I just bought a Roush Supercharger for my 2012 5.0. How much boost should I go with?
1/2/12, 01:58 PM
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No, I'm not installing it myself. I'm taking my car in to Blue Collar Performance in Westland MI. They're the ones who did my block swap and they also installed a new girdle, 3.73 gear and Tru Trac differential on my car. Awesome shop!
1/2/12, 03:22 PM
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. 800rwhp is plenty for most LOL. I'd stick with the Roush if that's the limit on your block. You'll be happy either way.
1/3/12, 11:19 PM
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Does the TVS have whine? I've read no and yes...is that the difference between pullies? I recall a video I saw that clearly had whining to it...but don't remember if it was a 10 or an 11.
1/3/12, 11:27 PM
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1/3/12, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
Gotcha. Maybe it was the 427r I saw then.
How much PSI would you run? Did you want a whine or not?
1/4/12, 12:01 AM
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Could be the trans whining. I watched a video where there's a whine. Im pretty sure it was the trans whining.
How much PSI would you run? Did you want a whine or not?
I'd keep it @ 7 to start off with. That would be plenty for a little while at least..
I love hearing the whine, but I also love the sleeper sound. But then again I love the whistle of the centrifugals.
1/4/12, 01:32 AM
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Me too. I love the whine but I think the sleeper look is best for me. I have replica stock rims with 305 DRs. My car looks completely stock.
I'm going to be running 13PSI.
That's about 720WHP. Can't wait!
I'm going to be running 13PSI.
That's about 720WHP. Can't wait!
1/4/12, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by unas2k5
I know a guy that has 700WHP on a coyote stock. I have a road runner block.
1/4/12, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
Thought the road runner was just a rumor or something ford is testing. Or is your bottom end just built to the specs?
1/4/12, 09:11 AM
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Me too. I love the whine but I think the sleeper look is best for me. I have replica stock rims with 305 DRs. My car looks completely stock.
I'm going to be running 13PSI.
That's about 720WHP. Can't wait!
I'm going to be running 13PSI.
That's about 720WHP. Can't wait!
1/4/12, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
Nice! That's going to be one heck of a ride! I've been thinking about 2 of those replicas for the rear with DRs. I need to redeem myself at the track lol. Were you able to fit the stock center caps?
Doesn't look bad at all though.
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My experience with roots/twinscrew superchargers is that they heat soak way bad if you keep the load up for too long, that's why i went with PC this time. Because they sit on top of the block, the heat from the engine soaks into the radiator and the supercharger, also once your coolant temps in the radiator get hot they take a lot longer to cool down then hot air does. Get your engine real hot and power drops way off. I've had the the stage II PC kit for 3 weeks now, I can make multiple WOT pulls, stop the car, pop the hood and be able to hold my hand on the supercharger, its hot but doesnt burn me. Try that with a twin screw. However, intake temps get way hot on the PC if you are sitting at idle, i'm guessing mainly due to where they place their air filter.
I'm happy so far, but its not hot out yet. Regardless, the Roush is still a sick system and is going to make killer hp. You'll love it.
1/4/12, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 8WOOD
My experience with roots/twinscrew superchargers is that they heat soak way bad if you keep the load up for too long, that's why i went with PC this time. Because they sit on top of the block, the heat from the engine soaks into the radiator and the supercharger, also once your coolant temps in the radiator get hot they take a lot longer to cool down then hot air does. Get your engine real hot and power drops way off. I've had the the stage II PC kit for 3 weeks now, I can make multiple WOT pulls, stop the car, pop the hood and be able to hold my hand on the supercharger, its hot but doesnt burn me. Try that with a twin screw. However, intake temps get way hot on the PC if you are sitting at idle, i'm guessing mainly due to where they place their air filter.
I'm happy so far, but its not hot out yet. Regardless, the Roush is still a sick system and is going to make killer hp. You'll love it.
Question to both of you: will your car be a DD come better weather?
1/6/12, 01:25 PM
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My experience with roots/twinscrew superchargers is that they heat soak way bad if you keep the load up for too long, that's why i went with PC this time. Because they sit on top of the block, the heat from the engine soaks into the radiator and the supercharger, also once your coolant temps in the radiator get hot they take a lot longer to cool down then hot air does. Get your engine real hot and power drops way off. I've had the the stage II PC kit for 3 weeks now, I can make multiple WOT pulls, stop the car, pop the hood and be able to hold my hand on the supercharger, its hot but doesnt burn me. Try that with a twin screw. However, intake temps get way hot on the PC if you are sitting at idle, i'm guessing mainly due to where they place their air filter.
I'm happy so far, but its not hot out yet. Regardless, the Roush is still a sick system and is going to make killer hp. You'll love it.
I'm happy so far, but its not hot out yet. Regardless, the Roush is still a sick system and is going to make killer hp. You'll love it.
I asked the shop doing the install about heat soaking when I was debating whether to get a Vortech or Roush when someone told me Roush TVS heat soak badly:
Sounds like something Whipple or Kenne Belle would say. TVS blowers dont heat soak, they are the coolest running of all rotor type. I check temperatures when we do dyno pulls, after 8 hards WOT pulls I could still touch Joe's Roush, 114°F.
Whipple....170° AFTER 2. And KB had to liquid the front bearing support LOL. He said it was called "Delta T"
Roush has the largest charge cooler core for the 5.0 too. You have to rotate the knocks sensors and reroute the wires to not pinch them because the tub is so big."
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