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Installing Supercharger with 150k opinions

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by CrunchTimeHD, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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    CrunchTimeHD

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    Ok so my truck will be paid off next month and I really want to put a supercharger on it but a little skeptical with the motor having 150k on It. Looking for advice of which supercharger to install and if it's a smart move or not because of the mileage.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    snivilous

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    I installed a magnuson at 214k and upgraded the pulley for more boost, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. At 240k+ now and tow 4000lbs or more almost every weekend through the mountains. With more miles just requires you to be a bit more vigilant to how well the truck is running. I monitor my air fuel ratio, coolant temp, trans temps, etc. all the time plus listen to the truck closely---which I'm of the opinion you should do anyways even if your truck is brand new, but it's a bit more imperative once you're making more power plus adding in a bit higher mileage.

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  3. Feb 22, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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    BecauseRacecar

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    You can get a compression/leakdown test performed (or do it yourself) to evaluate the health of your engine. Assuming you're not having internal problems, the only other outlier might be vacuum hoses and things. All that rubber and plastic dry rots overtime and can crack.

    The worst thing when adding boost (and even on engines boosted from the factory) is having to chase down vacuum/boost leaks from worn out or poorly seated hoses. Bad for you from a diagnosis perspective, and bad for the engine from running lean or rich.

    That being said, be smart about it and you should have no issue. Engines usually don't just wear out for no reason.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    dirtydeeds

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    Give Keith Carty a call at 760-877-4234, he has a super charger on his '13. He would be a great resource to talk to.

    Thanks, Shawna
     
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