Max horsepower in Cali

claytucc3 · Jan 25, 2004

I am looking for the maximum power from a supercharger and still pass smog. What kind are you using, I am thinking of the Kenne Belle. I have an order for a DSS shortblock.

Beau · Jan 25, 2004

i think there are multiple things at stake:
1. can you pass the sniffer?
2. can you pass the visual?
3. how thorough is the tech?
4. how well can the KB be tuned?

if i remember correctly KB is just up the 15 from me, so they must be aware of california emissions and all that. i'd expect them to have CARB certification but you might want to check with them on that.

claytucc3 · Jan 25, 2004

yeah they do have a Carb number however I want the most available. I am figuring I will need to have 2 tunes
1 for power and another for SMOG hate california sometimes

Beau · Jan 25, 2004

well a good tuner will know how much HP and TQ he can get out of the engine before you fail smog...so the trick might be to find the right tuner but i'd say you should easily make 500rwhp and still stay legal. i'll ask around at JBA tomorrow see what I can find out...

claytucc3 · Jan 25, 2004

Cool I appreciate it. I am in the Los Angeles area but would be willing to travel if it means better service and performance.

Beau · Jan 25, 2004

I think KB is by Lake Elsinore or something...and I am biased towards JBA cause I am a friend of J Bittle the owner

If I were you'd fire off an email to KB and just ask them what their cali customers are seeing regarding hp numbers and also if the customers are still able to pass our stupid smog laws

B C · Jan 25, 2004

The KB will pass in CA. They have CARB numbers and are 50 state legal. Also someone recently posted info about passing smog their test with flying colors in CA with KB's intercooled 9# 4.6 2v kit.

They are located in Rancho Cucamonga. Not too far from the California Speedway in Fontana.

claytucc3 · Jan 25, 2004

sweet does anyone know about the 15# version?

bdcardinal · Jan 25, 2004

a good thing to try is to have the tune done and then have them hook up the BAR 97 to it and see how it looks out the pipe. you could definately do 2 tunes, one for high power and the other for smog. just make sure you keep the stock h-pipe on there seeing as how that is the only one legal in CA. a big trick i do with my 81 LTD is i change the oil right before i take it to to get it tested, that lowers the emissions by a fair amount. as a side note, dont the KB blowers have quick change pulleys?

skywarp · Jan 25, 2004

claytucc3 said:
sweet does anyone know about the 15# version?

Not smog legal.

luther1228 · Jan 25, 2004

B C said:
They are located in Rancho Cucamonga.

thats the town from Next Friday

Abso · Jan 25, 2004

Hey Clay,

You said that you are in the LA area. You didn't happen to be racing a Laser Red2000 GT convertible a couple weeks ago on the I-5 Northbound towards Burbank/Glendale area were you? I was racing a Nitrous stang that looks like yours.

Abso · Jan 25, 2004

If you are looking to pass smog, I can get the contact of a certified person that will "make" you pass. lol

jcp123 · Jan 25, 2004

hmm...get a classic - smog exempt

but seriously, i know what you mean, they are absolute nazis here. good luck on that!

jadesville · Jan 25, 2004

jcp123 said:
hmm...get a classic - smog exempt

but seriously, i know what you mean, they are absolute nazis here. good luck on that!

what smog shop are you going to?

jcp123 · Jan 25, 2004

i don't (see the sig? smog exempt ), but i have a friend that has problems now and then. i'd have to ask him where he goes, but he said something about getting special treatment cuz his friend owns it. but i'll double check if you want

claytucc3 · Jan 26, 2004

Hey guys thanks for the info. I didn't race anyone in Cali lately since I have been at Fort Rucker, Al for the past 4 years. I just landed my dream job and finaly have some real money to mod my car. I will be home at the end of this month.

jadesville · Jan 26, 2004

jcp123 said:
i don't (see the sig? smog exempt ), but i have a friend that has problems now and then. i'd have to ask him where he goes, but he said something about getting special treatment cuz his friend owns it. but i'll double check if you want

why'd i think that

nah thats alright, was just curious

claytucc3 · Jan 26, 2004

jadesville said:
what smog shop are you going to?

I do have a classic a 69 fastback w/ 390 but I want a fast daily driver

jadesville · Jan 26, 2004

claytucc3 said:
I do have a classic a 69 fastback w/ 390 but I want a fast daily driver

id love a 67 fastback with a 03 cobra drivetrain

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