Is my blower too much for my car??

Fooj · Oct 23, 2019

I bought the car with a KB 2.8 on it thats pumping out 17 psi as we speak. After reading around seems like this blower might be too big for whats needed. I never really was a big fan of KB and been kicking around the idea of maybe swapping out the blower to something smaller and up the boost?

Not sure if its worth the time and money do to all that. Since its a KB 2.8 will need to undo all thats been done to have the intake system running back in stock configuration.

BlckBox04 · Oct 23, 2019

what's the entire setup? I assume you have the mammoth since you're mentioning the intake

Fooj · Oct 23, 2019

Kenne Bell 2.8 Mammoth with liquid cooled addition @ ~17psi
Kenne Bell Boost-a-Pump w/ 60lb injectors
Kooks 1-⅞” stepped 1-¾” headers (ceramic coated) with Kooks 3” X-Pipe and JBA 3” catback

02gt87 · Oct 23, 2019

Post up a pic of what you're talking about

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Fooj · Oct 23, 2019

Thats all in terms thats been done to the engine.

Fooj · Oct 23, 2019

03' White Snake · Oct 23, 2019

Add more boost and e85 and let her sing.

02gt87 · Oct 23, 2019

That 2.8 should be seeing 22-24 psi. give the fuel setup some attention and Let her eat.

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GodStang · Oct 23, 2019

That is a badass blower but at only 17 psi yes you are leaving a lot on the table. Also that exhaust setup really is too big for the current boost levels. That being said if you can get E and turn up the boost the car would be insane.

BlckBox04 · Oct 23, 2019

^^ this. that's a very capable blower. what direction do you want to go in with the car?

Fooj · Oct 23, 2019

To be honest i am not sure how much a stock bottom end can handle, some say 700-800. At 17psi it dyno'ed at 662rwhp. I have a pump down the street that sells corn, so i can always go e85. I just want this setup to be configured right i figured 17psi on a 2.8 is not what it should be.

roy_1031 · Oct 23, 2019

Plenty of people crank out well over 700+ rwhp with zero problems. Often better than stock drivability with good tuning. I’d crank that boost up to 22+ and put her on e85 and let it rip!

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02gt87 · Oct 23, 2019

If you don't want to party I have a 2.4 to trade you plus cash on my end.

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BlckBox04 · Oct 23, 2019

Fooj said:
To be honest i am not sure how much a stock bottom end can handle, some say 700-800. At 17psi it dyno'ed at 662rwhp. I have a pump down the street that sells corn, so i can always go e85. I just want this setup to be configured right i figured 17psi on a 2.8 is not what it should be.

there are some people who are running almost 1000hp on completely stock internals. You're no where near the breaking point. I agree 17 psi is not where you should be. On that blower you should be putting out almost 24 psi. Address the fuel system, then get a smaller pulley, tune and turn it up on E85 and you'll be satisfied.

Fooj · Oct 23, 2019

Thanks for the help peeps, whats needed to run corn, pump and injectors? Ive seen a lot of people running Lethal Performance return style

NateDogg · Oct 23, 2019

That's an awesome blower.

Do e85 and turn it up.

Return fuel, dual 465s id1050x or 1300s and spin that thing.

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BlckBox04 · Oct 23, 2019

Fooj said:
Thanks for the help peeps, whats needed to run corn, pump and injectors? Ive seen a lot of people running Lethal Performance return style

get their 1400 return system kit and bigger injectors. id1300s. You're going to need a bigger mass air sensor too. ba3000

Bdubbs · Oct 23, 2019

662rwhp on only 17psi with a stock block sounds like a fairly happy dyno.

I agree with others.

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TerminatoRS · Oct 23, 2019

17psi and 662...Sunday stroll for that blower. Plenty of reliable power already (not a bad thing IMO) unless you've got an itch to scratch like most everyone else is suggesting. Maybe I'm the only pansy in the crowd, but it gets challenging to put big power down when you're on the street. Any idea what's been done to the drive line? Input shaft, clutch, any suspension...?
All this talk almost makes me want to dump the trusty old 2.2 since it's apparently somewhat in demand these days based on wanted ads and go bigger!

Fooj · Oct 23, 2019

TerminatoRS said:
17psi and 662...Sunday stroll for that blower. Plenty of reliable power already (not a bad thing IMO) unless you've got an itch to scratch like most everyone else is suggesting. Maybe I'm the only pansy in the crowd, but it gets challenging to put big power down when you're on the street. Any idea what's been done to the drive line? Input shaft, clutch, any suspension...?
All this talk almost makes me want to dump the trusty old 2.2 since it's apparently somewhat in demand these days based on wanted ads and go bigger!

D&D 26 Spline input shaft

All Full Tilt Boogie bushings and differential bushing, factory halfshafts, Full Tilt Boogie adjustable Toe Links rear
Spec 3+ Clutch

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