2.8KB(GT500) blower vs. 3.4 Whipple (Lightning) blower Side by side comparison

[rich5150]

I bought a 2.8KB for my GT500 a while back...it's still in a box, and I just received my Whipple 3.4 for my Lightning.

I just wanted to show everyone some basic design differences between the 2 compressors.

If anyone has any questions or wants a different pic posted, let me know. :rockon:

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[rich5150]

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[Stevo151]

wow looks cool! i like seeing em both side by side like that :rockon:

 

[Sonic605hp]

whipple ftw

 

[SRT-4 Turbo 7]

Kb ftw!!!

 

[miclightning]

i'll be the first.




I hate you.

 

[VAMPIR3]

Show Off:bash:

 

[gomach1]

i wish i had one of those sitting on my desk....

 

[1tufgt]

Damn that's a lot of $$ sitting right there on your desk............

 

[SinisterX]

KB + Mammoth FTW, That inlet is a huge bitch

 

[69cobrajet]

Whipple ftw.Its just a nicer piece imh here is the inlet for my 3.4:coolman:

 

[SkeetSkeetSkeet]

What the hell? A KB'd GT500 AND a Whipple'd Lightning?

ARRRRG I HATE YOU!

 

[Un4GivN]

What the hell? A KB'd GT500 AND a Whipple'd Lightning?

ARRRRG I HATE YOU!

Pretty much sums up my feelings too..

 

[BlueSnake01]

360 FTW!!! Oh wait..... :lol1:
Both look sweet but I like how the whipple looks better :rockon:

 

[GodStang]

MAn looks great BOTH are great blowers. You need a bigger plenum on that 3.4L its going to restrict you big time!!

 

[PhLoBuS]

I have always been a fan of Whipple but lately after doing a lot more research I have to say Kenne Bell is on top. 2.8 puts out unbelievable numbers.

 

[illness]

insane how the whipple is bigger but the inlet on the kb is bigger..

 

[dualpoweradder]

damn. Must be nice.........


So which one do YOU think is better?

 

[rich5150]

damn. Must be nice.........


So which one do YOU think is better?

Well neither one is on the car/truck yet.. Good question though. I'll be interested in seeing how both the installs go, how well everything fits/looks...etc. I'll post up #'s for both after it's all said and done.

I picked the 2.8KB for the GT500, simply because I own a 2.2 for my 03, and haven't had a single issue with it. Shelby Auto's also choose this for their "ultimate" upgrade on their cars, thus there should be quite a bit of research/refinement of this specific compressor. I'm hoping to have little to no issues whatsoever.

I picked the 3.4 for the truck based upon my tuner's suggestion. They've done countless blower upgrades/installs, and this seems to be the best candidate for my specific build. I'll be running a Ford GT alum. block, new Trick-Flow 2V heads & cams, so maximizing the airflow was on the top of my list.

 

[blownfox]

I want your job!!! very nice.