Kenne Bell?
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Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
Kenne Bell?
Any members out there that have purchased and installed the KB Supercharger?
If what was you overall experience?
Installation problems?
Performance?
Tuning Issues?
Customer service?
Looking for first hand experience. Not the "I know a guy that has a friend" thing.
Thanks
If what was you overall experience?
Installation problems?
Performance?
Tuning Issues?
Customer service?
Looking for first hand experience. Not the "I know a guy that has a friend" thing.
Thanks
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Detroit
I think your most difficult task will be getting ahold of someone there. Their phone line seems to always be busy and they take their sweet time responding to email.
I emailed them on 3/8 and still haven't heard back.
If you do happen to get ahold of them please ask if they've found a way to tune the 06 Jeep Wranglers.
As for the kit itself, it does look very nice and the power under the curve can't be denied. The folks that have the C5 kit have reported anywhere from 550 rwhp to over 700 depending on size of head unit and motor combo.
Send a PM to American_HP and I'm sure he'll answer whatever questions you may have.
I emailed them on 3/8 and still haven't heard back.
If you do happen to get ahold of them please ask if they've found a way to tune the 06 Jeep Wranglers.
As for the kit itself, it does look very nice and the power under the curve can't be denied. The folks that have the C5 kit have reported anywhere from 550 rwhp to over 700 depending on size of head unit and motor combo.
Send a PM to American_HP and I'm sure he'll answer whatever questions you may have.
Burning Brakes
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From: Roswell New Mexico
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
If it helps: My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 flavors....and he owns a Kenne bell and loves it
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
Is that his 2nd cousins ex brother inlaw who was sleeping with his stepfather's wife?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Woodridge Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06, '13
Kenne Bell Supercharger
obxfunn - 2003 Z06: Kenne Bell 2.6 @ 8#, Kooks 1 7/8 headers, Alky kit. 580hp/540tq
AMERICAN_HP - Kenne Bell 2.8 @ 16psi, 403ci LS2 Stroker w/AFR 225 Heads. 801rwhp/851rwtq
BobJ - Kenne Bell on stock '98 A4
DBFCO2 - 2003 Coupe, A4, KENNE BELL Supercharger, Long Tube Headers, Hi Flow Cats and Indy Corsa, 495 RWHP AND 505RWTQ
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obxfunn - 2003 Z06: Kenne Bell 2.6 @ 8#, Kooks 1 7/8 headers, Alky kit. 580hp/540tq
AMERICAN_HP - Kenne Bell 2.8 @ 16psi, 403ci LS2 Stroker w/AFR 225 Heads. 801rwhp/851rwtq
BobJ - Kenne Bell on stock '98 A4
DBFCO2 - 2003 Coupe, A4, KENNE BELL Supercharger, Long Tube Headers, Hi Flow Cats and Indy Corsa, 495 RWHP AND 505RWTQ
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1587048
Racer
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From: DUNDALK MARYLAND
kb
My install went smooth it took a total of two full days. the instruction manual provided by KB was step by step very easy to understand and install.
In my opionion the worst part about the install was pinning the crack.
I have not had any issues since the install.
The performance is great,
I have no regrets
In my opionion the worst part about the install was pinning the crack.
I have not had any issues since the install.
The performance is great,
I have no regrets
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Richmond VA
From what I see, the biggest advantage of the KB, other than the cool factor, is that the torque is very strong. Most superchargers, the torque lags the hp by quite a bit. KB seams to be the exception.
Only disadvantage is having spending more $ for a new hood.
Only disadvantage is having spending more $ for a new hood.
Former Vendor
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From: Las Vegas NV
St. Jude Donor '06 & '12
Here is a graph with a "Out of the box" 2.6L KB and a 13psi pulley.
This was on my car before we swapped to the "New" blower.This gives a 100% accurate representation of a standard 2.6L kit.
Of course this was on my 402 and NOT on a 346.
This was on my car before we swapped to the "New" blower.This gives a 100% accurate representation of a standard 2.6L kit.
Of course this was on my 402 and NOT on a 346.
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
Thanks Jeff.
Melting Slicks
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From: North Dallas Forty Orange County, Ca.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13, '15,'21
I installed a 2.2L on my Mustang 5.0L and absolutely loved the torgue. There are other options for the Mustang that will have higher top end HP but for my money the KB produced the power in a range that was very usable and very easy to drive.
Pro
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From: Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Yea I have always believed that the KB is the ultimate street warrior S/C. And since my Vert. will never see a track, I plan on going with the KB eventually.
I understand a few of you guys are taking the KB to the track.. hopefully you guys can prove those others wrong when they say the KB is ONLY a street application!
I understand a few of you guys are taking the KB to the track.. hopefully you guys can prove those others wrong when they say the KB is ONLY a street application!
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Tucson AZ
My '98 is at KB now having a 2.6L installed. They don't typically do installs but agreed to do mine as it's a '98 and they wanted to figure out and document the return fuel difference between the '97-'98 and '99 and newer. They also wanted to have some in-house documented results on a stock 346.
I delivered the car to KB, toured the facility and had lunch with Ken. All I can say is I have total faith in Ken's knowledge/ability and trust him implicitly. You can tell when youmeet him that he is a good man.
Get the car back in one week, we will post dyno numbers on it. ('98 A4 vert with 49k on the ODO). At 5-6 PSI we're thinking 480 rwhp. An MN6 would probably put down an even 500 under the same conditions.
The hardest part has been the wait!!!
I delivered the car to KB, toured the facility and had lunch with Ken. All I can say is I have total faith in Ken's knowledge/ability and trust him implicitly. You can tell when youmeet him that he is a good man.
Get the car back in one week, we will post dyno numbers on it. ('98 A4 vert with 49k on the ODO). At 5-6 PSI we're thinking 480 rwhp. An MN6 would probably put down an even 500 under the same conditions.
The hardest part has been the wait!!!
