Explorer Express no longer advertises a supercharger kit for the Explorer SOHC V6 but they still offer it for the Ranger SOHC V6. It uses the Eaton/Magnusan MP62 supercharger with a by-pass valve for better fuel economy when no boost is needed. There's also a used one on eBay listed for $2500. Is anyone familiar with the kit and know if it would fit easily in my 2000 Explorer Sport with the SOHC V6?
Yes, I know that a turbocharger would cost less and produce as much or more boost but there would be a lot more clutter in the engine compartment with a turbocharger than a supercharger.
Yes, I've considered a centrifugal supercharger such as a Rotrex or a Vortech but they take up a lot of space and I can't find room for an intercooler because of my remote oil filters and coolers mounted behind the front bumper.
Yes, I know that a 275 rwhp normally aspirated 5.0 V8 with 4R70W transmission would be more reliable than a 275 rwhp supercharged 4.0 SOHC V6 with a 5R55E transmission. However, I don't plan to race my Sport, I just want a little more acceleration for fun once in a while. In my opinion the engine compartment allows inadequate accessibility to the V6 engine. I assume that the V8 accessibility is worse. A V8 engine and transmission swap is probably the most logical and least expensive approach to achieve my desired rwhp but I want to consider all of the options.
Yes, I know that a turbocharger would cost less and produce as much or more boost but there would be a lot more clutter in the engine compartment with a turbocharger than a supercharger.
Yes, I've considered a centrifugal supercharger such as a Rotrex or a Vortech but they take up a lot of space and I can't find room for an intercooler because of my remote oil filters and coolers mounted behind the front bumper.
Yes, I know that a 275 rwhp normally aspirated 5.0 V8 with 4R70W transmission would be more reliable than a 275 rwhp supercharged 4.0 SOHC V6 with a 5R55E transmission. However, I don't plan to race my Sport, I just want a little more acceleration for fun once in a while. In my opinion the engine compartment allows inadequate accessibility to the V6 engine. I assume that the V8 accessibility is worse. A V8 engine and transmission swap is probably the most logical and least expensive approach to achieve my desired rwhp but I want to consider all of the options.