Kenne Bell blowers for 96-98 cobra

[scottg]

So are the KB blowers not really worth it for our cars? Everything I read is complaints about them not being intercooled. What if you don't drag race very often and mostly just drive around on the weekends? I like the clean looks of them and the instant boost.

Also, I'm assuming the 2.1 is the best? Does it make more power than the 1.5?

 

[workmangc]

So are the KB blowers not really worth it for our cars?

I think that is how you define worth it. If you're looking for some bottom end grunt, and a clean install then it could be your answer. If all out performance then perhaps not. I don't own a KB so this is only from what I know of the PD blowers.

Everything I read is complaints about them not being intercooled.

I believe a few members have used the meth kits to assist in this area. I'm sure some may chime in.

What if you don't drag race very often and mostly just drive around on the weekends? I like the clean looks of them and the instant boost.

See 1st quote.

Also, I'm assuming the 2.1 is the best? Does it make more power than the 1.5?

I'm not the best qualified to answer this, however the 2.1 will provide greater airflow per rotation than the 1.5. If I were going this route and cost was negligable in regards to the budget, I would go with the 2.1. It will give you headroom provided you want to turn up the wick on the blower.

 

[scottg]

I think that is how you define worth it. If you're looking for some bottom end grunt, and a clean install then it could be your answer. If all out performance then perhaps not. I don't own a KB so this is only from what I know of the PD blowers.

Well I've been considering centri's as well but there so many different parts it seems to make them work. The KB just seems like it would fit my current wants.

 

[uberstang1]

Well I've been considering centri's as well but there so many different parts it seems to make them work. The KB just seems like it would fit my current wants.

Not really, just but a centri kit and it has everything you need to install.

 

[scottg]

Not really, just but a centri kit and it has everything you need to install.

Well I still will consider them, but I want to discuss the KB's and discuss the positive's and negative's.

 

[encasedmetal]

I had the 2.1 and made 440rwhp on 9psi and meth. it was fine except for traffic jams then I was ****ed IAT's wise.

 

[CzchMex]

I think they are worth it. You cannot duplicate the whine the blower makes at WOT. The 2.1 will provide bigger boost easier. IMO it is worth it over the 1.5 only because if you build or add a meth kit then you can run higher boosts and make serious power. There was a member on here selling his 2.1KB that only had 2000 miles on it for a pretty good deal. You might have to search for it, but it's somewhere in THE MARKET

 

[encasedmetal]

I think they are worth it. You cannot duplicate the whine the blower makes at WOT. The 2.1 will provide bigger boost easier. IMO it is worth it over the 1.5 only because if you build or add a meth kit then you can run higher boosts and make serious power. There was a member on here selling his 2.1KB that only had 2000 miles on it for a pretty good deal. You might have to search for it, but it's somewhere in THE MARKET

that's my old blower that I sold- dude blew his motor up with it-lol. and just for the OP's info- the 2.1 does not whine at all.

 

[Chris _Scott]

C head swap and then either the KB blower for 99-01 cobra... Or do an Eaton swap.

That's your best bet and my. 02

 

[CzchMex]

the 2.1 does not whine at all.

That blows

 

[goat-ee]

that's my old blower that I sold- dude blew his motor up with it-lol. and just for the OP's info- the 2.1 does not whine at all.

I currently have the 2.1 on my daily driver and I really like it a lot. Car runs plenty hard and is basically maintenance free. People dog these things out for not making huge rwhp numbers, but for a street car that's driven a bunch, I think they are great!! Mine is 8-9psi and runs with a new 5.0 Mustang VERY well. Can you make more hp with a turbo or centri? Of course!! I own a Hellion car also, but for everyday driving it's the Kenne Bell car every time!!

 

[95PGTTech]

C head swap and then either the KB blower for 99-01 cobra... Or do an Eaton swap.

That's your best bet and my. 02

While I agree, most people on here don't have the nuts to go into the motor that much as they don't have the experience needed. Besides, you start down a road of, well, I'm swapping heads, so I mind as well build a motor on a stand with C heads and a Whipple, then I need a fuel system, then I need ...

 

[cobra4v]

I just sold my 98 Cobra that has a 1.5 KB s/c. it didn't make a lot of power but it was a fun car to drive. It seems faster that my Procharged cobra with the same amount of boost which made more hp. KB unit are great for instant power/torque. To have it more reliable I would have installed a meth/water injection and relocate the IAT to the intake maniflold.

 

[Bad03gt]

Thanks for this post cause I wanted to know the same thing. I have been throwing around if I want a eaton, kb or vortech, PD. What would I need if I were to throw on a stock blower off the 03 04 cobras?

 

[Mystic-SVT]

What would I need if I were to throw on a stock blower off the 03 04 cobras?

C heads, 03-04 cobra timing cover, pulley bridge & pulleys, heat exhanger, heat exchanger lines, heat exchanger pump, all associated lines, lower intake, coolant reservoir, 03-04 cobra alternator, 03-04 cobra alternator bracket, alternator harness, 03-04 cobra throttle cable, water crossover, radiator upper hose, fuel rails, injectors, and few more things.

 

[Bad03gt]

C heads, 03-04 cobra timing cover, pulley bridge & pulleys, heat exhanger, all associated lines, lower intake, coolant reservoir, 03-04 cobra alternator, 03-04 cobra alternator bracket, alternator harness, 03-04 cobra throttle cable, and more...

Good thing I have a buddy with a totaled 04 cobra we just pulled the motor yesterday and it's alllllll miiinnneeee!

 

[Bad03gt]

C heads, 03-04 cobra timing cover, pulley bridge & pulleys, heat exhanger, all associated lines, lower intake, coolant reservoir, 03-04 cobra alternator, 03-04 cobra alternator bracket, alternator harness, 03-04 cobra throttle cable, and more...

Good thing I have a buddy with a totaled 04 cobra we just pulled the motor yesterday and it's alllllll miiinnneeee!

 

[encasedmetal]

you should post that one more time until you get the reaction you're hoping for Bad03gt-lol

 

[Bad03gt]

you should post that one more time until you get the reaction you're hoping for Bad03gt-lol

Lol sorry about that I'm using my cell phone lol didn't mean to post twice

 

[95PGTTech]

Good thing I have a buddy with a totaled 04 cobra we just pulled the motor yesterday and it's alllllll miiinnneeee!

where you luck out is the shortblock. get the harnesses and the computer from him as well