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Feb 4, 2010 | 08:47 AM

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Johnny Langton

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Originally Posted by Boostcrazy99

Yes. I'm trying to get my hands on what the lighting guys call a 6lb lower pulley. If it makes too much boost I will install a Harley pulley on the blower which makes 2lb less than the lightning. This will also give me more surface for less belt slip.

Be careful using that lower without the support "cage" Front main bearing wear and oil pump damage can occur from crank nose flex.
JL.

Feb 4, 2010 | 08:52 AM

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Very cool project. Keep the pics coming.

Feb 4, 2010 | 09:09 AM

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Be careful using that lower without the support "cage" Front main bearing wear and oil pump damage can occur from crank nose flex.
JL.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm building this setup for towing not high rpm racing. The engine will not be spun over 5000 rpm. Looking to make over 500 ft/lb of torque at 3500 rpm. Don't know if it can be done but that is my goal.

Feb 4, 2010 | 09:11 AM

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Just be aware of it,and know that RPM is not the only thing that flexes the crank.
JL

Feb 4, 2010 | 05:06 PM

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I understand that the lower bolts up the the front and aligns the pulleys and all but would a longer supercharger like a dodge viper one boost better?

Last edited by MN_Viking; Feb 4, 2010 at 05:14 PM. Reason: spelling

Feb 4, 2010 | 09:51 PM

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Hey guys, if you havent seen it yet there is a NOS Kenne Bell V10 supercharger for sale on Ebay. The guy said its new never been installed. Thise things are like finding a needle in haystack, thats only the second V10 KB I've ever sen on ebay in 8 or 9 years. I have been looking under every rock in the world for 5 or 6 years now trying to find a KB for my '97 F250 w/ 460 efi........I dont even think its in the haystack. Just thought i'd give you a heads up on it. I would love to put one of those on my dad's V10, then maybe it couold actually hang with my 460

Keep posting good info, like the pics.

Feb 4, 2010 | 09:57 PM

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Here it is

KENNE BELL SUPERCHARGER FOR FOR FORD V10 1999-04 : eBay Motors (item 200435440435 end time Feb-12-10 21:41:07 PST)

Feb 4, 2010 | 10:53 PM

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I understand that the lower bolts up the the front and aligns the pulleys and all but would a longer supercharger like a dodge viper one boost better?

Have you priced a supercharger for a viper? When you find one for under $4,000 used, let me know. So far I have under $300 in everything I have right now. I should be able to keep it under the $1000........or at least I hope to, lol.

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Feb 4, 2010 | 11:56 PM

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I cant even find one lol, I was guessing the used market would be affordable due to the 14 years the motor has been out. I also was just wondering if the lightning charger will be enough boost.

Feb 5, 2010 | 09:03 AM

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I cant even find one lol, I was guessing the used market would be affordable due to the 14 years the motor has been out. I also was just wondering if the lightning charger will be enough boost.

Lightnings can make up to 14psi on the stock eaton so 8psi on the V10 won't be out of the question. Keep in mind this is for towing and passing slow people.

I'm not looking for max power just a little more down low torque.

Here is a picture of the heat exchanger and water pump for the intercooler.

Mar 8, 2010 | 12:51 PM

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UPDATE:

Had a guy stumble across one of my post about this supercharger setup. He totally sent me in a new direction. He has three V10 superchargers off of the Ford Hydrogen 6.8L! It's a 3.3L blower and lower intake with intercooler. It's going to bolt right on and use the lightning lower pulley setup. Just bought it and can't wait for it to show up. Here are some pictures.