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<blockquote data-quote="mdoan" data-source="post: 16415286" data-attributes="member: 44126"><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">I did virtually the same upgrades you're looking into about a year ago after buying a used VMP Gen 2. This was also my first Shelby build; mine is a 2010, so should be very similar - if not identical - to the same mod list for a 2012.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)"></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">These are the supporting mods I chose - based largely on feedback from this forum - which have worked without issue for a year of daily driving now. They should work well for your application as well:</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">- Ford 56# injectors. It sounds like 13/14 injectors are the way to go if you're going with a 13/14 blower. These are substantially cheaper than IDX injectors and do the job just fine. I personally prefer to stay with OEM if possible, but that's just me. For Ford parts, these are two vendors that are widely used by SVTP members and sell parts substantially cheaper than most local dealerships (possibly at cost):</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)"><a href="https://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com/" target="_blank">AutoNation Ford White Bear Lake | Parts & Accessories | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake</a></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)"><a href="https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/ford" target="_blank">Ford | TascaParts.com</a></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">- VMP Boost-A-Pump (BAP). You'll need two. I HIGHLY recommend these over the Kenne Bell option - I think those are the two most widely used - because they're plug-n-play. The KB BAP's have to be wired in and I've seen a user or two have issues. The VMP BAP's are a piece of cake.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">- VMP Tune - If you don't find a shop you're comfortable with I've had great success with VMP email tunes. You simply provide your modifications in their online form and they contact you with your goals and email you the tune. If you purchase a pulley from them, the tune is free.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">- Metco Idler Pulley - Do some research on this as I'm not sure about whether it's needed for a 2013/2014 swap. It is needed to use a stock serpentine belt with a VMP blower on our cars. Keep in mind that although the tensioner can adapt to a few pulley sizes, Metco officially only claims their idler pulley works with a 2.4" supercharger pulley. Some of their suppliers claim 2.4" to 2.8" are OK, but I trashed my AC compressor clutch bearing and have some accelerated wear on other accessory pullies that I believe to have been caused by running a 2.8" pulley. For my VMP Gen 2, the 2.6" pulley is the ideal diameter to use with Metco idler and is good for about 700 HP with these mods.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">- SCT Tuner (x4 I believe) - This depends on whether or not you find a shop you want to work with and the tuner they prefer. If you go the VMP tuner route, this is the tuner they work with.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">- JLT CAI - I use the 123mm (Big Air Intake). The used gen 2 blower was shipped with the 148mm (Super Big Air) but it was too big and I had idle issues.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">- Stock Throttle Body - I also have the 67mm TB you mention and unfortunately had idle issues with the VMP tune. It may be too big for the 700hp to 750hp (crank) range. Just keep in mind there is nothing wrong with the stock TB for those power levels in my experience if you prefer a smooth idle and driveability at brake lights, etc.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)"></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204)">Good luck! I hope this info is helpful. I'll edit with any other details if I think of them.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mdoan, post: 16415286, member: 44126"] [left][size=4][color=rgb(204, 204, 204)]I did virtually the same upgrades you're looking into about a year ago after buying a used VMP Gen 2. This was also my first Shelby build; mine is a 2010, so should be very similar - if not identical - to the same mod list for a 2012. These are the supporting mods I chose - based largely on feedback from this forum - which have worked without issue for a year of daily driving now. They should work well for your application as well: - Ford 56# injectors. It sounds like 13/14 injectors are the way to go if you're going with a 13/14 blower. These are substantially cheaper than IDX injectors and do the job just fine. I personally prefer to stay with OEM if possible, but that's just me. For Ford parts, these are two vendors that are widely used by SVTP members and sell parts substantially cheaper than most local dealerships (possibly at cost): [URL='https://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com/']AutoNation Ford White Bear Lake | Parts & Accessories | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake[/URL] [URL='https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/ford']Ford | TascaParts.com[/URL] - VMP Boost-A-Pump (BAP). You'll need two. I HIGHLY recommend these over the Kenne Bell option - I think those are the two most widely used - because they're plug-n-play. The KB BAP's have to be wired in and I've seen a user or two have issues. The VMP BAP's are a piece of cake. - VMP Tune - If you don't find a shop you're comfortable with I've had great success with VMP email tunes. You simply provide your modifications in their online form and they contact you with your goals and email you the tune. If you purchase a pulley from them, the tune is free. - Metco Idler Pulley - Do some research on this as I'm not sure about whether it's needed for a 2013/2014 swap. It is needed to use a stock serpentine belt with a VMP blower on our cars. Keep in mind that although the tensioner can adapt to a few pulley sizes, Metco officially only claims their idler pulley works with a 2.4" supercharger pulley. Some of their suppliers claim 2.4" to 2.8" are OK, but I trashed my AC compressor clutch bearing and have some accelerated wear on other accessory pullies that I believe to have been caused by running a 2.8" pulley. For my VMP Gen 2, the 2.6" pulley is the ideal diameter to use with Metco idler and is good for about 700 HP with these mods. - SCT Tuner (x4 I believe) - This depends on whether or not you find a shop you want to work with and the tuner they prefer. If you go the VMP tuner route, this is the tuner they work with. - JLT CAI - I use the 123mm (Big Air Intake). The used gen 2 blower was shipped with the 148mm (Super Big Air) but it was too big and I had idle issues. - Stock Throttle Body - I also have the 67mm TB you mention and unfortunately had idle issues with the VMP tune. It may be too big for the 700hp to 750hp (crank) range. Just keep in mind there is nothing wrong with the stock TB for those power levels in my experience if you prefer a smooth idle and driveability at brake lights, etc. Good luck! I hope this info is helpful. I'll edit with any other details if I think of them.[/color][/size][/left] [/QUOTE]
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