HEY, I have a question. I had a 99 F-150. I placed a ford motorsport supercharger on and it ran sweet. well I sold the truck and still have the S/C. I was wondering if my Rex would handle 6lbs of boost. All I need to do is get a mount plate and some hose conversions. anyone have any Ideas.

Stevo

 

Alright, I know quite a bit about this area (Ford supercharging), what kit number did you use? Centrifugal or positive displacement? With this info, I can tell you everything you need to know.
Sean Cathcart

 

Did you use the roots blower that comes stock on a Lightning?

 

ok i have a bd-10 powerdyne 6psi blower,what would i have to do to get this to fit my car?

 

sean I think that it is centrifugal. i'll get back to you on the kit #

stevo

 

It won't be that hard than. A custom mounting bracket would be the first step, and the most difficult.
Then pullies....
Need that kit number for exact details.
Sean Cathcart

 

hey Sean I have the kit # M-6066-T462. Also should I run premium fuel with the S/C. I remember that I used to with the Ford. Thanks

Stevo

 

Alright, I'll figure out some stuff for you later and post it for you.
Yes, you would need to run premium.
7UP, I'll see what I can do for you too. How does the belt drive sound?
Sean Cathcart

 

the blower only has 6000 miles on it,i got my new 18psi novi for my stang and have no real use for my old 6psi so im gonna try an put it on the rx

 

WHAT?!?!? That truck coudnt get outta its OWN way!!! It lost to my $1500.00 Chevelle!!!

Lay off the CRACK!!!

Rat

 

P.S.

FORDS SUCK!!!!

 

Alright. The info I have received for the kit is relatively basic, but so is the kit.
Kit was to be fitted to a 4.6L or 5.4L Modular motor.
Kit uses a normal Ford racing centrifugal s/c, which means installation would be simplified by a lack of having to supply oil feed and drain lines.
The mounting plate is a single, and looks like it should be easy enough for you to modify via cutting and driling to mount to an RX7.
Fitment of the FMU would be the most critical. I doubt any of the supplied lines would plumb into the provided hardware.
Mounting of the pullies could prose a problem, it would be imperative that they be perfectly aligned.
Simply cutting the provided hoses should allow you to make it from the s/c to the TB, otherwise, a simple pipe could be welded from exhaust.
Make sure the S/c draws through the AFM, and doesn't blow through it.
Don't rev too high until you get the engine checked out on a dyno (for running lean).
Upgraded fuel pump, like a walbro or the likes would be a must.
I think that is it for now....
I really wish I could see the kit assembled!
Sean Cathcart

 

18 psi? You must have a Novi 2000 then? You shoulda gone 3000. Race blower all the way!
What else you got on the stang? I know quite a bit about them. (Actually, a whole **** load).

Basically, just copy the setup that existed on the mustang.
Sean

 

Hey Sean,

I know someone who has a super charger from a 5.0 Thunderbird. Are these easy to hook up to a Rex?

 

Did 5.0 t-birds come stock with chargers? I don't think so, but I know some of the 3.8L did.
If the T-bird is using a centrifugal unit, it will be as easy as it would be for the above two. Mounting it would be the hardest part.
If it is a positive displacement (screw type) blower, like was used OEM on the 3.8L's, count on a lot more work, such as having to set up a custom welded intake manifold.
Sean Cathcart

 

What's this going to do to the seals...?

 

"What's this going to do to the seals...?
"

It's a gonna make them SQUEALS.

(sorry)

It'll bring them to thier end quite in a hurry.
So I hope they are sound, and you'll get SOME time outta the engine.

I recommend 3mm seals before doing this to an NA engine.

 

Well, that's not true at all. Why don't you ask some of the members who have supercharged rexes? MadMaxine, for one....
3mm seals would only be a prevention for detonation from lack of fuel or too much boost with inercooling or aftercooling.
And the seals won't wear out any quicker than they would on a TII making similar horsepower.
Sean

 

"Well, that's not true at all. Why don't you ask some of the members who have supercharged rexes? MadMaxine, for one....
3mm seals would only be a prevention for detonation from lack of fuel or too much boost with inercooling or aftercooling.
And the seals won't wear out any quicker than they would on a TII making similar horsepower."

Just to make me feel better, can you tell me why not?

 

Why they won't come to thier end in a hurry? Better question is why would they? They're made from the same materials as the TII seals, and those seals are fine for 8 psi and 150,000 miles.
Add 5 or 6 psi to a NA, why would the seals be so short lived?
Sean

 

Sean thanks. I have no idea were to get the pump, but I will find one. On my ford we did not need to change the pump. would it pose too much of a problem if I ran it w/o for a while. also I can take a couple of pics and send them if you want. also what side would be the best to mount on. there is a lot of room on the drivers side. but not much to mount to.

Stevo

And WHAT?!?!? That truck coudnt get outta its OWN way!!! It lost to my $1500.00 Chevelle!!!

Jrat you got lucky. I did not see the light turn.

 

Mount it wherever you like, whatever is easiest. I would mount it on the drivers side so that I could easily add a FMIC or a/c later.
As for the pump, try a walbro. Cheap enough; just replaces the stock one.

http://www.k2rd.com/Online_Catalog/FC3S/FC3S-index.htm
here's the pump for $135

This is basically the install.
http://www.1300cc.com/howto/how2/fdpump.htm

Pics would help a great deal.
Sean Cathcart

 

Remove your p/s and a/c and make a mount that bolts up the same way that mount did.
Sean

 

Well I don't want to lose my A/C and I donot have P/S. I live in AZ and it is outraegously f**king hot. I think I ll have to take a look at it too figure a way out.

Stevo

 

Mounting it where the p/s pump would normally go, above the a/c, should still be possible, depending on the blower's size.
Sean