Super Charger Options for 4.6L 2v

[donl]

I have been searching but haven't found anything specifically identified as applicable.

 

[GotExhaust.com]

ProCharger lists a supercharger kit for 97-03 5.4/4.6: ProCharger Truck Supchargers

Can I ask why you're considering adding a S/C to your truck? Depending on how many miles you have, it might not be the best idea in the world.

If you're looking for a little more grunt off the line have you considered Intake/Exhaust/Tune?

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

Vortech. Plenty of good reading. Vortech Superchargers

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There are also a few on here that have gone this route, including multiple manufacturers.

PanHandler.

 

[01yellerCobra]

What kind do you want? I think a twin screw would be better for a truck personally.

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[donl]

ProCharger lists a supercharger kit for 97-03 5.4/4.6: ProCharger Truck Supchargers

Can I ask why you're considering adding a S/C to your truck? Depending on how many miles you have, it might not be the best idea in the world.

If you're looking for a little more grunt off the line have you considered Intake/Exhaust/Tune?

The truck has 110K miles rolled up but I will drive it until one of us dies. I understand that the 4.6L bottom end is not the toughest and the added load of super charger, under hard use, could lead to crank/rod failure. However, the motor has been well maintained, still runs great and IMHO, if not abused would hold up for another 50K to 100K miles if I were to install a super charger.

Another option I have considered is re-building another 4.6l short block, having heads worked, install some mile torque cams and super charge the rebuilt motor to replace the original motor somtime in the future.

The only current modification is a Sniper tune from a forum member, Matt Robinson, AKA Green03. I have avoided exhaust because the last thing I want is more noise in the cab and without driving a vehicle with a system installed, I can't be sure which system to install.

So, yes, I have considered intake/exhaust/tune but tune is as far as I have gone. Open to suggestions; that's why I joined the forum.

 

[donl]

The truck has 110K miles rolled up but I will drive it until one of us dies. I understand that the 4.6L bottom end is not the toughest and the added load of super charger, under hard use, could lead to crank/rod failure. However, the motor has been well maintained, still runs great and IMHO, if not abused would hold up for another 50K to 100K miles if I were to install a super charger.

Another option I have considered is re-building another 4.6l short block, having heads worked, install some mile torque cams and super charge the rebuilt motor to replace the original motor somtime in the future.

The only current modification is a Sniper tune from a forum member, Matt Robinson, AKA Green03. I have avoided exhaust because the last thing I want is more noise in the cab and without driving a vehicle with a system installed, I can't be sure which system to install.

So, yes, I have considered intake/exhaust/tune but tune is as far as I have gone. Open to suggestions; that's why I joined the forum.

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[FordandPolaris]

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Have you looked into the mustang forums? Might be more info for the 4.6 there. Personally I would go the build a motor outside of the truck route. You can sell the running motor with 110k for a bit of money if someone is just looking for a drop-in runner.

 

[donl]

If you're looking for a little more grunt off the line have you considered Intake/Exhaust/Tune?

Got any suggestions for I/E/T while I research super chargers?

 

[GotExhaust.com]

Got any suggestions for I/E/T while I research super chargers?

PM replied.

 

[daoud el-massri]

Of u really want to supercharge it u need more than just engine u need to look into transmissiomu as well iam not trying to burst your bubble but here it goes . My expedition had a 4.6 with wr70 transmission I kept my eyes open for a downer truck I found a 2001 expedition that had a 5.4 with a wr/100 4x4 it had 31, 000 miles on it got it for 1, 000 dollars sold every thing I did not need made my money back . You can see my post here on here. Back to your question your truck has tomany miles on it the bottom end will never hold up nor will the transmission . Look for a downer truck or like one of the people said to me from here said sell your truck and buy the one you want.

 

[nonwoven29]

Hey Donl,

What's the news. Have you started assembling parts?

 

[donl]

Hey Donl,

What's the news. Have you started assembling parts?

Sorry for the delay in responding; traveling and busy with work.

No parts as I have given up on supercharging a high mile motor. If the 4.6L crank/rods were tougher, I might give it a try but they won't be up to task.

I am not debating dropping in a crate motor (have no idea what will work) or turning the motor over to a local outfit that specializes in building hipo modular Ford motors; still investigating options.

Meanwhile, I will go ahead with exhaust, CAI and tune as worked out with GotExhaust from this forum.

 

[Goats]

If I was going to put a blower on,I would get a inter cooled kenne bell. Reason is it's instant boost which means instant tq. Reason for the inter cooler is cause the kenne bell puts out a lot of heat. I've had a centrifcal,roots,and a turbo setups on different cars and I liked the turbo and roots best. The lag of the centrifcal sucked and having to rev the motor out to get its power.

 

[frankie paladin]

I have the Vortech V-3Si inter cooled on my 2006 Mustang and love it. The car drives fairly normal on the street, but gets up and boogies in the higher RPMs. I love the drivability of it.