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from The Netherlands advise supercharger
HI guys,
I am Ralph from The Netherlands and drive an mustang gt 2005 automatic......and really want to have an supercharger on it.... i am thinking of an Saleen stage 2 brenspeed or vortec HO i know the difference that saleen has the low boost also etc ......but which 1 is safer for the autmatic transmission....please advise me...
I am Ralph from The Netherlands and drive an mustang gt 2005 automatic......and really want to have an supercharger on it.... i am thinking of an Saleen stage 2 brenspeed or vortec HO i know the difference that saleen has the low boost also etc ......but which 1 is safer for the autmatic transmission....please advise me...
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With a proper tune both are safe. Cost and driver feel are the difference. The low end torque and resulting wheel spin/poor traction in wet wetherand higher cost make the Saleen my second choice. With the vortech you can stay out of the boost for easier bad wether driving and it is usually cheaper.
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Hi, Ralph. Welcome to TMS! The Vortech centrifugal superchargers won't shock the automatic transmission like the Saleen will. The Saleen is a great supercharger, but makes so much power immediately that it will be harder on your transmission than the Vortech, in my opinion.
I love the Vortech V2 on my 2007 Mustang GT, and I have an automatic transmission, as well. Easy to launch, but hold on tight as the rpm's rise! Your highest speed limit in the Netherlands is 120 kph (74 mph), and my car can go from 0-120 kph (74 mph) in about 6 seconds flat. I can go from 0-180 kph (111 mph) in just over 12 seconds. Even around town in a short sprint, I can go from 0-100 kph (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds.
As you're in Rotterdam and have that mild, marine climate with plenty of rainy days, you'll prefer the easier boost of the Vortech, like Greywolf mentioned. And, when you take a trip across Holland and into Germany, the Vortech will go like crazy on the Autobahn at high speeds. I was in Emmerich, Germany for a day earlier this year (while on vacation in Holland for a couple weeks) and there were lots of cars going way too fast on the Autobahn. I stayed in the slow lane doing about 140 kph (in our rental Volvo) and let them all pass me like I was standing still. You could easily keep up with the big dogs on the Autobahn with the Vortech.
I love the Vortech V2 on my 2007 Mustang GT, and I have an automatic transmission, as well. Easy to launch, but hold on tight as the rpm's rise! Your highest speed limit in the Netherlands is 120 kph (74 mph), and my car can go from 0-120 kph (74 mph) in about 6 seconds flat. I can go from 0-180 kph (111 mph) in just over 12 seconds. Even around town in a short sprint, I can go from 0-100 kph (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds.
As you're in Rotterdam and have that mild, marine climate with plenty of rainy days, you'll prefer the easier boost of the Vortech, like Greywolf mentioned. And, when you take a trip across Holland and into Germany, the Vortech will go like crazy on the Autobahn at high speeds. I was in Emmerich, Germany for a day earlier this year (while on vacation in Holland for a couple weeks) and there were lots of cars going way too fast on the Autobahn. I stayed in the slow lane doing about 140 kph (in our rental Volvo) and let them all pass me like I was standing still. You could easily keep up with the big dogs on the Autobahn with the Vortech.
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HI guys,
I am Ralph from The Netherlands and drive an mustang gt 2005 automatic......and really want to have an supercharger on it.... i am thinking of an Saleen stage 2 brenspeed or vortec HO i know the difference that saleen has the low boost also etc ......but which 1 is safer for the autmatic transmission....please advise me...
I am Ralph from The Netherlands and drive an mustang gt 2005 automatic......and really want to have an supercharger on it.... i am thinking of an Saleen stage 2 brenspeed or vortec HO i know the difference that saleen has the low boost also etc ......but which 1 is safer for the autmatic transmission....please advise me...
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Anyway, back to the twin screw vs centrifugal debate: both are very good ways to increase power. Neither is bad. A twin screw certainly feels great, but is not any faster than a centrifugal - they just make power in different parts of the tachometer.
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GREAR GREAT !!!! to hear from you guys and your advise !!! first off all my whole family drive only USA cars !!! i have the stang and also an cadillac eldorado 1995 and an oltimer lincoln mark 4,my sister an ssr my brother an dodge pickup my father an chevy tahoe.
Back to the Mustang ...it is do different with al those different options...first i was thinking of Brenspeed stage 2 Saleen because everybody was saying vortec is not so much fun....and have no lower power....but i am also afraid voor my automatic....with the saleen...
Back to the Mustang ...it is do different with al those different options...first i was thinking of Brenspeed stage 2 Saleen because everybody was saying vortec is not so much fun....and have no lower power....but i am also afraid voor my automatic....with the saleen...
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GREAR GREAT !!!! to hear from you guys and your advise !!! first off all my whole family drive only USA cars !!! i have the stang and also an cadillac eldorado 1995 and an oltimer lincoln mark 4,my sister an ssr my brother an dodge pickup my father an chevy tahoe.
Back to the Mustang ...it is do different with al those different options...first i was thinking of Brenspeed stage 2 Saleen because everybody was saying vortec is not so much fun....and have no lower power....but i am also afraid voor my automatic....with the saleen...
Back to the Mustang ...it is do different with al those different options...first i was thinking of Brenspeed stage 2 Saleen because everybody was saying vortec is not so much fun....and have no lower power....but i am also afraid voor my automatic....with the saleen...
Hey Ralph just to tease you here's my engine bay...
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Call Heath at Forced Air Performance and ask him about the Rotrex kit. I think you'll find it's very appealing based on cost and included components. See for yourself if you find it's more advanced than a Vortech!
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Maybe it was my lightened driveline with 4.10's.
j/k Jed.. your car is a rocket!
To the OP, in addition to finding a good tuner, it's just as important finding a good installer.
Yeah, what Brian said.
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Hey Ralph. I can throw in a plug for the frpp polished supercharger too. Add a little bling under the hood and a ford engineered tune for the supercharger. Pretty much plug and play. The ford racing tune has "torque management" to help the automatic live a nice long life with boost. There is something to be said for oem expertise. Anyway, which ever kit you choose, you're going to love the way the car wakes up and you'll be able to keep up with all but the most overpowered cars around. Not to be offensive, but you'll enjoy getting blown, no matter how you get it.
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Have you seen the Roush TVS? I drive it every single day and it's perfectly streetable. It can be pullied however you'd like, I ran 8 lbs initially and made 463 rwhp.
https://themustangsource.com/showthr...ght=vmp+pulley
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