Kenne Bell question?

[keith2547]

Thinking of going with a kenne bell soon.Wondering what model to get.I love the sound of the 2.2 is this a good supercharger or should I go with a 2.6 and how does that differ in sound and performance from the 2.2 ?

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[TERMINATED97]

I don't have one but i'm pretty sure they only make 2.6 and 2.8's now, unless your gonna get a used one, if your gonna go that route i'd get the 2.4

 

[hj16]

What are you looking for performance wise? Do you want new or are you okay with used?

Under 21psi -
New - 2.6H
Used - 2.2L

21psi and over -
New - 2.8H
Used - 2.2L (I was never a fan of the 2.4)

 

[FuelSlut]

get the 2.6. used ones go anywhere between $2600 and $3000. for $3350 you can get the 2.6 its way nicer than a 2.2l or 2.4. if you do decide to go with the used one just roll with the 2.2 unless you decide to run more than 24#'s of boost. you wont get much of a difference in a 2.4 if you run less than that. you can find the 2.2's for much cheaper. I did, just my opinion however.

 

[gnxs]

If you're not set on a KB, you should also consider a 2.3 Whipple. Several out there for good prices on SVTP or ModFords at any given time. Very efficient if you plan to run 21 psi and below. Just another option.

I seem to remember speaking to you at Byron a few weeks ago. Were you the one talking about smoking issues with your car on startup?

 

[rdsnake]

2.2 are oil leakers...2.6 or whipple....I like the Kenne Bell my self but Id see what kinda price Steve over at Tousley Ford could get a 2.3 for I heard they have better deals then Lethal :chair:

 

[vadorsnake04]

ive gotta 2.2 going up for sale, along with a stock set of 17x9 cobra cromies with mickey T's on em'. Id sell you my 2.2 for $2400, it never ever has leaked an oil, and it only has aroun 4500 miles on it, just like new...pm if interested.

 

[FuelSlut]

2.2 are oil leakers...2.6 or whipple....I like the Kenne Bell my self but Id see what kinda price Steve over at Tousley Ford could get a 2.3 for I heard they have better deals then Lethal :chair:

I have no problems with my 2.2l. The old style with the catch can were known for that. You also have to watch out for the old style whipples before the 140ax came out the so called 2.3l whipple had a bunch of recals and problems with them, thats why they went to the new one and all that back order business a little while back.

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

post #3 said it best... if you are going to stay under 20psi, go with a 2.2kb or a 2.3 whipple.. If you pulley either blower for 17-19psi, you have INSTANT 17-19psi throughout the entire RPM range.

I have tuned over 10 KB2.8s and if they are not spun hard enough, the severely lack bottom end. They almost act like a centri blower. They make STUPID amounts of HP and torque if you are looking at 25+psi. The Whipple 3.4 also has similar characteristics as the KB 2.8..

I would pass on an 2.4 you see.. they are heat generators.. 3 cars that I tune lost power going for a 2.2 to a 2.4...

good luck!

 

[gnxs]

You couldn't have posted that 20 minutes earlier Bob....would have saved me alot of typing.

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

You couldn't have posted that 20 minutes earlier Bob....would have saved me alot of typing.

hey, i needed my beauty sleep LOL