at that price. You will also need bigger fuel injectors, preferably 42# . You can buy the MAF and injectors as a package for $300 new.
So in total its about $400 for spark plugs, injectors, MAF, and fuel pump all brand new parts. Look on ebay and you can find good deals for used parts also.
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03 GT 5spd Hellion 62mm w/Flowmaster cat back, Forged shortblock, UPR kmember with MMR A arms and MMR coilovers, svt focus pump w/BAP, SCT BA3000 coming: ported heads, turbo cams, aeromotive fuel system
There are a little different instructions for the 99 models also. Thats all covered in the installation manual. Theres a link for the manual in the initial post.
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03 GT 5spd Hellion 62mm w/Flowmaster cat back, Forged shortblock, UPR kmember with MMR A arms and MMR coilovers, svt focus pump w/BAP, SCT BA3000 coming: ported heads, turbo cams, aeromotive fuel system
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Awesome info...if you were to buy the head unit new through them it's still $800 less than the complete kit. What head unit is required? I see they have options for curved/straight discharges and clockwise/counter clockwise rotation.
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