Now we brought the main unit over to the car and installed it behind the radiator fan, this is a very close fit, but the unit will slip on if aligned properly. You must not force it.
When does a V-6 engine crank out more power than a V-8? When it’s boosted by a power adder system such as a turbo or supercharger.In the case of ProCharger, we found a system that delivers excellent power and drivability
We recently received a call from Jeff Ruff, owner of our January/February 2008 cover vehicle. He informed us that he was headed over to Dallas Mustang and wanted to know if we were interested in following along as they installed a ProCharger unit on his car. Jeff’s Mustang has the factory 3.8-liter motor, which from the factory is rated at approximately 210 HP. Once the unit was installed the motor cranked out 260 HP – very close to the level of the factory stock GT V-6 engine.
We arrived at Dallas Mustang early one morning and watched as the staff prepared and installed the ProCharger kit onto Jeff’s car. About five hours later, Dallas Mustang was performing the last step on the car, and we were loading up to head back to the office.
The instructions we found were easy to follow, and the knowledgeable folks at Dallas Mustang made the installation look easy. While the skilled do-it-yourselfer could do the install, it is recommended that you have a ProCharger certified shop do the work because if the unit is not installed correctly, serious engine damage can occur.
Follow along as we generate V-8 level power from 3.8 liters, but a few points to consider before you start the installation:
Check to make sure that the factory crank pulley is installed on the car.
Your engine cannot have an aftermarket chip or programmer installed.
Once the unit is installed, you will have to run the car on 91-octane gas.
Ready to saddle up partner? If so, here’s the secret to “powerizing” your Mustang. Enjoy the ride.
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- Our V-6 Mustang is prepared to undergo a magical transformation.
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- First, we unloaded the box that was delivered to Dallas Mustang via UPS and laid the contents out on a table. We checked off each part against the master list to make sure that they all were there.
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- We disconnected the battery on the car.
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- Then, we removed the radiator cover shroud using a pushpin removal tool. We used a flat head screwdriver to remove the crank case vent hose, disconnected the mass airflow sensor (MAF) and the factory air intake.
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- We loosened and removed the power steering reservoir and set it aside.
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- We installed the powering steering relocation bracket to the top of the driver’s side shock tower, and after extending the hoses, reinstalled the reservoir.
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- Next we needed to lengthen the MAF plug. We cut the plug about 1-inch from the end, this will ensure that we have plenty of room to splice. The kit provides a bundle of color-matched wire. We stripped 1/2-inch off both sides of the wire and soldered the two sets of wire together before sliding a 1-inch piece of heat shrink tube over the two soldiered joints and melting the tubing with heat.
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- The main ProCharger unit is attached in front of the power steering pump. In order to install this unit we had to replace the factory bolts with 10mm bolts and 3-inch spacers. We started by removing them one at time and then replacing them with the bolt and spacers provide in the kit.
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- The main ProCharger unit is attached in front of the power steering pump. In order to install this unit we had to replace the factory bolts with 10mm bolts and 3-inch spacers. We started by removing them one at time and then replacing them with the bolt and spacers provide in the kit.
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- Before we could continue we had to remove the front bumper, which is held on by only a few bolts.
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- The ProCharger unit requires that aluminum spacers be installed to the right of the water pump. To do this we removed the three bolts that are on the top of the water pump and underneath the power steering pump. We unbolted the factory bolts, inserted the spacers in front of the spacer, and then retightened them down. We found that on this car the metal line for the power steering was in our way, so we raised the car up on the lift and then slightly bent the line in order for the spacer to fit. We removed the factory idler pulley and reinstalled it using the bolt and spacer provided. Next, we installed the top bracket for the intercooler, which attaches underneath the factory hood latch. We loosed the two bolts, then placed the bracket behind the latch and reinstalled the screws.
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- The ProCharger unit requires that aluminum spacers be installed to the right of the water pump. To do this we removed the three bolts that are on the top of the water pump and underneath the power steering pump. We unbolted the factory bolts, inserted the spacers in front of the spacer, and then retightened them down. We found that on this car the metal line for the power steering was in our way, so we raised the car up on the lift and then slightly bent the line in order for the spacer to fit. We removed the factory idler pulley and reinstalled it using the bolt and spacer provided. Next, we installed the top bracket for the intercooler, which attaches underneath the factory hood latch. We loosed the two bolts, then placed the bracket behind the latch and reinstalled the screws.
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- The ProCharger unit requires that aluminum spacers be installed to the right of the water pump. To do this we removed the three bolts that are on the top of the water pump and underneath the power steering pump. We unbolted the factory bolts, inserted the spacers in front of the spacer, and then retightened them down. We found that on this car the metal line for the power steering was in our way, so we raised the car up on the lift and then slightly bent the line in order for the spacer to fit. We removed the factory idler pulley and reinstalled it using the bolt and spacer provided. Next, we installed the top bracket for the intercooler, which attaches underneath the factory hood latch. We loosed the two bolts, then placed the bracket behind the latch and reinstalled the screws.
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- The kit is supplied with a large intercooler unit that will hang in front of the factory radiator. We took this unit and bolted it onto upper bracket that we had installed a few steps ago.
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- To ensure the unit was securely in place, we installed the driver’s side and passenger’s side support brackets.
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- To ensure the unit was securely in place, we installed the driver’s side and passenger’s side support brackets.
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- Before going any further we looped the serpentine belt over the pulleys according to the supplied instructions.
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- Next, we began getting the ProCharger unit ready for installation. We first began by bolting the ProCharger unit and two pulleys to the bracket.
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- Now we brought the main unit over to the car and installed it behind the radiator fan, this is a very close fit, but the unit will slip on if aligned properly. You must not force it.
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- This type of unit does not require oil from the pan, it requires that oil be added to the main unit and then it must be changed every other oil change. We unscrewed the fill plug and emptied the contents into the unit. This has a small drag plug at the bottom of the unit that is used to drain the oil.
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- This type of unit does not require oil from the pan, it requires that oil be added to the main unit and then it must be changed every other oil change. We unscrewed the fill plug and emptied the contents into the unit. This has a small drag plug at the bottom of the unit that is used to drain the oil.
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- Next, we installed the series of hoses according to the diagram; it is recommended that you don’t secure these until you make sure that everything is fit into the right location. Here you see an underside view of the hoses.
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- Next, we installed the series of hoses according to the diagram; it is recommended that you don’t secure these until you make sure that everything is fit into the right location. Here you see an underside view of the hoses.
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- Next, we finished placing the serpentine belt over all of the pulleys and checked to make that all was secure before bolting on the air filter and front bumper.
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- Once the install was complete, Dallas Mustang removed the factory injectors and replaced with the 39-pound injectors, this will provide the needed fuel to the new injectors.
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- The final appearance – the ProCharger is installed and ready to run. Performance is greatly improved and makes the V-6 far more powerful than the standard GT V-6 without the weight penalty.
Dallas Mustang
Dept. MCP
10720 Sandhill Road
Dallas, TX 75238
800.MUSTANG
www.dallasmustang.com
Accessible Technologies, Inc.
Dept. MCP
14801 W. 114th Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66215
913.338.2886
www.procharger.com
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