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2/27/13, 08:00 AM
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SSM makes an adapter for the M112, and I'm fairly certain that it would also allow you to run a KB or whipple if you so desired.
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2/27/13, 03:10 PM
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I found a 1992 mustang thunderbird 3.8L complete motor today with a supercharger for 450$, the supercharger looks to be in pretty good condition and works, the engine has a lot of rust but I wouldn't use it anyway. Would it be worth buying?
2/27/13, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rodsoccer2
I found a 1992 mustang thunderbird 3.8L complete motor today with a supercharger for 450$, the supercharger looks to be in pretty good condition and works, the engine has a lot of rust but I wouldn't use it anyway. Would it be worth buying?
However from what I remember reading years ago, its not really worth it. It s a small blower and won't produce a lot of boost. But that's not a bad price and won't hurt you either.
2/27/13, 04:00 PM
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Research it a little. I know its not just a bolt and go. I think you need the intake, fuel rails, injectors, maybe some other stuff. Having the whole motor will make it easier.
However from what I remember reading years ago, its not really worth it. It s a small blower and won't produce a lot of boost. But that's not a bad price and won't hurt you either.
2/27/13, 04:22 PM
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I'd say at least 300, with supporting mods and decent tune. The super coupe made 255 hp and 315+ torque with a pulley and retune so should be plenty.
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2/27/13, 05:04 PM
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The Super Coupe's comes equipped with a 3.8 liter V-6 powerplant that is force-fed with an Eaton Corporation supercharger. The 8.2 to 1 compression ratio, combined with six computer controlled sequentially fuel injectors, completes the well rounded underhood package. While running at a maximum 15,600 rpm's, the supercharger provides 12 psi of boost and as a resultant it develops 210 bhp at 4000 engine rpm's. The engine develops 315 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. The supercharged V-6 delivers ample power without much noise but an underdrive kit and a performance chip are available to boost the horsepower rating to 255 bhp.
2/27/13, 06:19 PM
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The Super Coupe's comes equipped with a 3.8 liter V-6 powerplant that is force-fed with an Eaton Corporation supercharger. The 8.2 to 1 compression ratio, combined with six computer controlled sequentially fuel injectors, completes the well rounded underhood package. While running at a maximum 15,600 rpm's, the supercharger provides 12 psi of boost and as a resultant it develops 210 bhp at 4000 engine rpm's. The engine develops 315 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. The supercharged V-6 delivers ample power without much noise but an underdrive kit and a performance chip are available to boost the horsepower rating to 255 bhp.
2/27/13, 06:41 PM
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2/27/13, 06:47 PM
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Same! Ill sandblast all of the parts to clean them up and whatever doesn't ill by new. Will I need the upgraded fuel pump, and fuel Injectors as well?
2/27/13, 08:21 PM
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I will personally start with a CAI, TB, Dual Cat Back Exhaust, and a tune for now. $4300 for a procharger not counting the installation and tune sounds expensive for now. As far as the exhaust goes, which brand of of cat back style exhaust should I go with? I was thinking of going with Flowmaster or Magnaflow, I'm leaning towards Flowmaster right now.
2/27/13, 09:17 PM
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My vote is for Magnaflows. They arent as loud, but they have been proven to give more hp then the Flowmasters. But I also tend to like their sound more.