How To Tell If a Supercharger Will Fit?

[Guest Philosophy]

I have a 5.0L Mustang GT. I would like to know if a super charger from a V8 Buick would work on it. My Parents are scrapping the old Buick pretty soon because it has become an annoyance. Does any supercharger fit on any car? 

 

@techswede, @AlwaysFSX, @terrytek

[Mo5]

With enough tinkering it should fit

[Guest Philosophy]

With enough tinkering it should fit

I am quite good at tinkering xP 

[Sam Z Man]

If you can mill a adapter plate and get a custom intake it should.

[Vendetta]

I have a 5.0L Mustang GT. I would like to know if a super charger from a V8 Buick would work on it. My Parents are scrapping the old Buick pretty soon because it has become an annoyance. Does any supercharger fit on any car? 

 

@techswede, @AlwaysFSX, @terrytek

Well what year is it (get used to including that because it is VERY important). Also what kind of supercharger is it? If it is a centrifugal supercharge it MAY work but would probably need a custom brakcet. Also if it is a turbo then I'm sure you could use the base turbo but would need custom downpipes and intercooler piping all that jazz. Either options probably aren't worth it and adding forced induction to an N/A engine requires a lot other mods to make it work correctly.

[Aruxx]

Is it a centrifugal or a roots-style?  If it's roots you may have trouble finding a place to put it and you might need a new intake depending on how the supercharger's designed.  If it's centrifugal then you should just be able to make a bracket, get a belt, and run a pipe.  Don't forget about tuning and all that other stuff though!  Having a big air pump and a blown engine is no fun.

[Flight1sim]

srry if this is off topic, but what year mustang?

[SleathX1]

Well what year is it (get used to including that because it is VERY important). Also what kind of supercharger is it? If it is a centrifugal supercharge it MAY work but would probably need a custom brakcet. Also if it is a turbo then I'm sure you could use the base turbo but would need custom downpipes and intercooler piping all that jazz. Either options probably aren't worth it and adding forced induction to an N/A engine requires a lot other mods to make it work correctly.

BAM probably the best answer here.

[techswede]

Technically. Yes

But there are many things to consider. 

There must be an intake manifold or bracket for the stock manifold that you can mount the supercharger to that fits onto the engine.

Can your internals handle boost?

Is the supercharger the right size for your engine?

Can you tune the engine so you get the right fuel/air mixture?

et cetera et cetera

I'd suggest taking the supercharger off the buick and then consulting a professional.

[Guest Philosophy]

Well what year is it (get used to including that because it is VERY important). Also what kind of supercharger is it? If it is a centrifugal supercharge it MAY work but would probably need a custom brakcet. Also if it is a turbo then I'm sure you could use the base turbo but would need custom downpipes and intercooler piping all that jazz. Either options probably aren't worth it and adding forced induction to an N/A engine requires a lot other mods to make it work correctly.

I know the mustang is a 1995, the Buick is a 1990s (Not sure which year), It is a centrifugal supercharger. 

[Gung Pow Chicken]

Technically. Yes

But there are many things to consider. 

There must be an intake manifold or bracket for the stock manifold that you can mount the supercharger to that fits onto the engine.

Can your internals handle boost?

Is the supercharger the right size for your engine?

Can you tune the engine so you get the right fuel/air mixture?

et cetera et cetera

I'd suggest taking the supercharger off the buick and then consulting a professional.

I agree ^ 

 

No offense to anyone on this forum but I would still consult a "Professional" My minor was in automotive technology, their is a lot more information needed and preparation to installing a supercharger, and could your engine even handle the extra power? 

[SimpleG]

if it fits in Moogs Honda, it fits in your Mustang

[Guest Philosophy]

Technically. Yes

But there are many things to consider. 

There must be an intake manifold or bracket for the stock manifold that you can mount the supercharger to that fits onto the engine.

Can your internals handle boost?

Is the supercharger the right size for your engine?

Can you tune the engine so you get the right fuel/air mixture?

et cetera et cetera

I'd suggest taking the supercharger off the buick and then consulting a professional.

Will do, my dad is real good at this sort of thing. He used to do this a lot as a kid. But since he is dealing with my daily driver, he wants to be uber careful. Normally I would not Supercharge a car with 100K miles, but this car has a new transmission (2 years ago) and the engine has good compression and no leaks. 

