kenne bell 2.8 or ?

2000roush · August 5th, 2008, 05:33 PM

hey guys.. i have an '08 gt 500 and its quick but as always it can be faster lol i was looking into tossin the Eaton gettin the kenne bell 2.8L.. itd be great to get that cause the power gains would be awesome but its pricy.. since i have a Centrifugal supercharger to begin with would it be easier to just get a new blower? and what else would i need to get if i did that

2000roush · August 5th, 2008, 05:37 PM

im new to super chargers btw any information would be great

RC02GT · August 5th, 2008, 05:41 PM

You have a centrifugal on your gt 500?

rk_2000_Z/28 · August 5th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Since you already have a postive displacement blower on your car now, swapping the Eaton for the Kenne Bell would be the easiest route.

If you went centri than you would have to get an intake manifold and run all that extra tubing, probably have to get new brackets for the accesories, etc.

weems · August 5th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by 2000roush

hey guys.. i have an '08 gt 500 and its quick but as always it can be faster lol i was looking into tossin the Eaton gettin the kenne bell 2.8L.. itd be great to get that cause the power gains would be awesome but its pricy.. since i have a Centrifugal supercharger to begin with would it be easier to just get a new blower? and what else would i need to get if i did that

You do not have a centi. You have a positive displacement like stated above. Your best/cheapest route will be KB or Whipple.

WIKDVNM · August 5th, 2008, 06:26 PM

One of our club members went to the KB 2.8 and loves every min of it.. those things give out some massive numbers on the dyno and at WOT will blow your ear drums!

Doc8224 · August 5th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Whipple 3.4L that will get it done.

acidtonic · August 5th, 2008, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Doc8224

Whipple 3.4L that will get it done.

Mail me one too.

Smoothgrandmama · August 5th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Me three

jumperjack · August 5th, 2008, 09:11 PM

You will see an incredible jump going with the 2.8 mammoth not sure what all the GT500 has as far as fuel setup goes but do know KB got over 800 rwh with this swap.

ReverendDexter · August 5th, 2008, 09:52 PM

Depending on your finances, you could do a twin-turbo setup, too. Seen a few videos online of a Ford GT with the blower swapped for turbos, not sure what else was done, but I know they were putting down over 1k hp to the tires (it might have been over 1100).

I would expect that swap to run in the $6-10k range, though once everything was said and done (number pulled straight out of me arse based on prices seen for kits).

rk_2000_Z/28 · August 5th, 2008, 11:17 PM

Not sure what man-o-war has but I'm pretty sure it's a big KB and he is making 700+ to the rear wheels.

Doc8224 · August 6th, 2008, 04:12 AM

Evolution Performance put the whipple on their GT500 and made 850+ on a pretty much stock car. Totaly stock long block.

05mustang_TT_charged · August 6th, 2008, 04:24 PM

the Whipple didn't last long now they have a twin turbo setup on it and got it into the 8's

manOwar · August 7th, 2008, 06:19 AM

I would recommend you look at suspension and drive shaft first, then upgrade the blower.

Look at KBs site, their kits are complete.

Whipple, well if you have deep pockets... go for it. But you'll need to either buy a new hood or lower the engine (K-Frame), TB, Mafia and either boost-a-pump or triple pump hats.

I have been running the KB Stage 3 for 19 months on the same street/pump gas tune making over 700. I've had no problems.

BTW, Evolution is making over 1000whp with their TT setup on a STOCK engine.

acidtonic · August 7th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by manOwar

I would recommend you look at suspension and drive shaft first, then upgrade the blower.

Look at KBs site, their kits are complete.

Whipple, well if you have deep pockets... go for it. But you'll need to either buy a new hood or lower the engine (K-Frame), TB, Mafia and either boost-a-pump or triple pump hats.

I have been running the KB Stage 3 for 19 months on the same street/pump gas tune making over 700. I've had no problems.

BTW, Evolution is making over 1000whp with their TT setup on a STOCK engine.

