I am considering a kenne bell supercharger for my 04 GT. I was told Vortech is the way to go. Looking at prices are almost the same but it seems to me that the kenne bell will put out the more power than a vortech. Any suggestions on what would be the better bang for my buck???
lol this shouldnt even be a question. Kenne bell ftw. Power is instant, dont have to wait for it to build up... roots will always be better than centrifugal.
Wow, I only paid $2000 for mine with 18k on it.If I had any liquid cash there is a local 2.2 kb for 3500.. id say kenne bell over vortech anyday if you have the funds.
Wow, I only paid $2000 for mine with 18k on it.
sorry turbos = ftw
lol this shouldnt even be a question. Kenne bell ftw. Power is instant, dont have to wait for it to build up... roots will always be better than centrifugal.
It really depends on what you want out of your car. Take it from someone who went from a vortech to a KB. Vortechs are nice for high rpm stuff like road course and auto cross but KB's are just flat out better all around because of the instant tq as long as you can keep the heat down.
Wrong. Do the math.
Larger turbo larger lag. So twin smaller turbos would be better for spool up time but still... lag.
Granted, a Kenne Bell like any other twin screw or roots will use up energy to create compression and turbos don't. But twin screws and roots are instant. Money wise, twin screws and roots cost more. But if you do the math, roots (twin screws) all the way.
My Kenne Bell can take a 6 lb pulley or up to a 14 lb pulley changed in a matter of minutes.
Both can be made to put out good power. There is not a significant difference in power levels, it really depends on your whole set up. Do some searching in this forum and you will find tons of threads on this topic.
The basics on positive displacement blower (KB) vs. centrifugal are:
1) positive displacement: instantly on boost all during the power band. Usually takes more money to get started (unless you are buying used or something)
2) centrifugal: The boost builds up until later in the rpm range. Usually is cheaper to start / easier to install.
There are people that advocate both sides. Do some research with the search button, take a look at your budget, and pick the best option for you.
Intercoolers are amazing...!
If you're going to be spending that kind of money, keep saving up and buy the KB. If you end up getting the vortech kit, you'll just regret not spending the additional cash on the KB kit.
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