$1500 Vortech Kit Guide

[justinschmidt1]

http://www.superchargersonline.com

This is a list of parts youll need to buy for a basic setup.
1. Bracket Assembly
2. Discharge Assembly
3. Air Intake Assembly
4. Oil feed
5. Oil drain
6. Bypass valve ( stock is bosch)

that is just to put together the kit. I have been told that the 96-98 cobras need an addition coolant crossover tube that retails for around $400 from vortech. You will also need to upgrade your fuel injectors and the fuel pump also to supply enough fuel for the supercharger.

1. BRACKET ASSEMBLY

96-98 GT $229

94/95 5.0 $359

96-98 COBRA $269


2. DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY

96-04 GT $199

94-03 V6 $214

94/95 5.0 $135

96-98 COBRA $264



3. AIR INTAKE ASSEMBLY

96-04 GT $215

94-04 V6 $204

94/95 5.0 $219

96-98 COBRA $254

4. OIL FEED ASSEMBLY

96-04 GT and 96-01 COBRA $22

94/95 5.0 $29

5. OIL DRAIN ASSEMBLY

96-04 GT, MACH 1, and COBRA $23

94/95 5.0 $27

1. Vortech Bracket Assembly: $289
2. Vortech Discharge Assembly: $199
3. Vortech Air Intake Assembly: $215
4. Vortech Oil Feed Assembly: $22
5. Vortech Oil Drain Assembly: $23
Total: $748 before tax/shipping

That is cost for EVERY single item you need to put a Vortech S, SQ, or T trim on your 2000-2004 Mustang GT. For other models just add up the prices listed. Only thing left to buy is the head unit. They are fairly easy to find if you search Ebay, SVTperformance.com, or Corral.net . A used S-trim sells between $400-800 depending on assumed mileage and condition. I bought mine for $700 with discharge pipe and intake. If you want a new head unit they cost $1849 for a brand new satin V-1 s-trim. A used head unit WILL be alot cheaper and perform just as well. Even if the unit needs a rebuild, the cost is about $350 from vortech or you can find some performance shops that can do it for around $100. Mine was in great condition when I picked it up from a guy on Ebay. Even bieng a 6 year old head unit it had no shaft play and seems to be in perfect condition.

If you find a head unit for $600, add the cost of the hardware ($748) and this comes out to $1348 for a COMPLETE vortech s-trim setup every part new but the head unit and fuel injectors. Even if you paid say $800 it would just come out to $1548 before tax and shipping. All setups will need to be tuned on a dyno

Install takes a full days work to get it done right. Anyone with general knowledge of removing and installing bolts on the front of the timing cover, removing the belt, using a pipe tap, and swapping non-pressed pullies can perform this install.

Heres the install manual for a GT: http://www.dogpile.com/clickserver/_...D&_IceUrl=true

BTW my ebay head unit is still in perfect condition after 20,000 miles of street/track time.

Non-intercooled setups will make around 350-370whp on 8psi. Intercooled setups can make 370-390whp on 8psi and over 400whp on 10psi with supporting mods on a 99-04 GT.

Here is a link to bypass valves: http://www.superchargersonline.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=510_1155_1156

Here is the standard bosch bypass valve: http://www.dallasmustang.com/product.php?productid=111

Im running a tial BOV with a 3 psi supercharger spring which works just the same as any other bypass valve, just vents to atmosphere. It is about 260 on ebay but I think its a better option than the expensive vortech/procharger valves.

Here is a link to the tial: http://www.amazon.com/TiAL-50mm-Blo..._9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1330043119&sr=1-9
Search for it on ebay and you can find it with the supercharger spring included for 260.

CX racing intercooler kit: http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchan...Code=KIT-MSTPS-IC0048-275&Category_Code=ICKMT

This can usually be found cheaper on ebay and will require a bit of fab work and cutting to get right but its well worth it.

And donathen racing front bumper support if you dont want to chop up your bumper support to fit the intercooler: http://www.donathenracing.com/Order.html

For blow through applications I recommend the hpx 05+ style maf which can be found here in a 3 inch tube for 300: http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index.php?p=product&id=234&parent=29

I run the walbro 255 lph pump which is good for most common setups and cost a little less than 100 bucks:

Here is a link for 86-97 GT's: http://www.highflowfuel.com/i-47831...h-fuel-pump-ford-mustang-gt-lx-1986-1997.html

Modular cars us CCW ( counterclockwise) blowers


Pushrod cars use CW rotation ( clockwise)

 

[ProKiller]

very good list and post.

 

[justinschmidt1]

it needs to be stickied lol

 

[V8POWA!]

very good info, but all the links are bad for me.

 

[justinschmidt1]

very good info, but all the links are bad for me.

True, its a really old post.

Either way, the info and pricing should be right.

All those parts can be found at superchargersonline.com

 

[V8POWA!]

ah ok, you copy pasted. you posted it today so I thought you got the links. I'll check it out though!

 

[justinschmidt1]

ah ok, you copy pasted. you posted it today so I thought you got the links. I'll check it out though!

Yea, its an old guide that was on mustang forums.

 

[the.greg]

This is a great post and also it is IMO better to do like this than buy the kit from vortech because their fmu and pump is junk. A 255 walbro pump can be found for 100$ and some 42lb injectors can also be found for pretty cheap and it will be much better than the vortech stuff.

 

[prs9517]

Great info,thanks.

 

[Brian95SVT]

Hahahahahahah nice Justin

 

[bigjonsrt]

Wow buying the parts like this could easily put a super charger in my future.

Thank for the post.

 

[Mrstangerbanger]

ITS called CORRAL.NET

 

[boosted93]

Nice write up man! Im sure it will help alot of members out in the future..

 

[justinschmidt1]

ITS called CORRAL.NET

lol yea man, definitely.

 

[ttocs]

don't forget the tune.

 

[justinschmidt1]

don't forget the tune.

Of course, dont forget to get a fuel pump, injectors, maf and a good tune.

This is just to show how to get the actual base vortech kit together.

Theres a lot of variables to account for in the other stuff depending on the setup.

 

[GeeTeeStang]

Nice write up, very usefull helped me alot thanks !

 

[stprorolla49]

Useful info for sure, although buying all that stuff used is way cheaper and sometimes you'll get better parts in replacement, ie a Powerpipe vs. the stock Vortech inlet.

I am doing a similar build right now and I'm WAY ahead of the game.

So far here's my parts list of what I have:

Paxton Novi 2000 race spec blower, bracket, and oil lines: $1000 - Modular Fords
Discharge piping: $80 - Corral
SCT BA2800 maf: $96 - eBay
Auto meter boost gauge - $50 Amazon
Aviator fuel pump - $80 Corral

That puts me at $1306. I still have a few things to buy but I'll be under $2000 for an intercooled setup with sick parts (prior to $650 tuning costs)

 

[justinschmidt1]

very true, skip the vortech intake and get the power pipe.

Also, just buy an intercooler kit and intercooler piping and you wont need the vortech discharge setup

 

[Brian95SVT]

Justin, you should help me put together a kit for my Cobra!