2014 gt/cs mod installation for season 2014
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Hi Roush, why did you go with carbon fiber? Just wondering. I know it is strong and less weight but it must of cost a pretty penny. I have aluminum, never considered cf. I wonder how long it will be before cf is used for engine internals. Technology is growing in metallurgy and I could see that happening in the not too distant future.
GL with the build.
GL with the build.
I have decided to install a phase1 Roushcharger on my 5.0. Mods removed are : Kooks shorty headers,Boss strut tower brace and Steeda cold air induction. The supercharger will be installed by Real Speed. The 5.0 was brought to Real Speed today. The supercharger compliments the rest of the 5.0's modifications............ SEASON 2014.
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Have you tried a water/meth injection? My 4.6 2V has stock internals and I'm at 390rwhp now (vortech V3). I am so tempted to see the gains of the added octane to increase timing but don't want to push my luck with stock internals. In your 5.0 with a Roush SC you could see an additional 40+ hp with meth I would think. If you decide to ever go that route keep me in the loop, I'd be interested in the results.
On a second question why didn't you go with a Whipple on the new 5.0? Seeing what you've done in the past the Roush phase 1 is a little light on HP.
On a second question why didn't you go with a Whipple on the new 5.0? Seeing what you've done in the past the Roush phase 1 is a little light on HP.
The Whipple does have a different aproach to the curve. The new Eaton superchargers that Roush uses are fantastic. Phase 1 kit 575 HP to the crank. They also have an upgrade phase 2 kit 625 hp to the crank. I wanted to see the difference in the superchargers when applied to both automatics. Both kits are similiar in parts except, that ROUSHCHARGER is roots and the WHIPPLE is not. The Whipple does seem to have the edge as more of a torque monster. The rear wheel power should be around 485 HP with the Roushcharger. You loose some because of the auto. Internals remain stock. I am not going a METH/WATER route at all. New fuel rails and radiator ,with 47lb injectors. Its a nicely worked kit. The 5.0 will have more HP than my 4.6L , but not alot more. I went conservative on hp and torque initially. The Roushcharger matched to the new carbonfiber driveshaft makes for a nice match . 
SEASON 2014...........50 YEARS OF MUSTANG
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New Borla Atak, BBK x pipe, GT500 front dust shields, powerslot rotors, GT500 lower control arms , Ford racing P springs, Boss 302 brake lines, HP Hawk pads, Steeda Panhard bar, Ford Racing sway bar kit, Eibach shocks and struts 355 gears , and Torsen T2 are now intalled on my 5.0. Real Speed continues to work on the 2014 5.0. Roushcharger due to arrive later next week.
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