What type of s/c should i get for a 4.6 L ?

 

Procharger,,or a turbo are the popular ones.They all have benfits and drawbacks as well. I'll leave it at that..for now

Frank

edit,i forgot

 

thanks but does procharger make them for the 2004 models?Also what type of draw backs to the prochargers have ? thanks in advance!

 

Sure,
http://www.procharger.com/TRUCK_SUV/....4_3V_uh.shtml

Only drawback that I can see the newer models having is if they still use the same diameter size idler pulleys.The ones on my kit came w/ A diameter of less than 2.5".Which means the bearings are a bit overspun on a stock kit.W/ a oversized crank pulley,the problem is more pronounced.I am in the process of upgrading my idlers to 3" ers,I'll post when im done.Oh,get the 3 core cooler,if its not standard.

edit .Rousch makes a roots style that can be installed to maintain factory warranty.Just search this forum w/ any ?'s you got

 

Hey,
Prochargers are louder than most superchargers. The guys I've talked to who install superchargers say to stay away from them. I have a Vortech on my 4.6L, 97 F-150, and it's awseome. Is also loud at idle, but whines like it should under throttle. Gettin' ready to install a Powerdyne on my SHO so I can tell how that is here shortly. Later.....

 

isnt that a 5.4 L I have a 4.6

 

This is shaping up to be a"good" thread.
But from the Powerdyne users here that have posted,Ive heard that its a more entry level kit.Meaning the head unit can only handle so much.

Yes the prochargers have a nasty loud whine @ idle,but its hard to beat a 3 year warranty.I havent heard a Vortech up close so I cant compare them.

as always,,,

 

Is the noise that bad?Hum i wonder who else makes s/c for the 2004 4.6l

 

Shoot....sorry. ....

Someone will chime in that knows your setup.Is that 4.6 3 valve?Or the same 4.6 from 03?

Noise bad? ...Sometimes you might have to repeat your order in the drive-thru,but it humbles most ricers and road warriors enough to save you the ticket..If not,Its on

 

its the 2 valve. i know they make kits fit for the 03 but i dont know if they will fit on the 04.

 

Boy Howdy They hear that whine and can't quite figure out what to make of it. When they launch and get a leg up, they get all goosey! Then the RPM on my 6000 lb beast winds up, I blow by as the the Factory Tech Valve Body kicks a viscious 1-2 shift and I see the awe in their faces...in my rear-view mirror!

Actually, I don't race much. But sometimes I just can't help myself!

PS: Call Procharger or visit their site or contact a Procharger dealer ( I recommend a supporting vendor...look up at the top-right corner of the page!) they can all answer your questions.

 

thanks i just e-mailed them im hoping to here from them soon.

 

I wonder who else makes a kit for the 2004 4.6l 2 valve or has a procharger who can give me feedback on it?