To Supercharge or not to Supercharge...is that even a question?

[Rayman]

I am in my 60’s too and just supercharged my 2024 manual GT. First of all, this is the 4th quarter of life and since you can’t take it with you…YOLO. I also own a 2019 Z06 with auto transmission but wanted a manual with some kick and it exceeded my expectations. I used Lebanon Ford and they were great. As the others mentioned if you drive it normal you won’t notice the difference until you step on it. I did add some wider tires to help control the extra ponies.

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[GregB-Dark-Horse]

I'll bet your Mustang thinks you don't need that G/F

LOL! She really is into fast cars, muscle cars, exotics, race cars like F1... She loves being in the DH. I did scare her a bit one day with the DH, probably why she says I don't need anymore power. All good.... Not the first muscle car I have owned and not the first time I've been behind over 500 HP.

 

[Sinthor 5.56]

Would like to see the multiple 200k supercharged mustangs that dealer is talking about....

Yeah, that may have been exaggeration...who knows? They did point to a 2010 Mustang sitting in the service bay, but I didn't go look at the odometer.

 

[Gojiras breath]

I can't speak specifically about a mustang. I procharged my f250 gas 7.3. I was scared about the power prior to doing it, being how light the rearend is. 2 years and no issues. 1/2 throttle is plenty, rarely go full throttle. Full throttle is manageable. Especially with the base sized pulley which is needed for warranty.

A centrigul supercharger does not hit as hard. Its like a turbo, it increases as rpm goes up. This seems like the way to go if concerned about too much power to soon. I can't get past the looks of it though. You loose that great look of the dual throttle body balance.

I think these cars are different than hipo cars of the past. I know someone who bought a viper and hated it as a daily driver. From suspension comfort to uncontrollable power.

I think if you were able to test drive one your concerns would vanish.

 

[robvas]

A centrigul supercharger does not hit as hard. Its like a turbo, it increases as rpm goes up.

It's nothing like a turbo and that's not how a turbo works.

Boost curves of the 3 types:

 

[Jdio]

I’ve 2 roush pp s550s lots of fun! Magnaride is a must. But too much for the back roads i drive on. I’m now on my 2nd s650 without. And push them hard into turns without a 2nd thought! I have noticed supercharged s650s are selling in the 70’s to 80k! With low miles…so it got me thinking my current s650 may get a whipple!

 

[ohioguy]

While new to Mustangs, and some of the warrantied kits, I am fairly familiar with supercharging late model cars.

The power is great, but to really put it down, you need some straight roads. You will also need better tires and wheels so you don't just spin the wheels when you tip the throttle.

I have found that factory engineered kits have better drivability and power application. Tuner kits can get close to OEM quality but it takes a lot of work between you and your tuner to get it "right" - do you have the patience for that? Factory kits tend to have a good baseline tune and have the best drivability - true jump in and drive it.

I would really try to find a supercharged car to drive. The "butt dyno" maybe the best way to tell if you will see the value for the spend.

 

[Frogdog1]

Okay, before i get started with what might seem like a stupid question to many of you, let me give you a little backstory. I am nearly sixty, I live on a winding mountain road in the middle of nowhere and I drive about 4K miles in a good year. My question is "Should I add a supercharger from Ford to my 2025 Mustang GT?" I usually just trade in every year but I have always wanted a supercharged Mustang and I feel I may be getting to age where my years of being able to enjoy one are limited. I will not be drag racing, tracking it, nor any other type of tom foolery the young people get into with it. I just want to enjoy the sound and the fury of it. I want to feel what a Mustang feels like closer to it's full potential. Is it worth it? I would still be driving this as my main car the rare times I do leave my property. Does the supercharger make it impractical for normal use? Will I end up wrapped around a tree? I have high speed driving training, grew up blasting down country roads (great grandson of a true ridge runner) and am quite a good driver but I am not getting any younger. I am at an age where I am more established so the cost is not prohibitive (why can we only afford the fun stuff once we are too old, or sensible to fully enjoy it) but I am also very cheap so I want to know I am making the right decision before spending the money. Especially in this economy. However, since I am at the age where no one even pretends to be surprised if you just drop dead, I think I might want to risk it while I still can. Opinions? Especially from people that have done it.

Also, any recommendations on which kit. The Ford one would be the easiest and has a warranty but I'm curious if there is a reason to consider other options. I don't want to have to make any internal engine mods if I don't have to.

Re-read your post. I would not recommend you supercharge your car for the simple reason that you've aged yourself into a "no" decision. I don't age people like you do, including myself. It runs in my family. My dad bought a Mustang Coyote engined GT at 86 y.o. I can't think like you do and I don't mean that as an insult, we're just different and people age themselves differently all other things equal. You already have a very fast car. Just another angle on it, FWIW.

 

[LouG]

You don't need it, but you want it, so do it.
Personally, I don't see the value of spending $NZ20k+ on a blower, nearly 500 horsies is plenty for our roads and my driving needs.
I will spend some bucks on suspension upgrades in the future though. A trans tune sounds like a good thing too.
And, at our age, who the hell is going to say no to us?

 

[TheYankeeMarshal]

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You'd have to study the math, but if trading vehicles often, leasing might be worthwhile. One of my neighbors liked cars and always driving a new or near-new car. She always leased; it was something she enjoyed doing with her money. Always with a new BMW, Land Rover, Lexus or something of the sort.

