First Supercharged SUV Built From Explorer Parts, Not Ford

First Supercharged SUV Built From Explorer Parts, Not Ford
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First Supercharged SUV Built From Explorer Parts, Not Ford

The idea that the first supercharged SUV was a converted Explorer is a stubborn bit of gearhead folklore, and it’s worth untangling what’s myth and what’s mechanical truth. This piece traces how tuners and enthusiasts pushed early SUVs past their stock limits, why manufacturers avoided factory superchargers for years, and how that landscape changed as...