[Guest Philosophy]

I agree ^ 

 

No offense to anyone on this forum but I would still consult a "Professional" My minor was in automotive technology, their is a lot more information needed and preparation to installing a supercharger, and could your engine even handle the extra power? 

The engine should be able to, not much over 100K and it has great compression and no leaks, oil or otherwise. And a new transmission. 

[Guest Philosophy]

srry if this is off topic, but what year mustang?

Its a 1995 GT. 

[Gung Pow Chicken]

The engine should be able to, not much over 100K and it has great compression and no leaks, oil or otherwise. And a new transmission. 

That doesn't mean anything, not every stock engine can handle one...

Is it on stock tune or custom tune ? 

 

I'm not saying you can't, you can just be careful.. I've seen a lot of kids blow their motor by pushing it too far. 

if it's 2x tune then I grantee you will fuck something up. 

 

My toyota tacoma has 400k miles and I put a supercharger on it around 320k. Mileage has nothing to do with it, in no way shape or form. 

[Guest Philosophy]

That doesn't mean anything, not every stock engine can handle one...

Is it on stock tune or custom tune ? 

 

I'm not saying you can't, you can just be careful.. I've seen a lot of kids blow their motor by pushing it too far. 

if it's 2x tune then I grantee you will fuck something up. 

Nah, it'd be low. I mean even on the Buick the supercharger doesn't do a whole lot. I am a little smarter than a kid, too. I am 21 for garsh sake I'd probably do a custom tune. 

[Gung Pow Chicken]

Nah, it'd be low. I mean even on the Buick the supercharger doesn't do a whole lot. I am a little smarter than a kid, too. I am 21 for garsh sake I'd probably do a custom tune. 

I'm 21??

 

Age doesn't make anyone smarter lol, not saying anything lol.

 

I'm just trying to help , I've been working in a garage with my dad since I was a kid and I have an associate degree in Automotive. 

I'm just saying be careful lol, if you ever want to race shoot me a message. I've got a 71 custom deluxe with a 498

[techswede]

Nah, it'd be low. I mean even on the Buick the supercharger doesn't do a whole lot. I am a little smarter than a kid, too. I am 21 for garsh sake I'd probably do a custom tune. 

I'm 21

I'm 23

Bow down to the wisdom that comes with age

[Gung Pow Chicken]

I'm 23

Bow down to the wisdom that comes with age

Who's got more facial hair we will go off that lol, I haven't shaved in a month. 

[Real_PhillBert]

I have a 5.0L Mustang GT. I would like to know if a super charger from a V8 Buick would work on it. My Parents are scrapping the old Buick pretty soon because it has become an annoyance. Does any supercharger fit on any car? 

 

@techswede, @AlwaysFSX, @terrytek

 

Can you give us more info on the supercharger?  

 

If it's a centrifugal supercharger, it will certainly fit. The remaining two important questions become:

 

1) How much work will it be?

2) Is this a good idea?

 

These are far more important than "will it fit?"

 

Who's got more facial hair we will go off that lol, I haven't shaved in a month. 

 

I'm 25, but shaved this morning

[techswede]

Who's got more facial hair we will go off that lol, I haven't shaved in a month. 

Naaw.. Unfair.. I just shaved  <_<

[Guest Philosophy]

I'm 21??

 

Age doesn't make anyone smarter lol, not saying anything lol.

 

I'm just trying to help , I've been working in a garage with my dad since I was a kid and I have an associate degree in Automotive. 

I'm just saying be careful lol, if you ever want to race shoot me a message. I've got a 71 custom deluxe with a 498

I was giving you a hard time, LOL. I was just saying I am not a kid, I think things thru before I do them. I have no doubt your automotive repair penis is bigger than mine. 

[Gung Pow Chicken]

Can you give us more info on the supercharger?  

 

If it's a centrifugal supercharger, it will certainly fit. The remaining two important questions become:

 

1) How much work will it be?

2) Is this a good idea?

 

These are far more important than "will it fit?"

 

 

I'm 25, but shaved this morning

 

 

Naaw.. Unfair.. I just shaved  <_<

I think that makes me better than

[Guest Philosophy]

Naaw.. Unfair.. I just shaved  <_<

 

 

 

I'm 25, but shaved this morning

I shaved this morning also... I have some nice sideburns...