To force or not to force... that is the question..

ayeyew · 20-10-2007, 10:03 PM

Still contemplating the forced induction route...

That supercharger kit i was looking forward to.. But it's just been too long waiting!!

I have been contemplating the SNORT stage 4 kit for quite some time.. they say that they support 600-700hp which i really do not think i have any intentions of going over

The kit is 5k, i will get it done at crescent motorsport in liverpool..

So its pretty much a toss up between this and getting a stage 3 head + cam, edit + tune, 2700 hi stall + LHM which will be around 4k or so..

CONFUSED GODDAMMIT

With the snort kit, what else would i need? What do u rkn the total cost would be to get it in and get my engine upto shape to support it?

Im hoping not over $10k

poolkeeper · 20-10-2007, 10:36 PM

On the snort webite, it says you really only need a "ACL race series engine rebuild kit", about $1600, easily supports 300rwkw or more I think.

Im still in cyberspace aswell with engine mods, should I go for a 13 NA, supercharge? turbo? argh it hurts lol..

waggaclint · 21-10-2007, 12:00 AM

turbo is the way to go if ya want big power....why do ya think ford put em on BA's.....

blackers10 · 21-10-2007, 09:42 AM

talk to HotRod here on the forum.. his AU XR6 Turbo puts down 450hp .. and its reliable..

FGII-XR6 · 21-10-2007, 01:19 PM

AFAIK the ACL race series has high compression pistions not what you want for a blown set up

RUKIDN · 21-10-2007, 02:50 PM

yeah i heard that too, i was looking at the ACL kits for my AU but was informed that they aint too suitable for boosted applications.. Which is a shame as i can get ACL gear for cheaper lol

blackers10 · 21-10-2007, 03:21 PM

talk to hotrod
he has the measurments etc and the place to go to get them made for AUs..

sly · 21-10-2007, 09:44 PM

The Snort home page clearly states that the ACL race series piston "can be ordered with a 20cc dish in the piston top which reduces compression a little and makes the engine capable of withstanding higher boost pressures"

Check out "Nuts and Guts" which goes on to say that this ACL piston with shotpeened factory rods can handle up to 15psi and 370rwkw.

ayeyew · 21-10-2007, 10:18 PM

I'm pretty much sold on Snort i think.. Just deciding stage 3 or stage 4 now.

Not looking forward to the insurance quote tho..

At least i turn 25 in less than a year

Maybe i will insure it under my fiancee's name.. She is nearly 30. Just hope we don't break up, hahaha

Besides the kit itself, what else will i need and what do u guys reckon it will cost all up?

Here's what i know so far: (taken from past threads, some of which were over a year old, so if there is better, more recent info.. please advise

)

Basically, i am hoping for around 250rwkW @9psi, daily driver

Snort kit (Stage 3 or 4) ---- $4000 - $5000
Intercooler Piping ---- $????
Fuel Pump (Walbro 255 intake fuel pump) ---- $170
Injectors (Ford motorsport EV2 42lb (440cc) injectors) ---- $400
Rising Rate Reg (unsure of brand/make) ---- $250
EMS (EMS Stinger 4424) ---- $????
Dump pipe ---- $300
Labour ---- $2500

So all up, prolly looking at around $10k

Anything else i haven't included? Would i need a tranny cooler? It is an auto..

waggaclint · 21-10-2007, 11:02 PM

there is a good article on turboing ford 6cyl in Street Machine presents australia's toughest Fords issue 5 if ya no anyones thats got it page122....

ayeyew · 22-10-2007, 07:51 PM

cheers, don't know of anyone, but i'll have a look around for that!

Im confused once again... Might look into a custom engine from CMS... Bloody hell, i dunno!

blackers10 · 22-10-2007, 08:12 PM

shoot HotRod a PM.. he has rebuild his car to handle a lot of power..
least he has 1st hand knowledge

loxxr6 · 23-10-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayeyew

I'm pretty much sold on Snort i think.. Just deciding stage 3 or stage 4 now.

Not looking forward to the insurance quote tho..

At least i turn 25 in less than a year

Maybe i will insure it under my fiancee's name.. She is nearly 30. Just hope we don't break up, hahaha

Besides the kit itself, what else will i need and what do u guys reckon it will cost all up?

Here's what i know so far: (taken from past threads, some of which were over a year old, so if there is better, more recent info.. please advise

)

Basically, i am hoping for around 250rwkW @9psi, daily driver

Snort kit (Stage 3 or 4) ---- $4000 - $5000
Intercooler Piping ---- $????
Fuel Pump (Walbro 255 intake fuel pump) ---- $170
Injectors (Ford motorsport EV2 42lb (440cc) injectors) ---- $400
Rising Rate Reg (unsure of brand/make) ---- $250
EMS (EMS Stinger 4424) ---- $????
Dump pipe ---- $300
Labour ---- $2500

So all up, prolly looking at around $10k

Anything else i haven't included? Would i need a tranny cooler? It is an auto..

Add installation costs, engineering, and possibly bigger brakes again. Intercooler piping is probably around $600 or so. You can get a Stinger for around $1100 or so delivered. Check out a store on ebay called purchasenet. I think it's these guys http://www.purchasenet.com.au

You'll prob need your battery relocated to the boot as well. I have an excel sheet with all my costs and projected bits needed.

As per your sig, have a chat to Joe. He'll fill you in with any missing bits you need. He gave me some good advice on getting past the emissions test easy.

ayeyew · 23-10-2007, 04:29 PM

Yuppers, i shot him an e-mail on Sunday, just awaiting the reply

Any chance that i could get that excel sheet off you

PWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ?