5.4 or Supercharged 4.6 ?
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From: Friendswood, TX, US
Crash1: Sound good I might make it there. Have have a brother that lives in SA so that would not be a problem.
Bigred: I have had the supercharger for six months. It adds a little to the bottom end and starts to pull real hard at 3000 rpm. I could not beat the price of the Powerdyne at $1900 as compared to the Magnachargers $3500
dollar price tag. For the power and price the Powerdyne kit could not be beat. Ford SVO
put there trust in Powerdyne to make a good supercharger that will not trash a stock engin and so did I.
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97 F150 SC 4X4 4.6
Powerdyne supercharger
Gibson Catback
JBA Headers
Ford Motorsport 9MM wires
Superchip
JLL Stealthbox
Rockford Fosgate punch 45 to drive stealthbox
Bigred: I have had the supercharger for six months. It adds a little to the bottom end and starts to pull real hard at 3000 rpm. I could not beat the price of the Powerdyne at $1900 as compared to the Magnachargers $3500
dollar price tag. For the power and price the Powerdyne kit could not be beat. Ford SVO
put there trust in Powerdyne to make a good supercharger that will not trash a stock engin and so did I.
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97 F150 SC 4X4 4.6
Powerdyne supercharger
Gibson Catback
JBA Headers
Ford Motorsport 9MM wires
Superchip
JLL Stealthbox
Rockford Fosgate punch 45 to drive stealthbox
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From: Trixters-Playground
Boom,
Do you pull 5800lbs now?
Gorp,
You pointed out exactly what I am trying to get across. Centrifugal (Powerdyne, Vortech) vs. Positive Displacement (Eaton, Kenne Bell).
Positive Displacement:
Magnacharger (Eaton compressor)
No spool up. Instant boost. Loads of torque on the bottom end, max boost by 1800 RPM. Max power at 5000 RPM.
Centrifugal:
1-2 +PSI at 3000RPM. Bigger numbers as RPM increases.
If cost is a factor, I understand.
However,it is worth it to me to save a little longer, and be happier in the end.
Drop a line for details.
Derek
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
Where we started.
After a facelift.
A 2" drop!
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[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 03-21-2000).]
[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 03-21-2000).]
Do you pull 5800lbs now?
Gorp,
You pointed out exactly what I am trying to get across. Centrifugal (Powerdyne, Vortech) vs. Positive Displacement (Eaton, Kenne Bell).
Positive Displacement:
Magnacharger (Eaton compressor)
No spool up. Instant boost. Loads of torque on the bottom end, max boost by 1800 RPM. Max power at 5000 RPM.
Centrifugal:
1-2 +PSI at 3000RPM. Bigger numbers as RPM increases.
If cost is a factor, I understand.
However,it is worth it to me to save a little longer, and be happier in the end.
Drop a line for details.
Derek
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
Where we started.
After a facelift.
A 2" drop!
F-150online Photo Album
trixters-playground@excite.com
Truckin' Magazine!
[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 03-21-2000).]
[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 03-21-2000).]
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From: Friendswood, TX, US
My supercharger holds up fine pulling my 5800lbs boat. The supercharger combined with the headers provide me with all the low end
torque I need. When I talked to Allen Engineering on the Magnacharger thay seemed
to be concerned with the constant boost at low RPM's pulling my heavy boat. That and other factors made me choose the Powerdyne. Just look at all the internal parts thay had to put in a Lighting to handle nine pounds of boost with a eaton supercharger. Sorry but I will not take that chance.
Not trying to start a argument. It is just better to be better informed about supercharging a stock motor before taking the
plunge.
A motor is a terrible thin to waste....
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97 F150 SC 4X4 4.6
Powerdyne supercharger
Gibson Catback
JBA Headers
Ford Motorsport 9MM wires
Superchip
JLL Stealthbox
Rockford Fosgate punch 45 to drive stealthbox
torque I need. When I talked to Allen Engineering on the Magnacharger thay seemed
to be concerned with the constant boost at low RPM's pulling my heavy boat. That and other factors made me choose the Powerdyne. Just look at all the internal parts thay had to put in a Lighting to handle nine pounds of boost with a eaton supercharger. Sorry but I will not take that chance.
Not trying to start a argument. It is just better to be better informed about supercharging a stock motor before taking the
plunge.
