[jhsampa]

I have a stocked 05 Pony and I am loving the roar when I punch it. this is with out an upgraded exhaust. but i guess my problem is that I had a 97 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 and that bad boy had some nice pull and i feel the mustang slightly slower which was expected. I got in a wreck about a month ago (hit by a drunk driver) and totaled. so I got some money from the insurrance which wasn't as much as i had hope but it'll do. so i put some down on the stang and kept some for mods.

My biggest problem is not just the lack of quickness, cuz i know thats not a problem to get with mustangs, but i really just miss the sound of the turbo and when the blow off valves goes off. I have been a mustang man all my life but I stumbled upon a deal with this 3000GT and couldn't pass it up.

so please just give me info on whether a turbo is good for my mustang and if so what kind of psi would i be wanting to push to not risk any kind of engine blow. And same goes for the supercharger.

 

[GoStang]

If you have a Auto the Supercharger would be best. If you have a 5 speed then a Turbo would be best. For a stock motor they say 8 to 10 PSI is safe. That is just my opinion and research I have done for myself.

 

[tached_out]

Powerhouse turbo, auto or stick it doesnt matter you should be at full boost by mid 3,000 rpms any ways. Stay around the 475rwhp range to be safe.

 

[DOUG87GN]

I say turbo also, if had the $$$ I would have 1 or 2 for sure.

 

[stlwagon]

A turbo places the least stress on engine internals. The Powerhouse setup is great.

 

[hotshot]

by pony do you mean a 4.0 or pony just referring to the GT?

If you have a GT you can throw on a few bolt ons and make it a lot quicker without spending tons of cash. Or if you are looking for the turbo sound, then by all means go turbo and don't look back. if there is room cram 2 of them in there :hihi:

 

[xchris]

Powerhouse Turbo is what i ran on my v6, an electrical problem that was not caused by the turbo blew the engine but im sure you won't have that problem. While the car was running the Turbo made my car a friggin beast and if you have a GT you will be killing GT500's no problem

 

[5twenty]

If you like instant power and torque across the entire RPM range then your only choice is a twin screw supercharger. Turbos or centrifugal superchargers can't touch a twin screw in these areas.

 

[Mick]

I love your signature Dan. Oh for me it is s/c.

 

[5twenty]

A turbo places the least stress on engine internals.

Less power = less stress. If you like less power when you mash the accelerator, then yes, a turbo is perfect.

 

[stlwagon]

Less power = less stress. If you like less power when you mash the accelerator, then yes, a turbo is perfect.

Maybe less power down low but no supercharger can come close to a turbo at high rpms.

 

[jhsampa]

Thanks!

you guys have helped me a lot. i am happy boosting from 8-10 psi so i am going to go turbo. now twin turbo? wow! i could only imagine what kind of rubber burning monster would be! so I have no idea if I can even imagine having that. more than likely i will be going single. I looked around at some turbo kits and saw that they are decently affordable. so once again thanks guys for your advice! if you have any other suggestions go ahead and post.

 

[5twenty]

Maybe less power down low but no supercharger can come close to a turbo at high rpms.

When you get into super high HP (>800) I would agree, turbos rule. Below 800 I would respecfully disagree, and most of us will be below 800 RWHP.

Here's my proof. Any turbo guys out there running more than 659 RWHP @ 12 psi?

 

[Guest]

i think your gonna here crickets after that one 5twenty

 

[xchris]

When you get into super high HP (>800) I would agree, turbos rule. Below 800 I would respecfully disagree, and most of us will be below 800 RWHP.

Here's my proof. Any turbo guys out there running more than 659 RWHP @ 12 psi?

Im not sure thats a fair assessment, have you run a turbo on your exact same set up at 12 psi? if not then there is no way to tell if one is better then the other but i have a good example of why i went turbo.

John (fishingjts) is running a supercharger on his v6 mustang making 313 rwhp and 290 torque at 10 PSI
http://www.v6john.com/Main/Performance/Vortech/vortech_dyno.jpg

My car was makin 313 rwhp and 377 torque at 8.3 psi.
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In my opinion a turbo is just the smarter way to go but its all preference.

Not trying to disagree with you 5twenty but i guess this is where our opinions differ, either way i still envy your car, can't wait to see the finished product :bigthumbsup

 

[ShadowMaster]

you guys have helped me a lot. i am happy boosting from 8-10 psi so i am going to go turbo. now twin turbo? wow! i could only imagine what kind of rubber burning monster would be! so I have no idea if I can even imagine having that. more than likely i will be going single. I looked around at some turbo kits and saw that they are decently affordable. so once again thanks guys for your advice! if you have any other suggestions go ahead and post.

I have twins on my car. Team Performance "Heritage" twin system. Clean, simple installation and it makes tons of usable power at lesser rpms. I have the twin system, a PI 3500 converter, Spydershaft driveshaft, and M/T drag radials and I have run 10.88 at 128 mph. The car will run 11.0's at 125 all day long deep staged. The engine is completely stock and will remain so until the end of the race season. We set out to prove this system works great on dead stock Mustangs and I think we have done so. I am at 8 psi, 11.5:1 A/F ratio, and 10 degrees total timing at WOT.

Here's my proof. Any turbo guys out there running more than 659 RWHP @ 12 psi?

No...because I'd rather keep the rods inside the block for a while longer. However...I am at 575 rwhp at 8 psi and never higher than 6000 rpms. At 12 psi.....let's just say your "I have a supercharger" argument will get shot all to hell. :bigthumbsup

 

[jre8806]

flap on a turbo 5twenty and compare! lol

 

[tached_out]

I have twins on my car. Team Performance "Heritage" twin system. Clean, simple installation and it makes tons of usable power at lesser rpms. I have the twin system, a PI 3500 converter, Spydershaft driveshaft, and M/T drag radials and I have run 10.88 at 128 mph. The car will run 11.0's at 125 all day long deep staged. The engine is completely stock and will remain so until the end of the race season. We set out to prove this system works great on dead stock Mustangs and I think we have done so. I am at 8 psi, 11.5:1 A/F ratio, and 10 degrees total timing at WOT.

No...because I'd rather keep the rods inside the block for a while longer. However...I am at 575 rwhp at 8 psi and never higher than 6000 rpms. At 12 psi.....let's just say your "I have a supercharger" argument will get shot all to hell. :bigthumbsup

This was with a T-76 Single Turbo on an 01 Camaro at 10psi with only 15 degrees of timing. The optimal tuning should of been 17-18 to create more power. So 10psi at 652 rwhp on a stock LS1 block with Ported Heads. Now I know that it is an LS1 but there blocks put out similar power stock to stock compared to ours.

 

[tached_out]

I still feel that the only way to prove this is not for every one to post dyno sheet but to go out to the track and race. Its like saying my P3nis is bigger then yours but if you never get [email protected] then who is the real winner in this one

 

[5twenty]

At 12 psi.....let's just say your "I have a supercharger" argument will get shot all to hell. :bigthumbsup

Still waiting for that dyno chart. Back up your claims with some actual data, please. Lots of words and speculation but no numbers or facts.