I am considering putting a turbo on my stang, nothing big just a small turbo like 5psi so im wondering what all will i need for the turbo, how much money will it cost, will the stock rear-end handle it, will i have to run a higher octane fuel and how about performace gains?
I am considering putting a turbo on my stang, nothing big just a small turbo like 5psi so im wondering what all will i need for the turbo, how much money will it cost, will the stock rear-end handle it, will i have to run a higher octane fuel and how about performace gains?
Not to jump on the bash bandwagon, but why is this your suggestion? You do realize that with a really small (5-6PSI) turbocharger that a V6 Mustang would easily leave your GT behind. Hell, a simple 75HP shot of Nitrous for under $1K installed/tuned will do the same. In fact, running a turbo is the safest way to dramatically increase horsepower on these engines, although any forced induction on a stock engine needs a really good tune for safety.
if your going with a turbo be sure to get a good tune , yes you will need to go with a higher octane to reduce detination water meth also helps with that. as for your stock rearend it should hold up if you dont launch it at the track , with the turbo the stress will not be all at once it will be increased as the turbo spools , not to say it wont break but it would probally be a good idea to replace the rear end sometime in the near future plus one wheel peels are no fun
if your going with a turbo be sure to get a good tune , yes you will need to go with a higher octane to reduce detination water meth also helps with that. as for your stock rearend it should hold up if you dont launch it at the track , with the turbo the stress will not be all at once it will be increased as the turbo spools , not to say it wont break but it would probally be a good idea to replace the rear end sometime in the near future plus one wheel peels are no fun
since he says hes goin for a small turbo hes not really looking to go all out on power.. so i think his current rear would be fine... the only thing id say to do would be a traction lock
As much as people whine when I say this, a properly built 7.5" rear will withstand 350RWP+ as long as you don't do hourly 6000RPM launches. I know, you all can get an 8.8" at hte junkyard for less. I know, you all say the extra weight is insignificant. All I am saying is that especially for people out of the US, changing to the 8.8" is almost a non option due to cost. Besides that, there are plenty of stories out there of failing 8.8" rears on stock engined cars (V8 cars to be exact). Choice is yours. I would pick a freshly built 7.5" over an unknown junkyard 8.8" almost every time unless I was hardcore drag racing. If I were a hardcore racer, then I wouldn't even bother with an 8.8", I would go straight to a 9".
As much as people whine when I say this, a properly built 7.5" rear will withstand 350RWP+ as long as you don't do hourly 6000RPM launches. I know, you all can get an 8.8" at hte junkyard for less. I know, you all say the extra weight is insignificant. All I am saying is that especially for people out of the US, changing to the 8.8" is almost a non option due to cost. Besides that, there are plenty of stories out there of failing 8.8" rears on stock engined cars (V8 cars to be exact). Choice is yours. I would pick a freshly built 7.5" over an unknown junkyard 8.8" almost every time unless I was hardcore drag racing. If I were a hardcore racer, then I wouldn't even bother with an 8.8", I would go straight to a 9".
Choices............
I had a properly built 7.5 in my '01, and it was fine. Stock axles become the weak point on the 7.5 or 8.8's. They use the same axle. I blew out my 8.8 last Fall at the NMRA's in the '01. The spider gears were taken out when I snapped my pin......
Automatics are less stress on the axles/rear. My Son still has his stock axles in his turbo car with no problems......
Well at least I know that the stock rear end is okay, but im wondering who has done this before and how hard of a job is it? Are there any kits only that I should look into? And no im not going heavy duty mods just want a little more get up and go, and buying a gt is not an option
I had a properly built 7.5 in my '01, and it was fine. Stock axles become the weak point on the 7.5 or 8.8's. They use the same axle. I blew out my 8.8 last Fall at the NMRA's in the '01. The spider gears were taken out when I snapped my pin......
Automatics are less stress on the axles/rear. My Son still has his stock axles in his turbo car with no problems......
A 448rwhp V6 turbo at 15psi. He has gone up to 20psi since, so we have no dyno numbers, but we're thinking just under 500 based on his boost-to-gain numbers. It's a sick little sleeper.....
5psi v6 turbocharger 
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