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SaleenGT2001

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i am thinking of getting a KB 1.7 for my 01 GT. i was planning on running the non intercooled kit, but i have been told that it is hard to get power w/o the cooler. is anyone running the KB with no cooler amd if so how is your performance? would you buy it again, and is there anything you would suggest i do at the same time that i put the supercharger on?
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6 PSI non-IC usually gives about 300-340hp, though some have put down better or worse #s.

The IC'ed 9 PSI kit is the better option, IMO. But if that proves to be too much $$ for now, the non-IC'ed 6 PSI kit should suffice; I'm sure you'll still enjoy it. You can always add the IC later.
 
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SaleenGT2001 said:
i am thinking of getting a KB 1.7 for my 01 GT. i was planning on running the non intercooled kit, but i have been told that it is hard to get power w/o the cooler. is anyone running the KB with no cooler amd if so how is your performance? would you buy it again, and is there anything you would suggest i do at the same time that i put the supercharger on?
thanks
ben
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I've got the 6psi with 4:10s in the ass.

340rwhp...we gained 115rwhp

I would do it again in a second.

If you're contemplating new valve/cam covers...do it at the same time.

Expect a future brake upgrade...you'll want one...and susp. upgrade if you haven't already.
 

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If I did it again, I would forge the lower end first, and do the 14lb pulley.

You can get used to the power very quickly.
 

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02LaserRed2V said:
6 PSI non-IC usually gives about 300-340hp, though some have put down better or worse #s.

The IC'ed 9 PSI kit is the better option, IMO. But if that proves to be too much $$ for now, the non-IC'ed 6 PSI kit should suffice; I'm sure you'll still enjoy it. You can always add the IC later.
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can i run a non IC kit with 9 psi? i would like to get as close to 400hp as possible
 

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SaleenGT2001 said:
can i run a non IC kit with 9 psi? i would like to get as close to 400hp as possible
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Anything over 6 PSI w/o an IC on pump gas is asking for it. 7 PSI is about the highest I've seen w/o an IC; and that's still very risky IMO.

I wouldn't go above 6, unless I want a good excuse to buy a new built motor.
 
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not to highjack the thread.. but where is the best place to purchase the 1.7 9 psi kb kit intercooled?


Seems like thats the best deal going.
 

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WillDuhhBeast said:
not to highjack the thread.. but where is the best place to purchase the 1.7 9 psi kb kit intercooled?


Seems like thats the best deal going.
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www.kennebell.net
 

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I have the 6lb kit. Put down 325rwhp, 305rwtq on a VERY humid day. Quality wise, the kit is awesome, looks factory under the hood. I was a little disappointed in the torque numbers. I put down 290rwtq N/A. At 6lbs the blower is very inefficient. It takes 4lbs of boost just to overcome having to turn the blower. I will be upgrading to the 9lb intercooled soon.
 

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SaleenGT2001 said:
can i run a non IC kit with 9 psi? i would like to get as close to 400hp as possible
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If you get the 9psi kit, it is intercooled, and you'll make way over 400rwhp...like me
 

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WillDuhhBeast said:
not to highjack the thread.. but where is the best place to purchase the 1.7 9 psi kb kit intercooled?


Seems like thats the best deal going.
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Great blower, but if you consider that the best deal going from a financial aspect, you need to shop around a little more. I'll give you two words to send you in the right direction......Centrifugal Mongoose.
 

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Spend the extra....IC kit.. all the way.. Much more room for improvement =)
 
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anyone here run their 9psi kb on the track 1/4 or 1/8
what kinda times u guys running?
 
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kb 1/4 mile times or 1/8 times???

anyone here run their 9psi kb in the 1/4 mile or 1/8 mile let me know what kinda times i should be turning.. thanks
 

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anyone here run their 9psi kb in the 1/4 mile or 1/8 mile let me know what kinda times i should be turning.. thanks
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with the 9psi kit, around here mid - low 12's are the norm. I have seen a few in the high 11's with the 9psi.
 
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I've seen some one get 360 RWHP with the non-intercooled. But with the Intercooler everyone gets above 400H.P. Check out www.modularfords.com's Kenne Bell Forum it helps alot!!
 

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krazystang1 said:
But with the Intercooler everyone gets above 400H.P.
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Not so, I know I didn't. Those who get over 400 usually have

A. all the KB options

B. moderate # of bolt on mods like mid-pipe, headers, etc.

C. doesn't hurt to have a 5-speed as well...
 

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krazystang1 said:
I've seen some one get 360 RWHP with the non-intercooled.
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I'll guarantee that you didn't see any non intercooled KB's making that amount of power with a bone stock car. There were definitely upgrades done to the exhaust and intake to see those kinds of numbers. Bolt-ons (even seemingly minor ones) go a long way when supercharging. Stock as a rock and 6psi, 330rwhp would be generous and between 310-320rwhp would be the norm.
 

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krazystang1 said:
I've seen some one get 360 RWHP with the non-intercooled. But with the Intercooler everyone gets above 400H.P. Check out www.modularfords.com's Kenne Bell Forum it helps alot!!
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you better do some more research.........ALOT of customers were failing to hit the 400 mark with the 9# kit.........
 
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