KB 2.6H and Whipple 2.3L - truly direct swap for an Eaton? no fitment issues?

[chief455]

With an Eaton swap already done and proven on my Marauder, will the KB 2.6H or Whipple 2.3L Cobra kit really swap directly on - hardware and belt routing wise ?
Any COT issues? All TB, throttle bracket, cruise control and sensors fit directly on where Eaton comes off?
Stock Cobra long block power limit, not going for highest boost.
KB 2.6H
http://www.kennebell.net/KBWebsite/S...s/cobra4.6.htm

Whipple 2.3L
https://whipplesuperchargers.com/ind...&product_id=33

$3350 vs $3600, seems potential gains or posted output are about equal.

Is one proven to be better quality than the other?
Are the claims of 'reduced intake heat and % power used to drive the unit' true?

 

[whitedevil95]

Everything bolted right up for me no issues.

 

[Blown38]

Only thing I could see being an issue is the COT, depending on what you did with it for the eaton.

 

[cj428mach]

Why not look at the VMP 2.3 TVS, with the new model having EGR there isn't any reason not to be able to go that route.

 

[Joe5.0]

Why not look at the VMP 2.3 TVS, with the new model having EGR there isn't any reason not to be able to go that route.

+1

The New Gen II will be the route i go.

 

[chief455]

I looked at them all, did not know VMP was going to have a new revision.
I went with a Whipple 2.3 current revision, used entire kit. Saved a ton of cash, and the blower looks excellent.
thanks for the replies.

 

[ctgreddy]

yes everything should bolt right up. I'm not sure what cot is, but throttle cables work altho the whipple will come with a different bracket for the cables. there will be revisions in the blower for all the sensors/accessories.

Also for power limit I'd aim for 17-18psi if using just premium fuel and should net you around a very safe 575-600whp.

 

[chief455]

Why not look at the VMP 2.3 TVS, with the new model having EGR there isn't any reason not to be able to go that route.

+1

The New Gen II will be the route i go.

VMP website still describes the 2.3 as EGR blocked...is a new version in the works?

 

[cj428mach]

VMP website still describes the 2.3 as EGR blocked...is a new version in the works?

Yes.