Kennedy says this, Kenne B says that...Wut to do?

[FreeGT]

Ok my kb2.2 blowzilla is arriving tomarrow . I'm new to the fuel injected scene, so I've talked to Kennedy, KenneB, and all the local shops. When I ask them what to run with this blower, I keep getting way different answers.

My motor is STOCK daily driven 89GT 124,xxx. It will see about +/- 8lbs of boost. When this motor is laid down to rest I plan on a new short block (DSS?), so any fuel pump, mass air, ect. I might add should be "small enough" for stock motor and "big enough" for the new one.

Basically what ALL do I need to get this thing running??

Here are my thoughts:

I have 24# injectors, 75mm mass air, feeding into a 70mm throttle body.

The only shop around that can burn chips charges 500 for the chip, and 290 for the dyno time.
Because of this, mail order chips seem the way to go, since my motor is stock, I imagine they would match up alright, conservative, but would get the job done.

1. Would the kennebell switch chip be a wise choice?
2. Are 24's too small?
3. Do I need a new fuel pump for 24#? (boost-a-pump, intank, inline?)
4. What about timing, does the chip do this, or do I need a timing retard?


I know this is a long thread, but I really want to do this the right way, the first time. Hope you guys can help!
~Ian

 

[Trojan Horse]

Since you bought the unit from Kenne Bell, I would stick with their recommendations & accessories.
I plan on eventually purchasing the Blowzilla set up for my car too. Let me know how it turns out.

 

[sleeper89]

***listen to kenne bell***

i'd say you'll want to run a 255lph pump with the 24lbers...maybe someone with more experience can help you there.

********DO NOT USE AN OFF THE SHELF CHIP********
personally i would NEVER, EVER use an off the shelf chip w/ a blower. the cost of the custom chip, while quite high, is well worth the benefits (smooth idle, better mileage, safe tune, max power etc). the only off the shelf chip i've ever considered is the hypertech with nitrous control for the NOS dry kit (5115?). and the only reason i considered this is b/c i got one for about $50can when i bought my car. if i was in your position though i'd save the cash for a custom diablo delta chip. one tune for everyday high octane pump gas, one for 87octane (just in case) and maybe one for race gas.

JMHO

-steve

 

[FreeGT]

thanks for the input, I just question what kenne says from some of the bad reps he gets about customer tech, I guess i'll just learn not to second guess.