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Nov 14, 2007 | 01:43 PM

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stngh8r

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From: Idabel, OK

This is great. I have been on this board for awhile and have seen very few with first hand 'forced induction' experience. I am glad for the report and BTW, welcome to the board.

+ Good numbers
+ Its encouraging to see I am not the only one silly enough to attempt or desire major mods to an outdated truck/engine.

?-I notice that you are running 6.5psi, was this within the limits Vortech recommends? There info states 4-5psi?
?-Did you consider a standalone or interface system? IE: Megasquirt or Tweecer?

- Disappointing to hear that their info is not complete concerning the era of trucks that they sell kits for

Nov 15, 2007 | 01:38 PM

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stngh8r

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From: Idabel, OK

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Originally Posted by vortech460

i also had to change to 30 lb injectorsbecause evenwith the fmu it would run out of fuel at anything over 3500 . we did away with the fmu and then tuned the fuel curve through the chip . i feel very good about the afr at 11.5

So there was no other fuel mods needed following the 30lb'ers and Tune? I have been brainstorming about a project of my own and assumed that I would not only need the above mentioned items, but an upgraded pump or external booster pump (so I can continue using both in tank pumps) and possibly bigger lines and fuel rails? What about the FPR (fuel pressure regulator)? Without the FMU your just running a stock FPR, FRPP FPR or aftermarket?

-What are the limitations on stock fuel line and fuel rail size?
-Is the stock FPR up to task with tuning?
-Stock Fuel Pump/s?

Nov 15, 2007 | 03:07 PM

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Mad Max Perf

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Man, it would be cool to be able to smoke the tires on my 97 F-350 with 6" lift, and 37 Mickeys. I have Ceramic coated headers, big exhaust, no Cat, and a K&N filter, but Id still like a couple hundred more horse. ITs just a toy, so I dont care about mileage.

Nov 15, 2007 | 03:11 PM

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wd13

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Originally Posted by stngh8r

If I remember right, the s/c kit comes with upgraded fuel pumps and new regulator. Fuel lines etc stay stock.

Jan 10, 2008 | 09:49 PM

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vortech460

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sorry i havnt been here for a-while

if any one has any other questions or suggestion let me know . i'll check in on a more regular basis. thanks chuck

Jan 18, 2008 | 10:28 AM

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bansheeduner

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i want more power out of my 460 but i dont know where to start i want the best power for the money

Jan 18, 2008 | 06:32 PM

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vortech460

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i would start with headers . but if you just buy a supercharger the problem is solved . put headers on it first though

Jan 19, 2008 | 09:40 AM

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trinogt

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From: Eustis FL

MAX, did you have a new program burned to take advantage of the headers and better exhaust?

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Feb 12, 2008 | 02:47 PM

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KingCobra

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Vortech460 could you PM me. I have a 96 F250 CC Short box Mass Air truck and I am looking into superchargers for it. I tried to PM you but the forum wouldn't let me for some reason.

Brenden

Feb 12, 2008 | 03:09 PM

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stngh8r

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Not sure, but I think you have to have a certain number of posts to PM.

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:20 AM

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KingCobra

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Ok that makes sense. I guess????

Feb 16, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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Raider50

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yah for 69 highboy i wouldnt think that it would cause failure right away, but your engine being rebuilt would not be more than 25k miles away from what I have heard. I think just wait till your motor pukes and then get a new one and vortech that one. And thats all the diarrhea of the mouth I have for now.