'03 supercharger on '01 DOHC?

[97Saleen]

My new '01 4.6 DOHC arrives today in the crate. I will be installing it in my '97 S281 Saleen to replace the tired SOHC that's in it. I may also have access to an '03 OEM supercharger off of a wrecked cobra. Will this fit? When I checked the specs on the '01, I noticed that the crank was forged but that the pistons weren't. Are the pistons on an '03 forged? Will I still be able to run the supercharger with a fair degree of safety on my '01? I'm new to the supercharger arena so I'd appreciate any help or advice. Thanks.

[frdfandc]

The pistons in the 03 are forged, and also low compression. I think 8:1. Whereas your pistons are not forged and I believe yeild a 9 1/2:1 compression. If you keep the boost low, and have a good tune done, you shouldn't have any problems UNITL you start to get the itch for more boost.

[97Saleen]

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

[ray95]

the 03 supercharger won't fit on an 01 long block. if i'm wrong let me know. you might want to consider a vortech, paxton, or ati supercharger for you new setup. if you want to stay with the 03 style blower, kennebell makes a kit that will work for you new motor.