Thoughts on supercharging a higher mileage 2nd gen coyote 5.0

I have a 2016 F150 with the 5.0 ~125K miles right now 4700 total running hours on the motor. Single cab, long bed,  2wd, locking rear gear with the short gear ratio. Compression check is in spec, no weird noises its my . Was a fleet truck and limited to 72mph its entire life and has spent a solid 1800 hours idling. I have addressed any and all wear on the rest of the truck. 

Allegedly one of the truck forums is starting up a group by on the Roush supercharger at around 6500 for the sage 2 carb legal kit. I loved my Gen II lightning except that it could not really tow or haul with the short bed. 

How terrible of a idea is supercharging a higher mileage 5.0. Being in California I cannot  do much beyond just bolt on the kit, nothing in the rotating assembly can be changed officially. Rings need to be stock things. I can do the install no problem but I have alwys done this on fresh motors and never had a issue. 

I don't have an expert opinion either way, I'm just here to enable.

Do it.

Sounds like you're setting yourself up for a traction issue. But you should still do it

What's the worst that could happen?  Go for it!!

Of course you should do it! 

Are you even aware of the class of people to whom you are directing this question? 

I trust you have already started the job?

Pete

What can be done to the ECU? Things will break if ignition timing and fuel delivery cannot be modified.

125k isn't high mileage anymore.

Do it. Full CARB legal kits include management and have multiple factors of safety. Do it.

Agree with Gumby on both.

It's a CARB kit so it'll have good protective measures built into it.

570HP isn't super aggressive for that platform. Stock up on rear tires and send it. 

If compression is good (no reason for it not to be), go for it. The Coyote is a stout motor. Swing over to www.mustang6g.com, guys there are adding superchargers on 100,000+ mile cars with no issues (as long as you don't get too power hungry).

Inb4 photo of new super charger at gas station 

This is the way.

do it.  do it for the children.  do it for us.  do it because you have worked hard and can afford to do it.

bmw88rider said:

Agree with Gumby on both.

It's a CARB kit so it'll have good protective measures built into it.

570HP isn't super aggressive for that platform. Stock up on rear tires and send it. 

Actually would order the upgraded 670hp kit, it has the carb sticker already and comes with the tune and injectors, everything in one box. 

You guys are a bunch of enablers. I love it. 

Tractions is definitely going to be a problem, I was running DOT slicks on my lightning and that made only 500ish to the wheel and had the steel bed. The truck already breaks traction now at will down low. 

In reply to wearymicrobe :

Didn't Ford sell these through dealers, both installed on new trucks and through their parts departments? Everything I've heard has been that they have been factory reliable. 125k is just broken in. I remember when dealers were advertising 600+ HP F150's for just under $40k, the best HP per dollar deal on the market. 

Definitely do it. The only con I can think of is increased fuel consumption.

What a weird title for a build thread 

Install higher gears. Take some of the punch out of it. Conversely, you'll create a highway cruise missile.

I think I need to be the voice of reason here.

Oh, who am I kidding? DO IT

Gen 2s are generally speaking the most robust and reliable of the "normal" Coyote engines. As long as it's well maintained you shouldn't have any issues. 

Not that I'm known for having the best judgment in such things but I'd do it. 

Are you going to be swapping a high mileage engine in?

Let me know if you need a hand.

I bet 335's will fit with enough sawzall'ing

wearymicrobe said:

Being in California I cannot  do much beyond just bolt on the kit, nothing in the rotating assembly can be changed officially. Rings need to be stock things.

The smog station isn't going to tear down your motor like a post-race NASCAR inspection. If it looks stock aside from the blower and you have a sticker for that, you'll be fine.