98f150, I was rather a bit confused over your half-baked apology. The one thing that has always amazed me about this site is how people make the most of their trucks. The dedication to the vehicles is not based on whether or not it has a 4.2, 5.0, 5.4, 4.6, or any of the other engines and combinations displayed. The dedication at this site is simply to the enjoyment of owning a vehicle. The creativity shown is phenomenal, and I have received nothing but help from every one on board. Perhaps you should take that into consideration before stating your rather overblown opinions.

Keep on XanMan, if I had the money I would supercharge my riding lawn mower!!!!!!!!!!!

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1999 F150 S/C 5.4L ORP, AMAZON GREEN, WESTIN NERF'S, K&N FILTERS, KENWOOD 7011 W/ INFINITY KAPPA SPEAKERS


[This message has been edited by Ender11 (edited 01-03-2000).]

 

Hey everyone,

I want to thank you all for your support and I just wanted to keep you all up to date.I will be taking my truck to Superchips on Feb. 7th and they are going to run it on the dyno and program it right on the spot (sounds like fun!) I can't wait I'm counting down the days til I can run it wide open!!!


I've put 1,200 miles on it so far and no problems at all. I'm still pleased with the added power but I think I'll be putting on the 9psi pulley in about a month or so.But first I'm going to put on the gears to see if that fills the need, for now.

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99 Black F150 4x4 4.2
powerdyne SC (7lbs.boost)
24 psi.high flow fuel injectors
True dual exhaust w/Flowmasters(2 1/2 in. pipe)
custom programed Superchip(in the mail hopefully)
All black factory sport package.
Rhino Liner
GTO smoke headlight&tailight covers
limo tint
Mods. to come 4.30 gears

 

Ender-- my craftsman is already supercharged. i can cut a 3/4 acre in now 1 hour instead of hour and 5 minutes. get what i'm saying? no flames

 

98'

So you have a supercharged lawnmower. Hmmmm...what about your truck? Don't you want to save that 5 minutes elsewhere too?

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99 Black F150 4x4 4.2
powerdyne SC (7lbs.boost)
24 psi.high flow fuel injectors
True dual exhaust w/Flowmasters(2 1/2 in. pipe)
custom programed Superchip(in the mail hopefully)
All black factory sport package.
Rhino Liner
GTO smoke headlight&tailight covers
limo tint
Mods. to come 4.30 gears

 

Xanman--- its ALOT more then five minutes

 

A cryptic, if not so interesting response '98.

XanMan, Looking forward to hearing about your experience with superchips. Those guys have a great reputation on the boards, not too mention, how well they respond to our questions. They go above and beyond normal customer service, wouldn't you agree?

Ender sends.....

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1999 F150 S/C 5.4L ORP, AMAZON GREEN, WESTIN NERF'S, K&N FILTERS, KENWOOD 7011 W/ INFINITY KAPPA SPEAKERS

 

XanMan if you want to send me the pictures in the mail, I can have them scaned for ya. Send me E-Mail.. jdoldt1@tampabay.rr.com

Josh

I want to SC my 4.2l also

 

Congrats one the one-off install, that took some serious dedication, not to mention real guts!

Anyways, my question was that I have the V-6 also, and everyone keeps talking about the sixes having blown head gasket problems, do you think this would only make the problem worse? Just wondering, because the supercharged V-6 sounds great, but I thought this might be a potential problem...

Thanks,
Chris

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Ford F-150 XL
Black/Grey 2-tone
Custom Window Tint
Standard Cab/Long Bed w/Bedliner
Custom Graphics Package
Auto 3.55 gears
V6 (yeah, I know it's no V-8, but at least it's a FORD, right?)
Pioneer P-7000 Head Unit, (2) 12" Pioneer Subs, 800w Pioneer Amp, Pioneer 6x8's

 

Joshman,

I will do that when I get from Florida.I still have to take some final pictures.I am leaving on Feb. 3rd. and returning Feb. 10th. Thank you for the offer


FordMX,
I don't think I will have any problems blowing the head gaskets because a performance company (I don't remember the name. it was six months ago) Was supercharging the 3.8 mustang and it kept on blowing heads so they used the heads off the 4.2 F150 and no more problems. I think our trucks are built a little stouter anyway.Just my .02 .But regarding the truck head gaskets I hope Ford fixed the cast iron to aluminum problem


As for supercharging I would GO FOR IT!! The truck responds great to it.

