Supercharger
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Meigs County Ohio
Supercharger
I've been thinking about putting a Vortec Supercharger from Summit Racing
HERE : http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=VOR%2D4FE218%2D07 0SQ&N=700+4294908331+4294908312+4294924755+4294840 126+4294925239+115&autoview=sku
How will it effect my MPG??? Plus would I need to redo my ECU or anything, I want just a Bolt-On kit that I can use without alot of work.
THANKS IN ADVANCE. JP
HERE : http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=VOR%2D4FE218%2D07 0SQ&N=700+4294908331+4294908312+4294924755+4294840 126+4294925239+115&autoview=sku
How will it effect my MPG??? Plus would I need to redo my ECU or anything, I want just a Bolt-On kit that I can use without alot of work.
THANKS IN ADVANCE. JP
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Yes, you will need to re-tune the ECU. I'm not sure if that kit includes a tune or not. Most likely it will affect your mileage, because you'll have an increasing tendency to get in a hurry! If properly tuned, and if you stay out of boost almost all of the time, your mileage should not change much.
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That kit does not come with any aftermarket tuning. However, you can get by with the supplied FMU and hook up an ignition/boost retard controller. If you're running speed density, aftermarket tuning is going to be scarce so the FMU and boost controller may be you're best bet. I would also recommend running a plug that is one heat range colder than stock to help keep the combustion temps from increasing too much...and always run the highest octane fuel available in your area.
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Well then I am proably not going to run it, cause it sounds like a lot of work, and I can't waste 50 buck of gas for the hell of it (Gas at the moment in my rural area is 2.55 a gallon.)
Thanks Guys,
JP
Thanks Guys,
JP
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When I first put the Procharger kit on my '05 Mustang at 8psi boost my fuel milage actually got 10% better, ...... on a longer trip when I could keep my foor out of it. But it sure liked it when I was just "running around"
Running any S/C system without a good custom tune and being sure your fuel trims and A/F ratio is accurate, is extremely foolish, and only invites a broken motor. If installed and tuned correctly you could have years, and many miles of trouble free enjoyment out of it.
Depending on what you want out of your truck, a Certrifugal type S/C may not be the best choice. They tend to make more power in the upper RPM range. A conservative amount of boost (6-8psi or so) will not give you great gains below 3500-4000 rpm.
Running any S/C system without a good custom tune and being sure your fuel trims and A/F ratio is accurate, is extremely foolish, and only invites a broken motor. If installed and tuned correctly you could have years, and many miles of trouble free enjoyment out of it.
Depending on what you want out of your truck, a Certrifugal type S/C may not be the best choice. They tend to make more power in the upper RPM range. A conservative amount of boost (6-8psi or so) will not give you great gains below 3500-4000 rpm.
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