I have a 06 Lincoln Mark Lt, and in the end of march, I put the non intercooled supercharger on her. About two weeks later their Intercooled version came out with a price tag of 5,900 dollars aprox 700 dollars more than the non intercooleded kit. So I called them thinking I could get the intercooling conversion for the difference of the two kits. They told me the conversion kit would be 2,700!! I am irrate at them now because had they told me that a intercooled version was about to come out in less than a month I would have waited to purchase that one. This thread simply serves as a warning to all of those who are thinking about buying a supercharger without the intercooler, thinking they can upgrade for 700 later. YOU CANNOT DO IT. So now I dont think I will ever purchase another Roush product, because I sort of feel decieved by them. Sorry, to those who dont care, I just had to vent. Donny

 

thanks for the heads up...

 

Are you aware that the "upgrade" includes a "new" intake manifold?????
I agree that it is a little pricey, but you get more than just the intercooler and some plumbing with it....

 

youch i hate that when it happens to me... you think your gettin something great... then you turn around and its been updated..... and it will cost more to get the update than starting from scratch!

 

I am very aware of what the kit consists of, and I understand that the upgrade is probably worth the 2700 in parts. My problem is that not more than two weeks after i purcashed the kit through Roush, they comeout with a better kit. That I now have to pay 2700 for, instead of 700 if I would have waited two weeks.

 

the way I see it, roush should offer a core exchange for those with non-intercooled kits...maybe not at the equal $700 difference, but maybe closer....$1,100ish~

 

That is a great idea! I would be willing to pay around a grand for this, but they will not budge.

 

That makes sense, but they are in the business of selling new parts with kits. How would they get rid of used parts?

 

We are talking about the intake manifold right? A non-moving chunk of Aluminum, right? This isn't a wear item correct? Sure it's used but come on...

Anyway, I think the real issue is, with the intercooled kit costing only $700 more who wouldn't pay the extra $$$ for the intercooler?!?! I expect Roush isn't taking cores back because they realize there is almost no market for a non-intercooled unit when a intercooled unit is available. Now the real question is, did they understand this market trend when they sold the unit to Quik LT?

They are in business to make money after all, and new parts on the shelves don't generate revenue either.

 

Yeah when I got my Roush Supercharger installed they asked if I wanted the intercooled version for a few hundred more. I am happy I did. Anyway I would not say Roush deceived you but you were just too quick on the draw. Like someone buying an explorer with the 4.6 engine last year with 220hp and this year the 3v engine puts out like 293 hp. crap happens

When ford releases thier 5.6 v8 putting 360+ hp I will be mad I had to get a supercharger put in my truck to get that kind of power.

 

where did you hear a 5.6 V8 360 hp will be coming out..........

 

I agree,
Roush should definitely cut some slack to non I/C owners for a upgrade kit.
1.We already own a non intercooled roushcharger.
2.We already demonstrated Roush brand ownership with our selection.
3.Noone will offer a trade in advantage.

Give us a break!!

Me Personally I have approx. 15,000 invested in Roush upgrades.
Im not looking for special favors,but please I have already stated my Roush brand loyality, don't charge me almost 3k for a intercooler upgrade kit.

 

AMEN!!! THATS ALL I WANT.

 

Looks like Roush is following the Microsoft business model.

 

$3,000 is surprisingly high. I wonder if Roush will offer a cheaper price on a case by case basis?