Supercharger???

[krack999]

I think what Livernois did with that build was top notch. I also like the lighter nose feel of the Ecoboost. The GT's just seem to heavy up front for my tastes. I would go a similar route (twin charging) if I was to go "all-in" on a modified Ecoboost. The onlyy difference is that I would go with the NX2 and somehow figure out how to fit a roots blower (ported Eaton M90 or M112) in the engine bay to get more belt whine noise.

Heck, Hellion made a big name for itself twin-charging the 2003 Mustang Cobra where it easily pushed that car to 800-1000HP range.

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[Livernois Motorsports]

I think what Livernois did with that build was top notch. I also like the lighter nose feel of the Ecoboost. The GT's just seem to heavy up front for my tastes. I would go a similar route (twin charging) if I was to go "all-in" on a modified Ecoboost. The onlyy difference is that I would go with the NX2 and somehow figure out how to fit a roots blower (ported Eaton M90 or M112) in the engine bay to get more belt whine noise.

Heck, Hellion made a big name for itself twin-charging the 2003 Mustang Cobra where it easily pushed that car to 800-1000HP range.

Thank you very much for the kind words! Oh yeah I agree the 2.3L Mustangs definitely have a different feel to them with the 4 less cylinders in the nose.

 

[jdsfly]

A client of our's Mustang Race Technologies (MRT) has actually built a pretty slick double-blown 2.3L Mustang with a Vortech V3 centrifugal supercharger. We were fortunate to be a part of this one off custom build and helped out with some extra fueling via our Firestorm high pressure fuel pump upgrade. Once the new pump was installed we also provided our custom dyno tuning services to take this build to a whole new level.

"The 2.3L EcoBoost has proven to be a robust little piece, but its factory fuel pump is a definite roadblock on the path to more power. Tasked with supplying direct-injection demands at somewhere around 3,000 psi, the OEM pump simply runs out of volume anywhere beyond factory boost levels. Luckily, Livernois Motorsports’ new “Firestorm” EcoBoost replacement pump is said to be capable of double the factory fuel volumes, and came along just in time to support the Sport Touring project’s compound boost.

Even so, given the touring – as opposed to racing – focus of the project, MRT’s plan called for keeping stock EcoBoost engine internals and fuel injectors. This meant keeping boost levels reasonable, and presented a delicate tuning task for Livernois’ Dan Millen, with the goal being great drivability and more area under the power curve, rather than gonzo peak power numbers."

http://www.mustangandfords.com/feat...blown-sport-touring-2017-ford-mustang-project

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Your the only person I've ever come across that thinks the 2.3 L Ecoboost is a "robust little piece". Most people recognize that it's open deck design is weak and unsuitable for long term operation much beyond 400 whp.
Next you say "the OEM fuel pump simply runs out of volume anywhere beyond factory boost levels". That's just not true.
I've seen numerous people run up around 28 psi boost on the factory stock fuel system and make 370+ whp on the stock long block and turbo, with an E30 tune and common bolt ons. At some point beyond that you'd need to upgrade the fuel system.
The next impediment to increasing power is the stock turbo. It reaches it's limit in the ability to flow more exhaust gas, and when that happens, you get exhaust gas reversion, which can actually lift the cylinder head and cause the head gasket to fail. View attachment 388411 View attachment 388412 View attachment 388413

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