Kenne Bell 1.7L ?

donsbad68

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Anyone use the 1.7L non-intercooled kit from Kenne Bell? If so how about some pics? Was the install hard? Thanks.:SNSign:

 

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donsbad68 said:

Anyone use the 1.7L non-intercooled kit from Kenne Bell? If so how about some pics? Was the install hard? Thanks.:SNSign:

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Plenty of people use this kit. From what I hear, the install is fairly easy.

 

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define fairly

 

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i am also looking at this kit..sick of having a slow car..how much diff between intercooled and non? info is appreciated

 

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Whoa... Steve you so need this kit! I run 13.89 @ 101 bone stock except for weld-in flows! Anyways back on topic who has installed the kit and how was it

 

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i have installed the 9# intercooled kit on a buddies car and the power is real nice specially coming out of a stock trim, you will have power through out the entire power band along with a broad TQ curve

 

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How hard was the install? Fairly easy and just a manifold swap basically? What about the boost - a - pump? How was the install on it?

 

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donsbad68 said:

How hard was the install? Fairly easy and just a manifold swap basically? What about the boost - a - pump? How was the install on it?

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all in all it wasnt that hard if you have a basic knowledge of mechanics the install will be fairly easy, but we didnt use the boost a pump cause we went with the dual Cobra fuel pumps

 

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donsbad68 said:

Anyone use the 1.7L non-intercooled kit from Kenne Bell?

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Yes.

If so how about some pics?

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Was the install hard? Thanks.:SNSign:

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A 105 page installation manual comes with the kit. It includes pictures for EVERY step. Installation shouldnt be difficult if you have the proper tools.

 

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That engine bay is awful pretty

 

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Not as easy on a '98. Can't find anyone that has done a KB 1.7l IC on a '98. Maybe I'm the first cause nothing fits correctly. My most recent post on another site...

Has ANYONE done a 1.7l install on a '98? Cause if so I'd like to know if I'm the only one that struggles through each and most every step...

My wire harness is stretched to the limit. It's in the way of the TB. Had to use tie wraps to pull it out of the way. Looks tacky. My EGR tube barely reaches and I'm afraid it's going to break off the exhaust eventually with all that stress. They say wire wrap the stuff going over the EGR tube but to what? My injectors are so tight it took me two days to get them to seat. They say to place the plug wire looms into slots that are non-existant. The instructions are incomplete half way into relocating the passenger side distributor and don't mention to thread the serpentine belt before you attach the alternator. Now I'm trying to put the radiator hose back on and it says to use the original clamps... fine if the coolant connectors were the same size but they aren't and the stock clamp is not big enough. Now another day wasted going to the auto parts store for a fix. This better be worth all the trouble of a not-perfect fit. There are other things but I'm tired and going to bed to continue on tomorrow. 15 hours my ass.

 

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Gary are the instructions easier on a 96 compaired to a 98?
Just wondering how hard the install could be and if any of you
came into any snags when installing the KB?

 

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ouch.

 

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Pennywise2 said:

Gary are the instructions easier on a 96 compaired to a 98?
Just wondering how hard the install could be and if any of you
came into any snags when installing the KB?

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you could ask TweekedGT about that, he has a 96. To my knowledge, the major difference between 96 and 98 4.6 engines is the fuel pressure regulator, I'm not sure what else. And according to GDawg's post, installing the KB sounds like a royal PITA

 

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Actually... it's not impossible. I was just very frustrated that another step was going to require more thought and dollars on my part. Every snag I've hit I've been able to work through. It's just that they give you instructions for a 99+ with a suppliment manual that isn't very good at being integrated with the main manual. TweetedGT I don't think got the intercooler or the 90mm MAF and switch chip (but I could be wrong).

I'm still thinking this is all worth it but it's going much slower than I planned. Again... I was pissed on my last post but have cooled down since. I bought a hose strap for the problem I was having last night. Tonight I continue on. In the end, she will be a beast.

 

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Btw, I was missing some hardware from the kit and some "O" rings and a gasket and complained on another board about it. (I emailed KB and no response) but an employee of KB saw my post on the other board and PMed me to rectify the situation. That was two days ago and today I got an overnight FedEx with my missing parts. Thanks to James@KenneBell.com

 

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stangGT97 said:

you could ask TweekedGT about that, he has a 96. To my knowledge, the major difference between 96 and 98 4.6 engines is the fuel pressure regulator, I'm not sure what else. And according to GDawg's post, installing the KB sounds like a royal PITA

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Thanks, I will ask him if he is ever here lol.
Also if the install of the KB is a PITB I simply will not consider it.
From what I hear the Vortech "Mongoose kit" is easier to install
and the price is alot better too.The cool part about it is that it
comes with a great tune from Tim and I like the idea of having stock
drivablity with a Vortech that's the best thing.

 

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steveb24 said:

..sick of having a slow car..how much diff between intercooled and non? info is appreciated

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About 50hp and $1,100.00 by my calculations!