Ford F150 Superchargers and Turbochargers

Looking to supercharge or turbocharge your truck? Do you want to know the difference between the two, which is better, and how much it will cost?

I posted on TGG about TC vs SC and in addition to the information I received on chargers, I also got great information about stroking engines too! Olddog on TGG is a great source for info and I give him many thanks!

Essentially, this thread is for all engines. Any blower can be made to work on any of our F-150 engines, including the 4.2L, with a little extra work. But, I have been cautioned, you really should purchase a complete kit versus putting your own kit together unless you really know what you’re doing…and I don’t just mean you know what parts you need. However, all that being said, don't just go out and buy a kit. Call the manufacturer and talk to them about their kit and find out what they say you'll need to do to make it work for you!

FordF150.net:
One Turbo or Two
Stroker information courtesy of Engine Masters

A great thread courtesy of Two Guys Garage:
TC SC Help (2 pages)

Automotive Articles.com:
Overview: Supercharger vs. Turbocharger
Superchargers: Compressor Design and Choices
Turbochargers: Design and Related Parts
Turbo Selection: A Guide To Understanding Flow Maps

How Stuff Works.com:
How Turbochargers Work
How Superchargers Work

Got Pressure Forums

Supercharger and Turbocharger Kit Manufacturers and Dealers:
ATI Procharger
Ford Racing
Kenne Bell
Magnacharger
Powerdyne
Roush
Trixter’s (I can’t seem to find them on the net!)
Vortech
Pro Turbo Kits.com

Turbo Kits courtesy of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords (May 2006, p. 128-139):
Note: All listed manufacturers make single and twin-turbo kits for the Mustang engines but as I have said, they can be modified to work on our engines.
B&G Custom Turbo Fabrications
Cartech Systems
Fang Performance
Forced Fabrication
FS Werks
Garrett Turbochargers
Hellion Power Systems
HP Performance/Turbocharged Power Systems
Induction Concepts
JMS Products
Modular Mustang Racing
Powerhouse Automotive LLC
Precision Turbo
Pro Turbo Systems
Roush Performance
Squires Turbo Systems (STS)
Turbo Performance Systems
Turbo Technology
Turbo Time Performance
Ultimate Racing
Vecco High Performance
Xios Motorworks LLC
Youngs Performance

Other SC and TC Links
Whipple Superchargers

Thanks goes out to MuddyWoman for contributing this article.