T5 and turbo/supercharger ?'s

[Anonymous]

Hey guys i had a few questions to help narrow down what my next mod will be -
For a T-5 conversion, currently i have an auto, will i have to shorten the drive shaft? If i bolt up an 8" rear, will my 4 lug wheels still fit?

Do you all recommend a turbo or supercharger? I am looking for MAXIMUM performance. I have Ross Racing forged pistons, polished rod beams, and Total Seal file fit rings, so boost pressure can be high. What is the approx. cost for such a setup, with inter-cooler etc.? Lastly, is this worth it rather than just a 100hp bolt on NOS system?
I really appreciate the help, sorry about all of the questions
josh

 

[65coupei6]

1.) For a T5 yes you have to shorten the driveshaft.
2.) If you get a 8" from a Maverick with a 4-lug pattern yes your rims will fit. Or else all other 8" are 5 lug..
3.) I am thinking of a tubo myself. I have a 9.6 compression so I would have to keep the boost down but it will work. Most people like supercharger's. I don't know the total cost yet but my buddy has a spare tubo so that part will be free.
4.) It depends what kind of power you want. With a tubo or supercharger you always have the power. With NOS you use it when you want.

 

[66Sprint6]

Hey 66mustang,
how much was it to do all that bottom end work?? The pistons, rings etc. I am lookin into boosting by next summer (supercharger) and I want to be able to get alot out of it
Matt

 

[Anonymous]

Actually, not all 8" are 4-lug. My '69 Fastback 'Stang (I6 of course) has a 8" with 4-lugs. Same thing with a '66 Coupe I6 Mustang w/8" I had a few years ago.

Edit: I meant to write that not all other 8" are 5-lug, as suggested above.

 

[Anonymous]

the pistons were $650
the rings were $170
polished rod beam, custom job
rest was your basic machine work, re-aligning rods, etc.