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[GTStatus]

So I've been hearing a few different things when I ask about Supercharging my car. I've heard from a few people to just forget about the Kenne Bell, while I've heard from a few other people to "go with it and don't look back!" From some people, though, I've heard that in order to successfully put a Kenne Bell in my car without destroying it, I'd have to upgrade or reinforce my transmission.

Has anyone done anything like that? I know I have the AODE 4R70W transmission. If I were to reinforce it in order to put the Kenne Bell on it without destroying my car, what would I need to do?

Orrrrr....... would it be better to just buy a new transmission? And if that's the case, can I do that? and what kind of transmission do I swap??

-Candace<3

 

[97NYstanGT]

go with T56, you'll love it

 

[GTStatus]

I assume that's a type of transmission? Would it be more work / cost more to do a tranny swap, or should I just get a Supercharger that will work with my tranny no problem?

 

[97NYstanGT]

t56 is a 6speed manual tranny, and yes it will probably coast more

 

[irishpwr46]

if you want to keep your auto you will want it rebuilt with new stronger internals, and like i said b4 definitely a bigger tranny cooler. the ford tranny cooks itself in its own oil. i have had a few experiences with them.
92 ford taurus 81XXX miles, tranny stopped shifting, stuck in first gear and forced to drive 45 MPH EVERYWHERE
90 mercury sable 74XXX miles tranny FAIL
00 explorer 83XXX miles Tranny FAIL
97 mustang 60XXX Tranny FAIL
94 Econoline 250. upgraded tranny cooler, 257XXX miles on it and not a stutter

 

[GTStatus]

Tranny cooler, got that. Do you know what else I would have to do to build it up? I really wanna start doing some work once it gets warmer, since my boyfriend should have his Turbo and everything by springtime. Any help is really appreciated, I have no one to really talk to about Mustangs.

 

[irishpwr46]

if i remember correctly you are out on LI. the best thing to do would be to call Mustang Magic and ask them for a route to take as to upgrading your current transmission or installing a more "bulletproof" aftermarket one. your car will be able to handle a supercharger, as long as you dont go nuts and dont abuse it. if your running a stock suspension you should look into upgrading that as well. Battleboxes, upper and lower control arms, urethane bushings, etc.. No need to go nuts out there but you will need that little bit of extra support to hold the rear in place. like i said, dont abuse it and it will last as long as the car. if you are like a kid in my neighborhood who goes 0-60 between stop signs, you will have nothing but problems from your s/c. just dont expect to star pushing crazy boost and HP through your motor. IT WILL NOT HANDLE IT. 6-8 lbs of boost is more than enough. and listen to me when i tell you this, if you eventually do get a s/c. take it to a nice BIG parking lot and drive around there before you go out galavanting around with it. the biggest mistake you can make is to underestimate what your car will be able to do after upgrading to forced induction. search youtube and you will see what im talking about. all these people go out and upgrade their cars and end up spinning/ wrecking them because they wanted to let the tires get a little loose around a corner

 

[FRKCHICAGO]

if i remember correctly you are out on LI. the best thing to do would be to call Mustang Magic and ask them for a route to take

X100
Take your BF and go too MM ..Joe will answer ALL your ?s and tell you how much this all will cost and what sequence you should do all these ideas of yours in. Thats what they do for a living.

 

[pnyklr]

Long Island check out Chris he REALLY knows his shit but only works with auto transmissions
www.ckperformance.com

if you want to buy a new trans from Ford I posted a link for discounted Ford Dealer parts including FRPP,Roush and Steeda

 

[GTStatus]

Thanks much, boys. I do intend to get over to Mustang Magic as soon as I can. I just figured I'd start off by asking on here first, since all you guys have Stangs and know a little something about them ^_^

 

[97NYstanGT]

Tranny cooler, got that. Do you know what else I would have to do to build it up? I really wanna start doing some work once it gets warmer, since my boyfriend should have his Turbo and everything by springtime. Any help is really appreciated, I have no one to really talk to about Mustangs.

believe it or not, but you have no chances to keep up with turbo charged Supra

 

[GTStatus]

believe it or not, but you have no chances to keep up with turbo charged Supra

I know that, especially with the HP my boyfriend is planning on putting out. But I've gotta have something under my hood, you know?

 

[bobbyoooo]

i wanna do the same thing GTSstatus is doing to her stang so ill keep an eye out on this thread and yes i got an auto but regret it ever since

 

[GTStatus]

I don't regret my auto, probably because I had a bad first experience with a manual. I had a 2004 stick Tiburon, and the kid who had it before me put the wrong clutch or.. I don't remember exactly, but he put the wrong something in it. Anyway, bad experience, so I got my auto pony. My boyfriend's Supra is manual and he's always asking me to drive it, so that I learn to like it. His car, needless to say, is 100x nicer / easier to drive than that stupid Tiburon. It's too late now to get a manual Mustang, I've put too much into it. But I guess I could just drive that pretty little Turbo around once in a while :] That is, if he lets me once it's all done ^_^

 

[FRKCHICAGO]

Actually under the right circumstances an automatic tranny is the better choice. It all depends upon the setup you are running.

 

[GTStatus]

Any suggestions on a good setup?

 

[FRKCHICAGO]

Before you do anything you need too know how much you can spend up front. Speed aint cheap.

 

[GTStatus]

I know that, just based off of the amount of money my boyfriend is putting into his Supra. Ridiculous amounts... I'm just curious as to what I might be looking at. I wish there were little modifications I could make that would give me little bits of HP. I know there's exhaust and whatnot, but, ah, I just don't know..

 

[FRKCHICAGO]

If you and your BF can come down to MM tomorrow a bunch of us usually hang out for awhile on Sat. and we can give you and your BF some ideas.Its really hard too do this on the boards because there are so many things you can do. Once you get the bug it becomes a real passion. I can see from your posts your already their.lol

 

[pnyklr]

again check with chris CK performance if you want to do built auto trannies