Have you ran it at the track yet? Hows 700 feel in that 4000lb+ car? Does that power hide the fact that its a tank or is it still noticeable? I've heard they handle well for the weight.

manOwar · August 7th, 2008, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by acidtonic

Have you ran it at the track yet? Hows 700 feel in that 4000lb+ car? Does that power hide the fact that its a tank or is it still noticeable? I've heard they handle well for the weight.

Didn't know tanks ran low 10's.

acidtonic · August 7th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by manOwar

Didn't know tanks ran low 10's.

lol I wasnt trying to offend you

Just curious how it handles from an owner of one that has done something besides leave it stock.

And for your 10's comment.... Any tank can run with good numbers. But they would be better numbers if it were not a tank

Same reason my 305hp STOCK 97 cobra motor with extreme weight reduction is smoking cars with 100rwhp more....

Smoothgrandmama · August 7th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Ill bet your light car cant beat mine. . . . . and i weigh at 3750

manOwar · August 7th, 2008, 02:38 PM

The car handles great.

See for yourself.

YouTube - VIR South Course

August 5th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#1
2000roush Regular 2000 roush & 2008 GT 500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	kenne bell 2.8 or ? hey guys.. i have an '08 gt 500 and its quick but as always it can be faster lol i was looking into tossin the Eaton gettin the kenne bell 2.8L.. itd be great to get that cause the power gains would be awesome but its pricy.. since i have a Centrifugal supercharger to begin with would it be easier to just get a new blower? and what else would i need to get if i did that __________________ bbk shortie headers, bbk o/r h, air intake, pullies, magnaflow mufflers on roush side exhaust, kyb agx shocks and struts, frpp 3.73 gears

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August 5th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#3
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	You have a centrifugal on your gt 500? __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

August 5th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#4
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	Since you already have a postive displacement blower on your car now, swapping the Eaton for the Kenne Bell would be the easiest route. If you went centri than you would have to get an intake manifold and run all that extra tubing, probably have to get new brackets for the accesories, etc. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

August 5th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#6
WIKDVNM Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 reviews	One of our club members went to the KB 2.8 and loves every min of it.. those things give out some massive numbers on the dyno and at WOT will blow your ear drums! __________________ 2003 Cobra...604rwhp/548rwtq 2005 Mustang GT.. Project "Retribution" President / Founder California Mustang Club www.CA-Mustangs.com MM Cobra Club #45

August 5th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#7
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Whipple 3.4L that will get it done. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

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August 5th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#10
jumperjack Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 reviews	Kb 2.8 Mammoth You will see an incredible jump going with the 2.8 mammoth not sure what all the GT500 has as far as fuel setup goes but do know KB got over 800 rwh with this swap.

August 5th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#11
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depending on your finances, you could do a twin-turbo setup, too. Seen a few videos online of a Ford GT with the blower swapped for turbos, not sure what else was done, but I know they were putting down over 1k hp to the tires (it might have been over 1100). I would expect that swap to run in the $6-10k range, though once everything was said and done (number pulled straight out of me arse based on prices seen for kits). __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

August 5th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#12
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not sure what man-o-war has but I'm pretty sure it's a big KB and he is making 700+ to the rear wheels. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

August 6th, 2008, 04:12 AM	#13
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Evolution Performance put the whipple on their GT500 and made 850+ on a pretty much stock car. Totaly stock long block. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

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05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	the Whipple didn't last long now they have a twin turbo setup on it and got it into the 8's __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

August 7th, 2008, 06:19 AM	#15
manOwar Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: S.E. Ga working in Baghdad Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would recommend you look at suspension and drive shaft first, then upgrade the blower. Look at KBs site, their kits are complete. Whipple, well if you have deep pockets... go for it. But you'll need to either buy a new hood or lower the engine (K-Frame), TB, Mafia and either boost-a-pump or triple pump hats. I have been running the KB Stage 3 for 19 months on the same street/pump gas tune making over 700. I've had no problems. BTW, Evolution is making over 1000whp with their TT setup on a STOCK engine. __________________ 2007 Alloy/Satin Silver KB GT500 703rwhp/628rwtq SAE http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2537363

August 7th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#19
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