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3.8 supercharger on a 5.0?

is this possible? if it is, what would be needed to do so.. was told by someone it could be done.. please leave feedback..thanks

Re: 3.8 supercharger on a 5.0?

Reply #1
It's possible, but why stop at one? Check this sick shiznit out:

http://www.toohighpsi.com/SCTC/sctc.htm
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Re: 3.8 supercharger on a 5.0?

Reply #2
yeah, but thats alot of work..lol.. i was just thinking one

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Reply #3
i would think the stock sc supercharger wouldnt bolt to a 5.0s lower intake...ive never ventured that way. i suppose a custom adaptor plate could be made. i wonder how much boost &HP one of those would make on a 5.0?
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Reply #4
Just curious, but why the M90 on a 5.0? Better availability vs. the M112?

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Reply #5
i just heard it could be done and the hp is awesome.. im carbed , so i would have to find a way other then turning to fuelinjected.. any ideas?

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Reply #6
Much more widely available at great prices.  I've seen perfectly good ones go for $150.  The Eaton 112 is not rare, but they are more money usually.
Here's one cheap though:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33741&item=7962501585&rd=1

I would think 2 of these beasts would not be too much more work than one.  Either way you'd have to custom fabricate some type of intake manifold, upgrade your fuel system (injectors, pump, perhaps your fuel lines depending on the amount of boost you want).  Although with 2 blowers I would definetely want some type of heat exchanger (intercooler-air to air, air to liquid), but that's actually pretty straight forward.  I would absolutely go Mass Air or with a custom piggy back setup on the computer.  This would be a little off the wall for a speed density setup without a secondary system.
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Re: 3.8 supercharger on a 5.0?

Reply #7
Yep, that's covered under "availability", Mr. Spokesperson. :p

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Reply #8
im carbed , is that gonna change much? would it be easier to just buy a fuel inj 5.0?

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Reply #9
With a carbed setup you could use a "draw through" system that pulls the air through the carb, then through the supercharger, and finally into the engine. I don't think it would involve any more custom work than using an M90 on a FI engine would...

You could also use a "push through" system in which the air first passes through the supercharger, then the carb, then the engine, but this would involve making up a custom air box to pressurize the whole carb. You'd also need to boost fuel pressure by whatever boost you were running
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

 

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Reply #10
turbomustangs forum has a carb section. they have lots of info on the blow thru setup. one guy there is running +1000 hp with a 302 and 32 psi on a blow thru! calls it a street car. sick! XD lol.
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