I have almost 4,000 miles on it with no problems at all!

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99 Black F150 4x4 4.2
Powerdyne SVO BD11-a
24 psi.high flow fuel injectors
Boost gauge 30"HG-20PSI A piller mount
K&N air filter
True dual exhaust w/Flowmasters(2 1/2 in. pipe)
custom programed Superchip(Feb. 7th.)
All black factory sport package.
Rhino Liner
GTO smoke headlight&tailight covers
limo tint
Mods. to come 4.10gears

 

XanMan what part of FL are you in? I am in St Pete

Josh

 

Hey XMan,

Sounds like a great job on the SC. Bet you will really surprise a lot of people who notice that you don't have the triton emplems on there. One thing though, did you change the fuel pump? It's something you might want to consider because the last thing you want to happen is to have the fuel get too lean because of the powerdyne.

I have the 4.6 and am planning on supercharging in the future. Think I will go with either the roots type or the the procharger centrifical since it has an aftercooler in the kit.

Good luck


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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!

 

Joshman,

I live in North Carolina now but I am a Florida native. I am going back to go to Superchips on Feb. 7th they are right outside Orlando. If you want to come and see the truck I will be there from 7:30 til closing. Oh by the way I moved from West Palm Beach.


Chris Thomas,

Your right I may have to adress the fuel pump soon but I'm running the same rail pressure so there may not be any problems I hope The way I increased the fuel amount is by changing the fuel injectors to 24psi. so I can get more fuel without changing fuel pressure.

The Pro Charger is a GREAT setup that was my first choice but they did't want to work with me just because they didn't offer the *EXACT* kit. I told them that all I needed was the head and pulleys and that was to much to ask I guess. But I have all the product history and they have the best SC as far as I'm concerned just my .02

Right now I'm working on a nitrogen inner cooler ( wich is 391 degrees below 0 )it's not there yet but its close. I want to get the intake air temp. down to 0 or colder without condensation.

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99 Black F150 4x4 4.2
Powerdyne SVO BD11-a
24 psi.high flow fuel injectors
Boost gauge 30"HG-20PSI A piller mount
K&N air filter
True dual exhaust w/Flowmasters(2 1/2 in. pipe)
custom programed Superchip(Feb. 7th.)
All black factory sport package.
Rhino Liner
GTO smoke headlight&tailight covers
limo tint
Mods. to come 4.10gears

 

Joshman

Did you know my name is Josh also? Well to get to the point I just finished making a new bracket and belt tensioner out of 1/2 inch aluminum to replace the 1/4 inch steel.I thought it should look as good as it runs, and boy does it look good.First thing in the morning I will be putting it all back on.I'm taking more pictures of the new parts and I will send them to you when I get back from Florida.

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99 Black F150 4x4 4.2
Powerdyne SVO BD11-a Supercharger
24 psi.high flow fuel injectors
Boost gauge 30"HG-20PSI A piller mount
K&N air filter
True dual exhaust w/Flowmasters(2 1/2 in. pipe)
custom programed Superchip(Feb. 7th.)
All black factory sport package.
Rhino Liner
GTO smoke headlight&tailight covers
limo tint
Mods. to come 4.10gears

 

XanMan
I've been following your exploits to supercharge your F150 4.2L. Congrats. While I myself have been trying to get info on a 351W swap into my 4.2L. With no sucess to date, you've convinced me that supercharging a 4.2L would be easier and less expensive and "What a Sleeper"!!
I understand that you're leaving Feb.3rd for Fla. to go to SuperChips. If you are taking I-75 I only live 18 miles off it at Fort White Exit. I'd love to talk to you either on the way down or back up and show you mine (work in progress) if you show me your's.(TRUCK THAT IS!!).
If you can make it E-mail @: DWRella@webtv.net and I'll give you my phone number.
Thanks videoman

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1997 F150 4.2L,auto.3.55 gears,shift kit, AIM Phantom Fiberglass Frt.
End, Recessed Hd.Lights behind billett grilles, Fiberglass Cobra Hood 4"-6'AIM Drop kit,etc.

 

Videoman, do you happen to have any pictures of your truck?

Josh