Ok as most of you know I have:

1993 F-150 Regualar Cab
2WD
AUTOMATIC
5.0L (302)
45,000 Original Miles
All stock except K&N Drop-In

I have looked all over for some performance upgrades that will still keep the engine reliable. I want some big power not just a little. So I have been looking at superchargers. I have looked around and it looks like PowerDyne makes the best looking and most complete kit I have seen. They don't have any actual HP Gain #'s on their site but I'm guessing probably 70hp@6psi. They have a 6psi and a 9psi kit for my truck but I think it would be much better for the engine to run 6psi. I want the truck to stay very reliable because it's a daily driver, and I want somthing that looks good under the hood and is fairly easy to install (I know it's not to easy though). So what do you guys think about the PowerDynes ? Are they good ? Will it effect my reliabilty ? And will the stock transmission handle it ? I have a 3-speed automatic I would assume thats an E40D right ?

Thanks for all help and opinions !

[This message has been edited by BMW325 (edited 10-04-1999).]

[This message has been edited by BMW325 (edited 10-04-1999).]

 

I havn't dealt with to many PowerDyne's but ATI ProChargers, Yes... The ATI setup for the 5.0 is intercooled. From my stand point it has the best bang for the buck. Yes, you should help your transmission out my adding a shift kit for one thing, also a transmission cooler, maybe two...

Just my thoughts...


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1999 Ford F150 XLT 4x4
Off Road Package
Tow Package
5.4L Automatic
Supercab
Electric 4x4 switch
Full bench interior
Factory running boards
Mods : superchip, gibson
swept-back exhaust, k&n
FIPK. Bug deflector.
Use : Mobil1 5w30 and
k&n oil filter.

 

I have the transmission cooler. But maybe I should look into a Shift kit to.

 

Better get that shift problem fixed first.

BTW, is it an AOD or E4OD?

Neal


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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, Optima "T-Bone" wheels, and Clarion In-dash CD player. Just added Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars!!

1993 4x2 F150 Reg. Cab LWB- 5.0L, cat-back dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, Superchip, fresh paint, and Line-X bedliner.
http://members.visualcities.com/NoMo

 

I really don't know. it's a 3-speed 1-D-OD
and on the trans pan it says Automatic over drive. So I guess it would be a AOD right ?

 

Why get a shift kit, just superchip it, if you havent already.

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Fast46Triton

1999 Ford F150 XLT Supercab, Shortbed, 4x2, 4 wheel disc brakes/4 wheel Anti-Lock Brakes, Cloth Seats, Amazon green, 16" All season tires, Soft Tonneau Cover, CD Player, 4.6 liter Triton V8, 3:55 ls, towing package, 4 speed auto, K&N Airfilter
Future Mods:
1)Superchip
2)Airbox Mod
3)Gibson Exhaust

 

BMW325: You have a AOD. If you have OD,2,1, and a overdrive cancel switch on your shift lever then its a E4od!

 

then it's an AOD but anyways I didn't know that you could use a superchip and a supercharger together ?

 

Welcome to the AOD club. That explains your "clunk" on OD->3rd downshift.

You can use the chip and blower, but it takes some "tuning" of the chip to get the most benefit. See the Lightning threads. If I were going to build up my truck, I'd start by doing some head work (port & polish, etc.). Then, after getting it running really good via natural aspiration, I'd start the blower mods. But, before anything, you need to get that tranny beefed up. Any engine over 300HP will probably rip the guts out of it in no time flat.

Neal