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Old 04-15-2011, 08:00 PM
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1990 Mustang GT Super Charger Question

Hi Guys,

Just hoping to get some answers.

I have a 1990 Mustang GT with the 5.0L and I have added GT40 Intake and Heads. I have also added a Powerdyne Super charger.

The question I have is that I could only pump out 4-5lbs of boost. Supposedly it should pump out 8lbs.

Would an Under Drive Pully Kit cause this?? Since I have that istalled also.

Or Could it be that the GT40 Intake and Heads give no resistance??

Just wondering. I have had this problem since it was first installed.

I know I am just grasping for straws but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance
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Old 04-16-2011, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by pserra
Hi Guys,

Just hoping to get some answers.

I have a 1990 Mustang GT with the 5.0L and I have added GT40 Intake and Heads. I have also added a Powerdyne Super charger.

The question I have is that I could only pump out 4-5lbs of boost. Supposedly it should pump out 8lbs.

Would an Under Drive Pully Kit cause this?? Since I have that istalled also.

Or Could it be that the GT40 Intake and Heads give no resistance??

Just wondering. I have had this problem since it was first installed.

I know I am just grasping for straws but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance
Peter
Could be the belt slipping. Common issue in this type of application.
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Old 04-16-2011, 01:37 AM
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I am sure it is a minor issue and shortly you will have many educated replies-good luck
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Old 04-16-2011, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pserra

Would an Under Drive Pully Kit cause this?? Since I have that istalled also.

That is the problem... An underdrive pulley slows down the speed of your accessories, one of which is the blower.
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Old 04-16-2011, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by roddy
That is the problem... An underdrive pulley slows down the speed of your accessories, one of which is the blower.
I missed that. That would cause your issue for sure.
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Remove the pulley and you'll be golden.
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Old 04-17-2011, 08:57 AM
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So do you mean to put all the original pully back on?

or

Do mean, put a smaller pully on the Super Charger

Thanks
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I am a big fan of stock, other guys not so much. New answers coming shortly lol
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Old 04-17-2011, 10:51 AM
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Ditch your underdrive pulleys and go back to stock. Once you know where you are at you can look into a smaller blower pulley to get even more out of it if you choose.
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If you want more power through pullies, throw the underdrives in the garbage and put a bigger crank pully on (overspeeds the blower), or a smaller blower pully on (overspeeds the blower).
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