Has anyone installed a supercharger on there 302. I have a 95 EB with a 302 im looking to add some horse power to it. Need to know what kind of improvements you got and troubles you've incountered.

 

Plan on changing the exhaust, if you haven't already. Also new ignition, all the way down to the spark plugs. And expect to have fuel management problems that will probably require reprogramming your computer. A bigger throttle body will most likely be needed also.

 

Im looking at using a kit from, KENNE BELL. It has all mods needed for the install including the chip. not too bad of a price for the performance.

 

Kenne Bell makes some of the best superchargers as they are the twin-screw design. Those are more efficient and you get better boost and longer life.

Looking at those kits, it looks like the supercharger assembly replaces the entire upper manifold assembly. Does that sound right? If that's the case, wouldn't it be easy to use a GT-40 lower intake manifold and the lightning kit? Just a thought. The additional 40hp would be nice, but you would also need the computer from a mustang, and the throttle bodies, and any extra wiring.

I have been looking at those kits for a little while, but haven't scavanged the funds quite yet. Keep us posted when you install one.

 

Once again MoabTamer is WRONG, this is the 2nd time, you need to get with the program and stop telling people things that you don't know about. You don't need all those parts. It's good to have an exhaust but you don't NEED it. You don't need a new ignition, you just need to change the plug gap, and install an MSD ignition AMP with boost control (which will ad another 15-20hp). That automatically retards/advances your timing with boost. I have 2-3 threads that were going in the 302 forum, and one in the 87-96 ford trucks forum.

302 forum

"towing with a supercharger"

"supercharger on a stock 302 EFI"

87-96 forum

"supercharger on fuel pump/speed density"

With a 6psi kit, no major mods are needed. You get everything you need with the kit, and the Kenne Bell is a great kit. Makes boost from 2K on up wtih a load on it, perfect for our trucks. I'd do a compression/oil pressure test to see how good of shape your engine is in. #####.com has good prices. A bigger throttle body is also NOT NEEDED ugh I hate this guy.

I learned a lot about these kits, I almost bought one. With 6 psi you need 93 octane, you need the MSD, and other then that, the kit comes with everything you need. This setup isn't the best, but it'll give you 100 or so HP. If you wanted more than 6 psi, you'd have to step up to 9 psi, which would require fuel pumps, bigger injectors, and such. You can Private message me if you want to avoid FALSE INFORMATION from the MoabTamer idiot, ran into him one other time a few minutes ago about 2wd/4wd conversions that he was completely false on .

The fuel system is taken care of with a "boost-a-pump" which will help supply the extra fuel needed. You don't need to re-program the computer like most people think with the speed density system. You should put it on, see how it drives, should drive fine, and eventually get a chip thats programmed with all the mods you have. You should wait on the chip until all your air mods are done. 300 bucks or so for a chip.


Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .

That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.

 

Not sure about stepping in the middle, but if you want real info from a real Ford fanatic who was one of the first to start adding Vortech superchargers to 5.0's here in Michigan and who has a wealth of info on his site talk to Lidio at http://www.alternativeauto.com/ and see what he can tell you. I have known Lidio personally since the late 80's and can say honestly that he is one of the best supercharger experts around.

 

also read through the alternative auto site and check out the link to customers cars and check out some of the 11 second quarter mile Lighting trucks.

 

>Once again MoabTamer is WRONG, this is the 2nd time, you
>need to get with the program and stop telling people things
>that you don't know about. You don't need all those parts.
>It's good to have an exhaust but you don't NEED it. You
>don't need a new ignition, you just need to change the plug
>gap, and install an MSD ignition AMP with boost control
>(which will ad another 15-20hp). That automatically
>retards/advances your timing with boost. I have 2-3 threads
>that were going in the 302 forum, and one in the 87-96 ford
>trucks forum.
>

Bite me,

I'm speaking from direct experience with two seperate SC installations. There are no absolutes, many approaches can be taken to solve problems. If you don't agree fine. But keep your pissy immature comments to yourself.

 

 

I wouldn't be unhappy with you if you gave people correct information. I've researched these supercharges, specifically the kenne bell twin screw on these trucks. Maybe for other vehicles other mods are nessessary but not for these trucks. If you want to disagree with Kenne Bell, as I have talked to them, as well as other knowledgeable people on FTE, than fine be my guest, but don't spread your false information to other people.


Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .

That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.