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Ford Adds 3.0-Liter Superchargers to V-8 Mustangs and F-150s, Unlocking Up to 810 HP

The factory-backed upgrades run about $10,000, and they’re covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Ford Adds 3.0-Liter Superchargers to V-8 Mustangs and F-150s, Unlocking Up to 810 HP

Ford Motor Company understands that even buyers who opt for its most powerful models often want a little more than what the spec sheet says. To keep enthusiasts in the fold, the Blue Oval has introduced a new round of dealer-installed performance upgrades. Working alongside Whipple Superchargers, Ford Performance has revealed two supercharger packages for 2026 model-year Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8. Here’s how the setups break down.

Starting with the F-150, the kit centers around a Gen 6 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger. It also includes a dual-pass intercooler, a dedicated calibration, and a handheld tuner designed to streamline installation. According to Ford, the package delivers 700 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. That’s shy of what the Ford F-150 Raptor R puts down, but it’s a substantial bump considering this version retains the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter foundation.

The supercharger system is compatible with both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive F-150s, provided they use the single-alternator configuration. It fits current-generation V-8 trucks as well, although 2026 models are not covered by a California Air Resources Board Executive Order number.

The Mustang package turns things up another notch. It features the same 3.0-liter blower, along with a 92mm throttle body from Ford Performance, port fuel injectors sourced from the Shelby GT500, a dual-pass intercooler, and colder spark plugs. The result is a claimed 810 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 615 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. Mustangs without the active exhaust system will see output reduced by 10 horsepower.

As with the truck kit, the Mustang setup does not carry CARB approval for 2026 models but is approved for earlier S650 cars. Buyers should also note that it cannot be paired with Ford’s strut tower brace kit, as the supercharger assembly sits too tall to clear the brace.

Pricing reflects the added performance. The F-150 system is listed at $10,250 on the Ford Performance site, while the Mustang package checks in at $10,500. Given the additional hardware and the higher output, the Mustang kit may offer the stronger value on paper. Still, Ford maintains the truck setup is a natural fit for performance-minded F-150 buyers. And with the Ford F-150 Lightning nameplate currently on pause ahead of the upcoming REV, there may be renewed interest in V-8-powered performance from the Ford Performance catalog.


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