No one offers a one year lease.

 

[John S]

As a Boomer that missed out on a mid-life crisis, I'm considering adding an ESS kit to my Mach 1 w/Tremec 6-speed because it's so simple and lightweight (and low cost compared some other options.) I grew up on big block muscle cars and I had to develop disciplined throttle and brake management for the crappy tires of the era, especially during winter driving, and I'm familiar with testing and daily driving a variety of early and modern turbocharged cars. I have not driven any supercharged Mustangs to know first hand what to expect so my question is: For daily driving, is there much difference between how the car drives with the instant boost/torque of a positive displacement blower vs centrifugal blower that builds its boost with RPM?

 

[robvas]

I have not driven any supercharged Mustangs to know first hand what to expect so my question is: For daily driving, is there much difference between how the car drives with the instant boost/torque of a positive displacement blower vs centrifugal blower that builds its boost with RPM?

Neither of them make boost at low throttle inputs

I personally wouldn't want a centri with a manual, but you should try to drive both setups before you buy.

 

[Paul's stable]

Okay, before i get started with what might seem like a stupid question to many of you, let me give you a little backstory. I am nearly sixty, I live on a winding mountain road in the middle of nowhere and I drive about 4K miles in a good year. My question is "Should I add a supercharger from Ford to my 2025 Mustang GT?" I usually just trade in every year but I have always wanted a supercharged Mustang and I feel I may be getting to age where my years of being able to enjoy one are limited. I will not be drag racing, tracking it, nor any other type of tom foolery the young people get into with it. I just want to enjoy the sound and the fury of it. I want to feel what a Mustang feels like closer to it's full potential. Is it worth it? I would still be driving this as my main car the rare times I do leave my property. Does the supercharger make it impractical for normal use? Will I end up wrapped around a tree? I have high speed driving training, grew up blasting down country roads (great grandson of a true ridge runner) and am quite a good driver but I am not getting any younger. I am at an age where I am more established so the cost is not prohibitive (why can we only afford the fun stuff once we are too old, or sensible to fully enjoy it) but I am also very cheap so I want to know I am making the right decision before spending the money. Especially in this economy. However, since I am at the age where no one even pretends to be surprised if you just drop dead, I think I might want to risk it while I still can. Opinions? Especially from people that have done it.

Also, any recommendations on which kit. The Ford one would be the easiest and has a warranty but I'm curious if there is a reason to consider other options. I don't want to have to make any internal engine mods if I don't have to.

I'm 63 and at 61 had the same thoughts. I have a Whipple supercharger on my 2024 Dark Horse HP Manual. I ordered it right when they came out I was on the pre order list. So I have been running it for 20 months and I love it. In traffic it drives normally in traffic it just is able to scream after 3500 rpm. It is fun every time I drive it. I would go for it never know when it will be to late.

 

[schmeky7]

To the OP, I bought my 2018 GT, premium 400a package with A10, 355 rear when I was 62+. I just turned 69.

Installed a Procharger with P1X on my 2018. Don't wait, don't hesitate, and for goodness sake, don't take the advice of the "don't do it" crowd. Do it. I drive like you do, and there is nothing like my boosted 2018, it's fantastic. Reliable, uber trouble-free and non-intrusive in every way . . . . until you hit the throttle.

Also bought a new 2024GT, Premium, loaded, with the A10. Have a Whipple on order for this one.

Do yourself a favor and enjoy your life, a boosted Mustang is thing of incredible beauty. I have no regrets.

 

[wesg79]

Okay, before i get started with what might seem like a stupid question to many of you, let me give you a little backstory. I am nearly sixty, I live on a winding mountain road in the middle of nowhere and I drive about 4K miles in a good year. My question is "Should I add a supercharger from Ford to my 2025 Mustang GT?" I usually just trade in every year but I have always wanted a supercharged Mustang and I feel I may be getting to age where my years of being able to enjoy one are limited. I will not be drag racing, tracking it, nor any other type of tom foolery the young people get into with it. I just want to enjoy the sound and the fury of it. I want to feel what a Mustang feels like closer to it's full potential. Is it worth it? I would still be driving this as my main car the rare times I do leave my property. Does the supercharger make it impractical for normal use? Will I end up wrapped around a tree? I have high speed driving training, grew up blasting down country roads (great grandson of a true ridge runner) and am quite a good driver but I am not getting any younger. I am at an age where I am more established so the cost is not prohibitive (why can we only afford the fun stuff once we are too old, or sensible to fully enjoy it) but I am also very cheap so I want to know I am making the right decision before spending the money. Especially in this economy. However, since I am at the age where no one even pretends to be surprised if you just drop dead, I think I might want to risk it while I still can. Opinions? Especially from people that have done it.

Also, any recommendations on which kit. The Ford one would be the easiest and has a warranty but I'm curious if there is a reason to consider other options. I don't want to have to make any internal engine mods if I don't have to.

I really want to do mine but ill never get it to a track, i drive 5-10km a day for work all in town, so never anywhere I could use the power, and with the silly "stunt driving" laws here would just very easy to get with that kind of power lol.

but a friend once told me its more fun to drive a "slow" car fast, than a fast car slow.

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