KB blower questions

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ok, my car is slowly begining to get the little things, but in planning ahead i definately see a KB supercharger sitting attop the block....so heres my question, to what extent do i need to modify my 96 GT to make it safe to run in the neighborhood of 9-11lbs of boost that doesnt come with the KB kit?

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It is safe to run 9psi on an internally stock motor IF you get the intercooled kit. Going beyond 9psi w/o forged internals would be risky.

 

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el_kid_1 said:

It is safe to run 9psi on an internally stock motor IF you get the intercooled kit. Going beyond 9psi w/o forged internals would be risky.

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any dyno # s yet ?..how does it feel to drive a KB car ?

 

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cool

so basically i could put the kit on my car now and run low boost, but how long would the motor last like that?

 

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btw..what sizes of pulleys can u get and what are the HP/TQ for each ?

 

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eh....?

 

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Teen'93stang5.0 said:

eh....?

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yes like for each size of pullies you run from 6psi til 15 psi I think....

 

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ah, no clue, id assume the kit comes with the 9psi and then you can buy the additional ones

 

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If your not allowd to add performance mods I highly doubt the supercharger is an option.

In all seriousness, the KB kit should come with everything you need to have it run on your car. I'm not sure what fuel system comes with it though.

 

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well like i said, it wouldnt happen for a while, and as long as it doesnt fudge up drivability, i dont see why they would ever know (neither of them know what a blower sounds like)

 

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Teen'93stang5.0 said:

well like i said, it wouldnt happen for a while, and as long as it doesnt fudge up drivability, i dont see why they would ever know (neither of them know what a blower sounds like)

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You dont' think a blower will "fudge" up drivability? If they drive it they will know immediately the first time they press teh go go pedal hard. Hopefully they wont' crash it due to not expecting it.

 

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For 99+ cars, the kit comes with 36lbs injectors, new fuel rails and boost-a-pump, so you're all set for power!

 

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were did

all of you that have one get yours from????

 

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approximately how much money did you pay also? thanks!

 

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Wills Black 98 said:

approximately how much money did you pay also? thanks!

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I think the going price right now is about 4800-4900 for the kit.
Matt

 

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what

is the web site to order one from ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????











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www.kennebell.net

 

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Teen'93stang5.0 said:

ok, my car is slowly begining to get the little things, but in planning ahead i definately see a KB supercharger sitting attop the block....so heres my question, to what extent do i need to modify my 96 GT to make it safe to run in the neighborhood of 9-11lbs of boost that doesnt come with the KB kit?

thanks in advance

-Evan

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That all depends on the tune and how much HP that amount of boost will give you. The bottom end starts failing with a little more than 400 RWHP and with the wrong tune you can break a piston with 4lbs of boost. A 96 can handle more boost with the proper tune than 99+ because it won't produce as much power.