A motor is a terrible thin to waste....
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97 F150 SC 4X4 4.6
Powerdyne supercharger
Gibson Catback
JBA Headers
Ford Motorsport 9MM wires
Superchip
JLL Stealthbox
Rockford Fosgate punch 45 to drive stealthbox
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From: WI USA
Hey Gorp thanks for the reply, did you buy the Ford SVO kit and how did your install go. I have to agree with ya the roots is just too much boost all the time especially under a load like yours.
Thanks for the info !
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99' F-150 XLT SC 4X4 ORP LS 4.6L - K&N Air Filter & Custom 3" Intake from fender to TB, Superchip, PowerAid, ASP Pulleys, Rapidflow 3" single CatBack exhaust, Fluidyne Trany cooler, A.R.E. Cover, Duraliner bed liner & Mobil1 5W-30.
Thanks for the info !
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99' F-150 XLT SC 4X4 ORP LS 4.6L - K&N Air Filter & Custom 3" Intake from fender to TB, Superchip, PowerAid, ASP Pulleys, Rapidflow 3" single CatBack exhaust, Fluidyne Trany cooler, A.R.E. Cover, Duraliner bed liner & Mobil1 5W-30.
Hi Crash 1,
I am sending you a hello from Lipstadt Germany on a friends computer. For everyone out there the April fools Joke really threw me for a loop! I thought someoone had just messed up my favorite web site!
Take Care Crash 1 and I will be in touch in about two weeks.
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Westin Step Bars, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
I am sending you a hello from Lipstadt Germany on a friends computer. For everyone out there the April fools Joke really threw me for a loop! I thought someoone had just messed up my favorite web site!
Take Care Crash 1 and I will be in touch in about two weeks.
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Westin Step Bars, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
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From: Spokane, WA, USA
Crash 1
I am not pulling a trailer now,but I am going to retire in 18 month's and planning on buying F/W with the dry weight at 5800 lb.
I like the F150 so I don't want to trade up to the F250 diesel.
Boom
I am not pulling a trailer now,but I am going to retire in 18 month's and planning on buying F/W with the dry weight at 5800 lb.
I like the F150 so I don't want to trade up to the F250 diesel.
Boom
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From: Trixters-Playground
You really get around, Flatsman! Have a great time!
I know what you mean. I was thinking...OF ALL THE SITES TO SELL OUT!!!! That's hard...Just think of it: Texas Chapter Trucks and Tramps!!! It was bad enough the site was down the night (morning) before.
I am assuming everyone here is considering a supercharger because they want more power (I just think they sound cool). Now, when I think of more power and spending this much, I want as much reliable POWER as possible. And I don't want to WAIT for it. I don't even want to use those words in the same sentence.
In towing 5800 lb, the roots type will provide a power band better suited to your needs. The integral bypass should eliminate your concerns regarding boost.
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
Where we started.
After a facelift.
A 2" drop!
F-150online Photo Album
trixters-playground@excite.com
Truckin' Magazine!
[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 04-03-2000).]
I know what you mean. I was thinking...OF ALL THE SITES TO SELL OUT!!!! That's hard...Just think of it: Texas Chapter Trucks and Tramps!!! It was bad enough the site was down the night (morning) before.
I am assuming everyone here is considering a supercharger because they want more power (I just think they sound cool). Now, when I think of more power and spending this much, I want as much reliable POWER as possible. And I don't want to WAIT for it. I don't even want to use those words in the same sentence.
In towing 5800 lb, the roots type will provide a power band better suited to your needs. The integral bypass should eliminate your concerns regarding boost.
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
Where we started.
After a facelift.
A 2" drop!
F-150online Photo Album
trixters-playground@excite.com
Truckin' Magazine!
[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 04-03-2000).]
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From: Trixters-Playground
Flatsman,
What do you make of all this? Are you wanting to get blown?
What about everyone else? Is there anyone else serious about power?
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
Where we started.
After a facelift.
A 2" drop!
F-150online Photo Album
trixters-playground@excite.com
Truckin' Magazine!
What do you make of all this? Are you wanting to get blown?
What about everyone else? Is there anyone else serious about power?
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
Where we started.
After a facelift.
A 2" drop!
F-150online Photo Album
trixters-playground@excite.com
Truckin' Magazine!