UPDATE on the "Reload" perf. Pkg from MRT!

[wally05]

The following is from IMBOC.com courtesy of Greg.

"Here is the latest update from Scott Hoag on the Reload package.

'We are making some revisions to the hood style....making the lines all flow correctly...the signal indicators are engineered, we are building prototypes now. Qtr windows are looking good, serial numbering scheme is in the art work phase,Turbo kit is done, exhaust system is done, suspension system is done, shifter is done. We are finishing up the details on a wheel/tire package. I expect we are looking at 8 to 10 weeks to have the entire kit ready to go.'

The turbo kit I posted is the kit that will be available for the Bullitt. Although not mentioned I think the brake upgrade is also complete. I may have some photos to share soon!!

This is the brake upgrade package with a few changes mentioned before. I believe it was red calipers with Reload engraved.

SSBC Big Brake Upgrade

Brought to Mustang enthusiasts by Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation - a Tri-Power front Brake system specially designed for the 2005+ Mustang front axle with a minimum 17" wheel size. The kit includes Force 10 Tri-Power 3-piston aluminum calipers, high performance pads and turbo slotted rotors with Xtra Life plating. The system bolts to stock spindles and calipers have a clear anodized finish. Rotor specs: 13" diameter. 1.250" thick, directional venting (curved vane), 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern and standard slotted and painted finish. Caliper specs: Tri-Power, 3-pistons, 38mm piston size, constructed of Aluminum with standard clear anodized finish. Optional finishes include: polished or powder coated (red, blue, black, yellow, silver or orange)" We're pretty sure you can buy the stuff separately (in sections) rather than the whole kit at once, but it will definitely get your bullitt movin! Korey

[Airwolf]

Sounds cool, need some pictures from MRT though!

[wally05]

The turbo kit is on the site and will get the bullitt to 550hp... and it's bolt-on..

[Airwolf]

Hm, why a turbo and not a supercharger?

[DarkFireGT]

I can't wait to see pictures of this beast.

[HG3535]

I want to see the hood!!!

[1 BULLITT]

Originally Posted by Airwolf

Hm, why a turbo and not a supercharger?

I'm wondering the same. My understanding and limited experience with a turbo is the additional consumption of motor oil.

[Airwolf]

Does a turbo or supercharger effect the fuel consumption at all?

[1 BULLITT]

You might like to post the question over at the GT Performance forum. Those who have S/C'd their GTs will be able to answer.

The 4.6 s/c Roush & Saleen have GGT so I would assume by the mpg that they do. The turbo Capri I had was not economical.

[RCSignals]

Originally Posted by Airwolf

Does a turbo or supercharger effect the fuel consumption at all?

It depends on the weight of your shoes

[goesfast]

Originally Posted by wally05

The turbo kit is on the site and will get the bullitt to 550hp... and it's bolt-on..

550hp is a lot of yank for this car. Dare I say there will be some traction problems? 400-450hp is plenty for this car, but that's just me.

[RCSignals]

550HP would seem to be pushing the limit for non-forged internals as well?

[wally05]

Then S/C it. It's the amount of boost that you have to worry about...

[wally05]

Originally Posted by 1 BULLITT

You might like to post the question over at the GT Performance forum. Those who have S/C'd their GTs will be able to answer.
The 4.6 s/c Roush & Saleen have GGT so I would assume by the mpg that they do. The turbo Capri I had was not economical.

S/C's don't really affect mileage unless you open it up enough that the s/c kicks in. that has been told to me by many s197 s/c owners. The GGT is there b/c the epa probably factors in the hard acceleration more, which would hurt your mileage.

[RCSignals]

Originally Posted by wally05

Then S/C it. It's the amount of boost that you have to worry about...

??? Technically a turbo charger is a S/C. They both do the same thing, only difference is what 'drives' them.

Boost is boost, and boost to get a stock engine with non-forged internals to 550 HP may be pushing things? Maybe not. Someone must know.

[wally05]

I understand that. What I was saying is that an S/C isn't going to push you to 550hp, maybe 400 something at the most, which is perfectly safe for the stock internals.

[Airwolf]

The 400hp Whipple from Ford racing only has 5psi of boost, vs this turbo's 8psi of boost, PSI is alot higher.

[goesfast]

Roush is currently offering a S/C for the 4.6 3-valve that claims 445hp at the flywheel on 5psi of boost c/w intercooler. Remember that 1 lb. of boost equals 7% more hp, therefore 5 lbs. of boost equals 35% more power from the original hp of the engine. Any difference is made up within the supercharger itself (and intercooler charge).

[RCSignals]

Originally Posted by wally05

I understand that. What I was saying is that an S/C isn't going to push you to 550hp, maybe 400 something at the most, which is perfectly safe for the stock internals.

That depends on the boost level of the S/C and the tune.
S/C isn't going to be just 400hp at the most and that's it.
Not every turbo charger is going to push to 550hp either.

So we are still at the question of whether 550hp on a stock non-forged internals 3v is 'safe' and for how long. That's what is being offered in the reload package.

[wally05]

I know it's going to be more than 400hp, I was just saying that in the area of 400 something and I've heard stock internals taking a fair amount of boost. 550hp may be too much, but we'll see.