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HTC.com Forum Forums HEMI performance Superchargers/Turbo What supercharger should I get?Moderators: MrHemi
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If I was to get a supercharger which should I get? I was hoping kenne bell would get theirs available sometime but who knows when that will be. I'm actually kinda scared to install one since my truck is fast as hell already and if my truck makes 500+ HP I'll have to modify susp. brakes, wheels, tires, etc. so that I don't end up dead trying to drive the beast. Just wondering which was best to get in case I go crazy and decide to buy one.
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Truck of the Month March 2005  |
For superchargers, there a 2 that I know of.
GSM and Procharger. Then there is the STS turbocharger. You will not have to do all those other things unless you build the engine into a drag machine. '04 Hemi Ram 1500 SLT, QC, 4X4, STS Turbo 5/9# boost, SCT Tuner with Hemifever tune 4.56 Gears, 450+rwhp/500+rwtq B&M Megashifter |
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"Jason" |
Is the problem with part throttle boost the same with superchargers as it is on a turbo system?
Jason 2007 QC 1500 Lonestar Bright White Debadged except hemi & dodge badges Motive 4.56 Gears/ Jet Stream Air Scoop/ 3rd Strike Intake polished aluminium with amsoil filter and pre filter/ Aero Turbine 3030XL Dumped 18 inches behind cab  |
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Truck of the Month March 2005 |
The part throttle boost condition is caused by faulty tuning.
It probably won't matter how its boosted. '04 Hemi Ram 1500 SLT, QC, 4X4, STS Turbo 5/9# boost, SCT Tuner with Hemifever tune 4.56 Gears, 450+rwhp/500+rwtq B&M Megashifter |
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I am just begining to look into putting on a supercharger on my hemi. I was wondering how badly everyone's gas mileage was affected and how was the power increase? I was also wondering what brand would be best? (Kenne-belle, paxton, whipple,gsm?)
2004 Ram HEMI ,QC, 4x2, air raid intake, power aid throttle body spacer, flowmaster 40 series mufflers, dual exhaust out the rear, HID headlights. |
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"Steve" |
You'll get better mileage from a turbo. At freeway cruising speeds, you can drive it at 0 boost/0 vacuum, therby not needing extra fuel. In fact mileage is increased because even though there's no boost, the turbo is spooling enough to give the motor the air it needs without it having to work hard
2004 Black 1500 QC 4x4 Laramie FHO 370 cu in stroker StS Turbo intercooled, meth injection edge 3000 stall Sharadon hybrid trans 4.56 gears Stock 20's |
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"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck owner  |
Welcome to HTC truly_wicked1 - we're glad you joined us!
I agree with Steve... a blower is on all the time. I had a GSM system on my '03 - that baby was kicking on at rpms as low as 1500. Gas mileage wasn't really an issue back then though. As far as power increase... the best dyno run I had was 419 RWHP. ______________________________________________________________________________ HTC.com web site HTC.com store HTC.com calendar HTC.com National map 2003 Hemi Ram - Supercharged. 520 HP, 14 mpg... traded in for a 2006 SRT8 Grand Cherokee - bone stock. 420 HP, 16 mpg... traded in for a 2007 BMW 335i - twin turbo. 325 HP, 33 mpg               |
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"Jay" President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist  |
 truly_wicked12003, Std. SWB, SLT, 20", 4:56 gear, AFE CAI, Superchip, 6.1 cam, 6.1 heads, Manley springs, retainers, pushrods, Edelbrock Hedders, 195 T-Stat, 8.2 Taylor, AEM, Power Wire, ARC-1,Amsoil Everything, and more. Veni Vidi Vici HTC.com Titan Killer Club        |
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HTC.com Sponsor 3rdStrike Performance President, Missouri Chapter Truck of the Month March 2006  |
 truly_wicked1. Guys, before you start thinking of putting in a supercharger or turbocharger, I would HIGHLY recommend upgrading your transmission first! Our trans don't like to hold much more than 500 hp.....things tend to break! Personally though, I like the Procharger setup.Check out my new EBAY store!! Duane Garrett Owner - 3rd Strike Performance.com Phone: 573-258-9999   HTC SPONSOR Customer's Rides My Space My Car Domain Page! 3rdstrike@charter.net  *******We Support Our Troops!********              |
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Thank you all for the warm welcome to the site. I am going to do a lot of research on this subject before I make any choices, besides I will not be doing it for a while. Also I was wondering if anyone knows if Squires Turbo Systems makes a kit for the 4.7 V-8. My brother is looking and I have not been able to find anything for it. He has an '03 dodge ram with the 4.7L V-8. Thank you all for your help. I am sure I will have more questions for you all on turbos for the HEMI. Once again thank you all for the warm welcome.
2004 Ram HEMI ,QC, 4x2, air raid intake, power aid throttle body spacer, flowmaster 40 series mufflers, dual exhaust out the rear, HID headlights. |
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"Steve" |
LOL..........The stock pistons in the motor don't like it either 2004 Black 1500 QC 4x4 Laramie FHO 370 cu in stroker StS Turbo intercooled, meth injection edge 3000 stall Sharadon hybrid trans 4.56 gears Stock 20's |
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"Steve" |
I don't see why you couldn't buy the sts kit for the 4.7 using the hemi kit. It's still a dodge rams.....Tuning will be different, but just call the guys at STS and check with them. They also sell universal kits 2004 Black 1500 QC 4x4 Laramie FHO 370 cu in stroker StS Turbo intercooled, meth injection edge 3000 stall Sharadon hybrid trans 4.56 gears Stock 20's |
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HTC.com Sponsor 3rdStrike Performance President, Missouri Chapter Truck of the Month March 2006 |
No, they don't do they! Lol. I know you have had a lot of experience with that too!  Looking forward to checking out your truck at Niagra!Check out my new EBAY store!! Duane Garrett Owner - 3rd Strike Performance.com Phone: 573-258-9999 HTC SPONSOR Customer's Rides My Space My Car Domain Page! 3rdstrike@charter.net *******We Support Our Troops!******** |
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