Kenne Bell or Centrifugal?
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Seems like a lot of money to wrap up in a 347 with a PD blower when a 351w based motor can make the same if not more power NA...
I'm all about being different and trying new things but at the same time theres no sense spending the money to make less power
PD = mod motors
Centri = pushrods
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I'm all about being different and trying new things but at the same time theres no sense spending the money to make less power
PD = mod motors
Centri = pushrods
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Yes, let’s be realistic.
Modular guys have made 450-500hp with Kenne Bell’s older, smaller 1.7L Autorotor with only 281ci of displacement and a hard spun demeanor. So it’s really not so hard to believe that 500hp+ is easily attainable with the larger 2.1L and another 60 cubic inches backing it.....and let’s not forget the astronomical amounts of torque that accompany it.
That’s BTW without excessive cam profiles, huge displacement heads/intakes and single digit fuel economy.
Of course heat is going to be an issue at those power levels….but so too will it be an issue with any of the aforementioned centrifugal superchargers as well. Owners have always got the option of water/meth injection in both cases. There’s no doubt that a properly sized centrifugal has the capability of reaching greater horsepower and even greater peak torque heights than the Kenne Bell. But the horsepower and torque levels under the curve aren’t going to be anywhere near as stout.
Different strokes, for different folks. I’m not out build dyno queens and win horsepower contests. I am however interested in the most fun you could have in a street car and the ability to blaze the tires at will. Nobody is running against the clocks every minute of every day while driving their cars, but they’re always looking for ways to improve drivability. Adding copious amounts of torque across the board is an excellent start.
There's no doubt that a big inch 351W based stroker has the greater power potential, but not everyone wants to add the extra 70-80lbs to the nose of their car, swap out their mounts exhaust, drivetrain components, sacrifice hood clearance, etc, etc in order to make up the torque deficency of the stock 302 HO.Seems like a lot of money to wrap up in a 347 with a PD blower when a 351w based motor can make the same if not more power NA...
I'm all about being different and trying new things but at the same time theres no sense spending the money to make less power
By all means....hang tight to that narrow minded perspective.
Because "why don't you STFU already" is rude and I like corny animations.
You and a few other people are rehashing the same points over and over and over and over again, not convincing anybody of anything. Both types of product have their places and do what they say they'll do. Just because other people have a difference of opinion is not a valid reason to harp on and on. Some people like centrifugal blowers for their cars and others like twin screws for their cars. Like religion or politics, no amount of posting is going to change the other's opinion here, so what's the point? What are you accomplishing? The OP's original question was "which one would you buy", not "convince me which one sucks" or "tell everybody that responds why they're wrong". The OP's question was answered several pages ago. This is the internet. You'll never win the argument. Let it go.
What?@!!! Someone is wrong....... ON THE INTERNET!?!?!
Everyone knows I love to argue, and I understand how hard it is to let things go sometimes. I have to agree with you, though, wythors.
Everyone knows I love to argue, and I understand how hard it is to let things go sometimes. I have to agree with you, though, wythors.
If you feel that way, why do you keep reading this post? I don't get it.
Let us neanderthals rehash the same crap over and over and enjoy ourselves.
It's called a generalization Brian. Obviously there's an exception to every rule. I just figured if I summed up the last 4 pages of arguing we could move on to more important things like "should I buy this gt40 intake" and "will this B cam get me into the 9s"
gt40_2003wes
I did sound a wee bit gay there.
bentley429isBAC
10 Year Member
Stumbled across this on "that other" website. It's an '84 4-door LTD with a junk 5.0 shortblock, some Trick Flow top end parts, and a used Eaton M112 supercharger at 10lbs boost. It ran low 11s before the shortblock came apart (ate a piston). The owner seems pretty confident that it has 10s in it with a fresh bottom end and a better tune, and I don't doubt it from what I've seen.
What say you?!
What say you?!
Stumbled across this on "that other" website. It's an '84 4-door LTD with a junk 5.0 shortblock, some Trick Flow top end parts, and a used Eaton M112 supercharger at 10lbs boost. It ran low 11s before the shortblock came apart (ate a piston). The owner seems pretty confident that it has 10s in it with a fresh bottom end and a better tune, and I don't doubt it from what I've seen.
What say you?!
While i've seen the m112 adapted to a pushrod engine, it wasn't a pretty sight.
That one actually looks pretty good.
It's a shame nobody makes a kit, since cobra superchargers only have about a $300 value.
I watched that build a while back. Looks good, wonder how efficient it is that way. It's always cool to see something different though
It makes me wonder what you could do with a carb style EFI intake. You'd have a lot more room under the hood. I'd like to see that with an air/air intercooler.
smokin joe
Founding Member
I didn't mean to come across like an @ss. Based On what you have described I would go with the centri.
I do have to say that LTD is an interesting hybrid though.
