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Old 04-22-2008   #31 (permalink)
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yes the one from shelby is the paxton supercharger. i have mentioned it a few times but no one every seems to acknowledge it. I dont even know of anyone with it on their car either.
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Now I know Roush doesn't have a supercharger for the 4.0L... LOL
OOPS My bad I thought it was a 4.6
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I've still been doing a lot of research on the choices I have. The SC Shelby uses is certainly an option, but I'm still more interested in the intercooled X-Charger when it comes out.

I asked Kenne Bell if they would ever build a SC for a V6. I got a one sentence response ... "no we won't." Too bad because their type of SC is more powerful than the others ... at least according to Mustangs and Fast Fords.

The more I look at the STS the more I like it. The company has a great reputation and has an undeniable presence on the track ... especially with GTOs (the fastest GTO in the country is STS powered). I like the weight transfer to the rear, it's cooler than standard turbos, has no lag (by many accounts), and the mpg is nice. I still have to wait for the new twin turbo system to come out this summer by the other company to make my final decision.

A single turbo in my engine bay is a no go for me personally. I want two turbos, or a remote STS system to deal with lag. Otherwise I'll likely get the intercooled X when it comes out because of the torque.

I've heard some people say that the STS uses new technology, and they are waiting for it to be proven before they buy it. Turns out those people couldn't be more wrong. I've been talking with a friend of mine who manages a Porsche custom shop, and it turns out that remote mounted turbos are nothing new at all. Apparently they've been around for decades now, and are common on many big rig trucks. So the technology is proven, and the rave reviews keep coming in on the STS.

For those concerned with the lag issue with an STS, go to their website and watch the "Two Guys" video. Their dyno clearly shows NO LAG.

Who knows, maybe I'll put an STS on with an intercooled X. I've fantasized about that for a while now, and apparently it's very viable. Mustangs and Fast Fords has an article about it this month. I'll have to be careful because of my V6, but with a couple of engine upgrades, and careful tuning, it can be done.
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Since the Shelby CS 6 was brought up I went to Shelby's site to look at it. As it turns out you can convert your '05-'08 V6 into the CS 6 for a little over $13,000. That includes all the mechanical stuff, and the body conversion to an authentic Shelby CS 6. Not too bad. However, if you just upgrade the mechanical you can spend several thousand less, and do it one component at a time.
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Well good news and bad news, the good news is... im saving some money on my turbo, the bad news is... im saving money because i complained on how long its taking to get my turbo, mike said it would ship friday.... it didnt.... he said it would ship yesterday.... it didnt..... and today he said its gonna ship today but i dont see any tracking e-mail like he said their would be.... so after 2 months and 8 days im getting alittle irritated, this does not reflect the company as a whole though, my CAI from them took 4 days to get here which was great and mikes been very polite despite me calling once or twice a week for the past 8 weeks but like i said im just getting irritated, i just want it to get here!
that suxxxx dude!
well ya u gotta let me know when thas in k
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+1 me too.

I spoke with Joe at STS the other day, and was very impressed. Apparently they are really trying to break into the Mustang market, and have installed the STS on several Mustangs. It's a market they are really excited about ... especially the V6. He assured me that every time I left a red light I'd think about him because the turbos will engage at just over 2000 rpm. So I should always have the power available without a loss of mpg, and perhaps an increase. I've spoken with a couple of guys online that have the STS on their Mustangs, and all claim an increase in mpg as well as huge gains in torque and 100+ hp. Most said they got 1-3mpg increase, but one guy on STS's website says 5.

I'm working on getting the system now ... can't give details. They will install it with 5psi for tuning. Then you buy a $50 piece and can bump it up to 10psi, but they don't recommend 10. Joe was very confident that I could drive with 8psi all day long on a V6 with no problems.

I'll keep you all posted.
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hmmmmm... someone that sells superchargers writes an article that says superchargers are the way to go... and you are surprised the article didn't say rush out and buy a turbo?

With a properly designed turbo system (with the right size turbo) there is NO LAG...

Also, Kenne Bell doesn't make a kit for the 4.0L... so the real choices are a centrifugal supercharger (intercooled or non-intercooled), Explorer Express non-intercooled Eaton Mp90 or an intercooled PH turbo....
Now he does although I have to add the STS (Canada)
makes a kickass turbo kit
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