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Does anyone make a supercharger kit or turbo kit for our trucks? I have a 96 f150 4x4 with a 302 and an e4od auto, i'm gonna be doing an intake and exhaust and probably a programmer or chip but I know I'll want more power, I'd love to turbo it or supercharge it but I can't find any kits online for these things
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I had a Vortech supercharger on my then new '96 F350/460. Was really cool and really woke that big truck up.
Vortech doesn't really list anything for these trucks anymore. Might be able to retrofit a Mustang set up?
1986-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L Supercharging Systems | Vortech Superchargers
I wonder if maybe a phone call to them might find they have some spare parts laying around to mount it to a truck motor? Like the air intake pipes?
I'd love to have one on my '89 F150 302.
Vortech doesn't really list anything for these trucks anymore. Might be able to retrofit a Mustang set up?
1986-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L Supercharging Systems | Vortech Superchargers
I wonder if maybe a phone call to them might find they have some spare parts laying around to mount it to a truck motor? Like the air intake pipes?
I'd love to have one on my '89 F150 302.
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The problem is that that you would need more than just the super. That truck is speed density (OBD-I) and will require a custom computer program to run properly with a supercharger. If it was a little newer (or you convert it to MAF) then it be much easier.
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Yup, custom tune is in order for that route. 2-bar MAP sensor, larger injectors, upgraded fuel pumps, wastegate control (for a turbo), etc. Turbocharging is possible with a speed density system (The GMC Syclone & Typhoon are SD), however it's much more limited than a MAF system.
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Does anyone know if a centrifugal supercharger like a Vortech or Procharger setup for a fox Mustang can be fitted to a truck without too much modification to the kit itself? Down the road I want to add a supercharger or turbo(s) to my 5.0 and trying to sort out my options. Would like to see around 450hp. I've been trying to find a used Vortech kit for the trucks, but no luck. They are hard to come by and the couple that I have come across need head unit rebuilds and/or most of the kit is destroyed. I would prefer to use new parts anyways.
Does anyone know if a centrifugal supercharger like a Vortech or Procharger setup for a fox Mustang can be fitted to a truck without too much modification to the kit itself? Down the road I want to add a supercharger or turbo(s) to my 5.0 and trying to sort out my options. Would like to see around 450hp. I've been trying to find a used Vortech kit for the trucks, but no luck. They are hard to come by and the couple that I have come across need head unit rebuilds and/or most of the kit is destroyed. I would prefer to use new parts anyways.
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I can't see why a Mustang setup couldn't be adapted, since a common MAF swap for the trucks is to use Mustang components. With the truck being a 96, it should already be MAF anyways, I thought.
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I had a Vortech supercharger on my then new '96 F350/460. Was really cool and really woke that big truck up.
Vortech doesn't really list anything for these trucks anymore. Might be able to retrofit a Mustang set up?
1986-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L Supercharging Systems | Vortech Superchargers
I wonder if maybe a phone call to them might find they have some spare parts laying around to mount it to a truck motor? Like the air intake pipes?
I'd love to have one on my '89 F150 302.
Vortech doesn't really list anything for these trucks anymore. Might be able to retrofit a Mustang set up?
1986-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L Supercharging Systems | Vortech Superchargers
I wonder if maybe a phone call to them might find they have some spare parts laying around to mount it to a truck motor? Like the air intake pipes?
I'd love to have one on my '89 F150 302.
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. Gas was only a $1/gal.Truck got a solid 10 mpg daily driving to work. Since I didn't really flog on it constanly, I can't recall mileage getting much worse.
As for the cost of the kit? I got it discounted, through a friend that worked at Summit Racing back in the day. I had the cash and bought it. The truck pulled my 40ft trailer without too much issue anyway, but the blower was too cool to pass up. The 460 was the "big" motor for the day. Things were quite different 15 yrs ago!
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That is true. I drive a 95 crew 460 5 speed and put a good 25000 miles a year on it. my mpgs range anywhere from 7 towing to 11 hwy so i'm liking the sounds of a supercharger that would really help on those long hills here in mt, with 17000 pounds of cattle on back.
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***BUMP***
Does anyone know if a centrifugal supercharger like a Vortech or Procharger setup for a fox Mustang can be fitted to a truck without too much modification to the kit itself? Down the road I want to add a supercharger or turbo(s) to my 5.0 and trying to sort out my options. Would like to see around 450hp. I've been trying to find a used Vortech kit for the trucks, but no luck. They are hard to come by and the couple that I have come across need head unit rebuilds and/or most of the kit is destroyed. I would prefer to use new parts anyways.
Does anyone know if a centrifugal supercharger like a Vortech or Procharger setup for a fox Mustang can be fitted to a truck without too much modification to the kit itself? Down the road I want to add a supercharger or turbo(s) to my 5.0 and trying to sort out my options. Would like to see around 450hp. I've been trying to find a used Vortech kit for the trucks, but no luck. They are hard to come by and the couple that I have come across need head unit rebuilds and/or most of the kit is destroyed. I would prefer to use new parts anyways.
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