kenne bell question...

00GTDRVR

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I'm thinking about putting a 1.7L KB on my 2000 GT and thought some of you guys that are currently running it could offer your opinions. How was the installation? Is the kit really "complete" as advertised? The clean looking installation and low end torque is what got my interest with the KB. Thanks for any information.

 

Screwed2V

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It's as complete as any kit out there and the install although long is not bad due to the best instructions out of any supercharger out there.

I've had a procharger, 3 vortechs, a 1.7 KB, and now their 2.2 KB on this car and for my purposes the KB is a great choice.

 

neoclasiccl

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I wouldn't have done it any other way. Even if I had a GT the same black blower would be sitting on it. The instructions are extremely detailed and the final install looks stock.

 

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Best engineered kit ever. It comes complete with everything you will need but the coolant. If I were to choose againg, I'd go with KB again. You won't regret it.

 

MT1083

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Yeah you just need to have basic tools, coolant, and spark plugs. Pretty much everything else is included in the kit. The instructions are extremely detailed with a picture for every step.

 

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mrpositraction

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Easy install (though lengthy), you need coolant, spark plugs, and fuel disconnect tool (unless you do it like I did and left the fuel rails connected and put them on in the engine compartment instead of on the ground). Also get some wire cutters and crimpers along w/ solder and a soldering iron for the most professional look when done (and reliable). Get some heat shrink tube to, they give you some but I bought some more anyways, I am anal when it comes to my car. You may also want to think about getting a little longer radiator hose (on my 01GT) it was a little short, I made it work but I don't like how tight the fit is. Good luck man

 

back_in_black

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I've heard about gasket leaking problems, (intake), has anybody had any problems ?

 

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mrpositraction

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o3redfire said:

I've heard about gasket leaking problems, (intake), has anybody had any problems ?

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Haven't had mine all that long (2 months), not yet.

 

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00GTDRVR said:

I'm thinking about putting a 1.7L KB on my 2000 GT and thought some of you guys that are currently running it could offer your opinions. How was the installation? Is the kit really "complete" as advertised? The clean looking installation and low end torque is what got my interest with the KB. Thanks for any information.

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00GTDRVR...I just got done installing my KB kit. Read my first impression here: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=516148. The kit is awesome! It is very complete and very well engineered. Like the others said, you will only need these things: spark plugs, coolant/distilled water, solder/soldering iron, teflon tape, electrical tape, jack stands/jack, etc. Everything else is included ie. thermostat, injectors, boost a pump, wires, heat shrink, allen wrenches, etc.

 

MT1083

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I've never had any leakage problems out of mine.

 

back_in_black

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I think it was the kb's on 03 cobras.