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Superchargers
Has anyone tried these new superchargers for the 5.4L yet, It looks pretty simple to install and makes good power.
Jimmy
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Last edited by LxMan1; Jan 9, 2004 at 12:03 AM.
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you can put a lightning super charger on a reg 5.4L in a super duty? why dont they make that an option to begin with??? and why isnt the new 5.4L available in the super duties??
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What other parts are needed to complete the Lightning supercharger installation on a Superduty? Do you have a parts list of what is needed?
What other parts are needed to complete the Lightning supercharger installation on a Superduty? Do you have a parts list of what is needed?
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Funny you ask - I am working on a full article with parts lists and pictures for my website and a possible magazine article. For now you can see most of the pictures of the conversion at:
www.superstang.com/navigator/index.html
The short version is you should buy a complete assembly from this guy (or any complete pull) on eBay. Make sure it is at least this complete (injectors and throttle body).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2453637406
(I have no relationship with this seller)
Then all you need is the front idler assembly (from Ford), a couple studs for the front cover, an idler, and the lower pulley. For the lower pulley just buy one for Modmax, PSP, Pauls, or any other Lighting supplier.
For an intercooler get a nice Setrab oil cooler from Mckenzies in California (www.mckenzies.com) probably around $200 and a Jabsco Centri-puppy water pump (from a boating supply center) around $150.
Edited by FTE Staff<!-- Then get a chip made (you can pay me to do that! - www.apsautoworks.com/cmr.htm) - $399. -->
Total cost will probably be around $2,500 with some gaskets (you can re-use the old ones). Most of the other stuff is simple (vacuum lines, etc.). I am working on a complete step-by-step manual.
www.superstang.com/navigator/index.html
The short version is you should buy a complete assembly from this guy (or any complete pull) on eBay. Make sure it is at least this complete (injectors and throttle body).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2453637406
(I have no relationship with this seller)
Then all you need is the front idler assembly (from Ford), a couple studs for the front cover, an idler, and the lower pulley. For the lower pulley just buy one for Modmax, PSP, Pauls, or any other Lighting supplier.
For an intercooler get a nice Setrab oil cooler from Mckenzies in California (www.mckenzies.com) probably around $200 and a Jabsco Centri-puppy water pump (from a boating supply center) around $150.
Edited by FTE Staff<!-- Then get a chip made (you can pay me to do that! - www.apsautoworks.com/cmr.htm) - $399. -->
Total cost will probably be around $2,500 with some gaskets (you can re-use the old ones). Most of the other stuff is simple (vacuum lines, etc.). I am working on a complete step-by-step manual.
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Supercharger for 5.4L
I have a 2000 EB 5.4L Expo with an SQ, ' S ' type Vortech
supercharger kit and it works great. Along with the blower,
we added: 2.95" Vortech pulley
Custom air-water aftercooler
Pro-M 80mm MAF/filter
42 lb fuel injectors
Custom power pipe
Plus misc. brackets, hoses and hardware. Without any engine
mods, we dyno'd at 366 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque at the wheels.
There are other ways to get more more power as long as you
can afford it.
Jerry
supercharger kit and it works great. Along with the blower,
we added: 2.95" Vortech pulley
Custom air-water aftercooler
Pro-M 80mm MAF/filter
42 lb fuel injectors
Custom power pipe
Plus misc. brackets, hoses and hardware. Without any engine
mods, we dyno'd at 366 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque at the wheels.
There are other ways to get more more power as long as you
can afford it.
Jerry
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The whipple type superchargers are better for low end torque because they are at full boost by 2000rpm. The centrifical typw (Vortec,Paxton,etc) usually need more rpm to make power.
At what rpm are your peak numbers at?
Jimmy
At what rpm are your peak numbers at?
Jimmy
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I agree with LxMan1, I had an S-Trim on my Navigator and it made power but not where I needed it. Most of my driving is pulling a trailer or around town - the S-Trim wasn't that useful. The positive displacement design is a lot better for me in this application.