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Hello, I have a 2014 GT. I am planning to put a Kenne Bell Supercharger on my car. I'm not positive which one yet but most likely going to go with the 3.6LC. My question is does anyone have or can anyone come up with a list for me explaining everything I'm going to need. Money isn't the question here if it's what I need then I'm gonna get it I don't plan to take any short cuts. I am looking to make 1,000HP+ to wheels. I understand I am going to need a clutch, rear end, tranny, flywheel, driveshaft, tires and suspension and all that this is not my first time making big power. I have not had much experience with this much power on this motor. If someone could give me a list maybe including internal upgrades, fuel upgrades, cams, etc. I would like to make sure I know exactly what I need so when I do the install I'm all ready to go I don't want this to be a winter long project I wanna get it and have it in right away and on its way to get tuned. Thanks in advance!

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Hello, I have a 2014 GT. I am planning to put a Kenne Bell Supercharger on my car. I'm not positive which one yet but most likely going to go with the 3.6LC. My question is does anyone have or can anyone come up with a list for me explaining everything I'm going to need. Money isn't the question here if it's what I need then I'm gonna get it I don't plan to take any short cuts. I am looking to make 1,000HP+ to wheels. I understand I am going to need a clutch, rear end, tranny, flywheel, driveshaft, tires and suspension and all that this is not my first time making big power. I have not had much experience with this much power on this motor. If someone could give me a list maybe including internal upgrades, fuel upgrades, cams, etc. I would like to make sure I know exactly what I need so when I do the install I'm all ready to go I don't want this to be a winter long project I wanna get it and have it in right away and on its way to get tuned. Thanks in advance!

@1000hp you pretty much need to replace everything.

Probably should have a cage, rear wheels, rear tires, brakes, clutch, flywheel, rear end is fine and so is cams from what if read, injectors, fuel system, built trans only if its a manual, built motor, drive shaft, weld axle tubes. Drive shaft loop, then look at upgrading your brakes again lol. If it is a manual, id upgraded the shifter too. I know im missing some stuff so others will help.
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@1000hp you pretty much need to replace everything.

Probably should have a cage, rear wheels, rear tires, brakes, clutch, flywheel, rear end is fine and so is cams from what if read, injectors, fuel system, built trans only if its a manual, built motor, drive shaft, weld axle tubes. Drive shaft loop, then look at upgrading your brakes again lol. If it is a manual, id upgraded the shifter too. I know im missing some stuff so others will help.
Yes like I said I'm aware of the driveline and suspension upgrades required for this much power. I am just in search of a detailed list including such things as the fuel system components required, internals, I am not familiar with these motors. I see things about oil squirters? not sure much about those or if they should be taken out of the equation when i am rebuilding the motor, what kind of pistons, rings, bearings, cams, heads, things like that. I am already aware of driveline and suspension upgrades I am strictly looking for engine requirements to hold this power. I am not looking to build a drag car it's just a show car but I still want the power to be there for an occasional street run.
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Ok, Im not the best, and I'd contact JPC to get you the parts. But I'd get at the minimum
New Rods, Pistons, Rings, Main and Rod Bearings, OPG's, Harmonic Balancer, Head Gaskets, Head and Main Studs, Springs. For 1000whp you may just want to buy a new short block or hell an aluminator.
Here is what you need:

Everything. Literally everything.

There's a reason the Shelby GT1000 is a six-figure car.

Please don't take this the wrong way, but if you want to build a 1k hp car and are asking what you need on this forum....you are maybe not ready for a 1k hp car.
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... if you want to build a 1k hp car and are asking what you need on this forum....you are maybe not ready for a 1k hp car.
100% Agree.
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Thats what I was thinking but didn't say it. You could be an anomaly but just my thoughts.
If money isn't an option - you might want someone to build you your car. It will cost but you'll get what you want and it will work properly.
Corey87LX, for what you are asking, it's a complicated answer. It would best to choose several reputable shops and consult them on this type of build. Evolution, Brenspeed, Roush, etc to name a few.
Thanks everyone for the replies. I will just research myself I don't seem to be getting any type of responses I had hoped for. I am plenty capable of building my own 1000hp motor with everything working properly to whomever said that. I do build motors and work on cars every day of my life as a professional i get paid to do it. Just was looking for some insight on the coyote motor looking for what other people have been changing on it because i have not torn down this specific motor yet i am usually working with euro motors. thank you again i will continue my research elsewhere
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Thanks everyone for the replies. I will just research myself I don't seem to be getting any type of responses I had hoped for. I am plenty capable of building my own 1000hp motor with everything working properly to whomever said that. I do build motors and work on cars every day of my life as a professional i get paid to do it. Just was looking for some insight on the coyote motor looking for what other people have been changing on it because i have not torn down this specific motor yet i am usually working with euro motors. thank you again i will continue my research elsewhere
Everything. Block, rotating assembly, pistons, rods, valvetrain, fuel system....and on and on. Literally everything needs to be changed/built.

Maybe the head castings and crank can hold it. The block will literally come apart at ~900hp if you actually use the engine.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. I will just research myself I don't seem to be getting any type of responses I had hoped for. I am plenty capable of building my own 1000hp motor with everything working properly to whomever said that. I do build motors and work on cars every day of my life as a professional i get paid to do it. Just was looking for some insight on the coyote motor looking for what other people have been changing on it because i have not torn down this specific motor yet i am usually working with euro motors. thank you again i will continue my research elsewhere
If it's a list of parts you are looking for, I don't think there are very many of us on this forum who have been down that road that can give you that kind of level of detail. I know I'll eventually upgrade down the road because I recently added a Whipple.

I plan to use an Aluminator short block. You can probably glean a parts list from Ford's site as a starting point. I still think that talking to some of the reputable Mustang builders may be beneficial since you are technically capable and you'll need to source the parts from one of these guys anyways...maybe not all the parts, but some of them.
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I apologize for the remark about making it work right. I was just trying to be helpful. I didn't realize your level of expertise. I know nothing much about the coyote motor as to parts and what kind of power they will maintain. Was just trying to helpful in my own way. Good luck and enjoy your rebuild. Stick around here while doing it. Maybe have a project thread let the rest of the folks know what you do. It would nice to see the before and after and even pictures along the way.
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Your first mistake is starting with a Kenne Bell.

You will need to be on race fuel or e85 all the time.

You will be on the ragged edge of splitting the block all the time.

The best/easiest way to reach your goal would be to start with a 5.8L Trinity GT500 motor. Forged rods and pistons. Plop a 4.0L Whipple on there and go have fun. In the end you will spend less money, do less work and you won't be chucking parts out of it.
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That sounds dreamy lol, and expensive.
That sounds dreamy lol, and expensive.
1000hp always is.:grin:
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