Blown reliability

Old Nov 26, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Blown reliability

Probably a worn out subject... but here it goes: whatīs the life expectancy of a blown system considering a correct set up? what goes first, the tranny? I have read some people getting as many as 100.000 miles out of a supercharged setup. What are your experiences on this? I know it depends on driving style, tow frequency, etc... but just an average mileage to know what to expect.

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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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There are guys on this site with over 200K miles on their supercharged trucks.
I didn't put mine on until my truck had 100K miles.

These trucks seem to be pretty stout...within reason and with a quality installation & tune.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by flavio marco
Probably a worn out subject... but here it goes: whatīs the life expectancy of a blown system considering a correct set up? what goes first, the tranny? I have read some people getting as many as 100.000 miles out of a supercharged setup. What are your experiences on this? I know it depends on driving style, tow frequency, etc... but just an average mileage to know what to expect.Thanks...
There are a good many Lightnings on the road with 100,000+ miles on them with no major issues.

A properly equipped truck converted to a Lightning ot Harley setup at 10-12 psi will do the same with a safe tune.

Read the other two active threads on this same subject.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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I know that WLF has over 200K on his supercharged 4.6. I've seen a few high mileage Lightnings and Harley's with no problems either...
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Thanks for the input guys, it really eases my mind as I already put 18.000 miles on my supercharged 5.4 . My main concern is the tranny since it seems to get the worst part of it. I have a Factory tech plate on the way (recommended on this forum) and an extra trans oil cooler ot help the transmission a bit.

I canīt even think of going back to naturally aspirated...
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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If you don't have a tranny temp gauge, get one. You need to if you're overheating the transmission if you're towing or racing alot. Heat kills.
 
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