Crustang to Mustang
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For a first time engine builder which is easier and more cost efficient?
200ci Supercharging or Turbocharging a 200ci
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- 200 supercharged turbo
This applies only to 200ci
A supercharger is easier to mount than a turbocharger and wastegate system.
Superchargers use a conventional header for an exhaust system.
The very efficient superchargers that are designed for relatively high boost, cost more than a turbocharger setup.
Superchargers use a conventional header for an exhaust system.
The very efficient superchargers that are designed for relatively high boost, cost more than a turbocharger setup.
Crustang to Mustang
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Which one do you suggest?
What is your total budget for this car? It would help folks making suggestions if they knew that figure.
Crustang to Mustang
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So, I was only going to spend at most $1,000 on the engine. But preferably less than that.
Crustang to Mustang
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The body of my Mustang is in pretty rough shape so I need to make sure I got enough money to fix it.
A supercharged engine making enough power to lift the front end of your car is in the $10K range.
That not counting on the power train behind the engine to handle the torque.
Crustang to Mustang
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So could I even turbocharge for $1,000?
No
The EFI system alone to supply fuel to a turbocharged or supercharged engine is over $1000.
The engine will need to be rebuild with forged pistons and aftermarket camshaft.
It will need to have a good breathing cylinder head which is several thousand $s when completed.
And the list goes on.
I'm not sure that you can do a properly machined stock engine rebuild for a $1000.
Crustang to Mustang
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Okay, I guess I'll put my money in rollers and solid lifters...
What do you expect to gain with roller rocker arms?
As Kritas says, focus on getting the body, floors and subframe in solid shape so you've got a reliable platform to work with. The 200 six is a good economy engine, but not very conducive to high performance with that log head. So have it running good for the time being, but save your cash and stay away from speed equipment for it. Your best bet for a $1000 budget would be a swap to a Windsor V8. Shop around for a good running SBF. A carbureted engine would be the simplest but if its an EFI version, you'll need the computer and all the wiring too. For my project I bought a complete '94 F150 2WD for $550 so I was able to drive it and evaluate the engine and running gear before purchase and drive home, That way I got pretty much everything needed for the swap.
If you're really obsessed with an inline six, look for a 250 that you can build and boost. But as Pmuller says be prepared to open your wallet wider.
Good luck with your project.
If you're really obsessed with an inline six, look for a 250 that you can build and boost. But as Pmuller says be prepared to open your wallet wider.
Good luck with your project.
Crustang to Mustang
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250's aren't very common where I live. I posted a wanted add for a 250 cylinder head, though. And I'd like to keep an inline just because they're unique. I f I swap it'll be for a 300.
Crustang to Mustang
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I've heard that they can work wonders. And can save on your valve stems.
What do you mean by "Work Wonders"
Have you priced a set of roller rocker arms and lifters and pushrods?
If swapping to a 300 or 4.9 just note that they are about 3" longer than the 200 or 250, so look at what you'll have to do to accommodate.
Crustang to Mustang
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I've seen people do it with little to no modifications. I would need a cowl hood, though.
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By "work wonders" I mean increase HP. I have not priced the roller rocker arms yet.
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