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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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I dont want to be at a crazy HP level. Just around 400 would be good for me. I still dont think anyone truly answered the my question. If right now, I had $6k, can I walk into a dealership and say "I want that supercharger hanging on the wall" have them put it in my car, and drive home safely? Or are guages a necessity? Suspension? Tires? Clutch? You get what I'm getting at here? I am asking this because I can spend the flat rate for the SC and install, but when it comes to adding all those other things, I dont think I can do it.
You can just get the non cooled whipple system with the frpp tune and be fine.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jmanpatsfan
I dont want to be at a crazy HP level. Just around 400 would be good for me. I still dont think anyone truly answered the my question. If right now, I had $6k, can I walk into a dealership and say "I want that supercharger hanging on the wall" have them put it in my car, and drive home safely? Or are guages a necessity? Suspension? Tires? Clutch? You get what I'm getting at here? I am asking this because I can spend the flat rate for the SC and install, but when it comes to adding all those other things, I dont think I can do it.
I've had my non I/C Whipple for about a month now. It's taken that long just to get use to driving the car without thinking about the supercharger. It's way too easy to put your foot into it and INSTANTLY have a huge smile! The only problem I've had is me, I can't stop putting my foot into it!

Anyway, there are no driveability issues with the car at all. Once I stop thinking about it, I can't tell the car has it until I need a little more throttle than normal. The under the hood sound is great as it's a combination of the SC and CAI. There's very little noise from the outside and it's likely no one else may know there's a SC under the hood. There's no difference in the car until you put your foot into it.

There's no need for any else besides the SC kit. Just bolt it on and go. I had the same concerns as you as I'm glad I went with the Ford non I/C Whipple. It don't know how many hp is at the rear wheels but it's plenty.

I had my first traffic light kill this weekend against a Dodge Hemi pickup. He had a length on me before I even realized he wanted to race. Needless to say, I went by him in a heart beat. The tires were hazing as I went by him and they smoked again when the car shifted to second. It must have been a great view from his seat, making the purchase well worth it to me!
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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I've had my non I/C Whipple for about a month now. .....
You dont have any other aftermarket upgrades? What about springs?
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jmanpatsfan
You dont have any other aftermarket upgrades? What about springs?
Nothing else, just the SC. It's a perfect daily driver.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jmanpatsfan
You dont have any other aftermarket upgrades? What about springs?
Bro, just get the kit and enjoy yourself. Over the next months and years you can add all the things you want. Just educate yourself here on the forums and get used to blowing all of your spare cash on your Mustang which is not only a car, it's a way of life.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by anthony05gt
...not only a car, it's a way of life.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jmanpatsfan
You dont have any other aftermarket upgrades? What about springs?
springs are not a necessary suspension mod for your newly added power...if you are going to upgrade your suspension to put the power to the ground and hold better, you need LCA's, adjustable UCA, panhard bar, and torque limiters (these are the basics and there are plenty more). Realistically anything you buy other than the blower kit is not a necessity. You will be fine with the blower and the frpp tune out the door
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 06saleen3v
springs are not a necessary suspension mod for your newly added power...if you are going to upgrade your suspension to put the power to the ground and hold better, you need LCA's, adjustable UCA, panhard bar, and torque limiters (these are the basics and there are plenty more). Realistically anything you buy other than the blower kit is not a necessity. You will be fine with the blower and the frpp tune out the door
Sweet, that makes me feel very good. Thanks for clearing that up. I suppose there will always be time for all those upgrades further down the road.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by anthony05gt
get used to blowing all of your spare cash on your Mustang which is not only a car, it's a way of life.
Best quote I think i've ever read on these forums, lol. Its so true.
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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simple

cost=arm
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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10psi Intercooled = 432 RWHP...just do it!

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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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I would do brakes and atleast minor suspension mods, and new rubber
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JedCranium
10psi Intercooled = 432 RWHP...just do it!

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At 10psi, you should be pushing more than 430rwhp unless you are running an extremely conservative tune...by the way, that Kenne Bell looks beautiful in your engine bay...very nice
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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I'm running the Whipple HO kit....493rwhp
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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You definetely need brakes. It is very, very hard to slow the car down....
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Dude, get the guages, those are the little things that tell you if your motor is about to go boom!! Wideband AF, Boost, and Fuel Press are probably the best bet.

-Darth
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Darth Stang
Dude, get the guages, those are the little things that tell you if your motor is about to go boom!! Wideband AF, Boost, and Fuel Press are probably the best bet.

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What do gauges go for?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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Gauges arent cheap thats for sure.
Look to spend $300-$500 for the above mentioned gauges (including the pod of course)
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Darth Stang
Dude, get the guages, those are the little things that tell you if your motor is about to go boom!! Wideband AF, Boost, and Fuel Press are probably the best bet.-Darth
I hope this configuration(Whipple non-intercooled) would not go boom?
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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If you go non intercooled you will need a Shelby dual fuel pump. I don't know if it comes with the high output kit or not. I think the HO kit now comes with the Shelby dual pumps. If you end up needing the fuel pump set up let me know. I'll be ordering the intercooler upgrade kit soon and it comes with the pumps. I already had Shelby pumps put in my car and won't need the ones in the kit.
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