What is better for A 2001 Mustang GT, supercharger or turbo?
I think you also have to consider that you will also need other mods to handle either installation (breathing, clutch, ride, and handling) and you might want to factor all into your buying decision. The turbo is more expensive and has more aggressive boost. Bear in mind the GT’s engine has stock internals so turbo may have greater risk to the engine. Most GT’s take better to a supercharger and I agree that Kenne Bell or Whipple are best suited (steadier boost) and both offer easy installation packages. Its easy to look at the dyno charts for all the superchargers that fit the 4.6 GT engine, and see the boost curves if you are handling the installation yourself before making your supercharger choice. If a performance shop is doing the work, sit down with them. Supercharged, with the engine reprogrammed (predator chip) and other appropriate modifications (exhaust-catbacks & x-pipe, breathing) will likely take the GT to the range of 380 -400 rwhp, which is approaching the limit for this e
