1.7 Kenne Bell

BakerFX4 · March 20th, 2008, 10:17 PM

I am about to get a used 1.7 kenne bell (hopefully, but pretty sure) with intercooler and all (kit). My goal is to be around 390 hp-405 or so. I have some 3:73's in the box still also. Anyway, I plan on getting it dyno tuned. Anyway would this kit alone being dyno tuned get me around that goal of 400 give or take? ive had the cats removed off my car but that is about the only mod so far (cloggage = bad gas mileage). If the kenne bell alone wouldnt get me there, then what are some other small mods that would get it there? maybe a pulley? hell 380 might would be aight too. Thanks fellas!

dude496 · March 20th, 2008, 10:40 PM

Lots of variables there man...just dont be a dyno queen, #'s on a dyno dont mean crap when the rubber meets the road.

How many pounds of boost is this kit going to give you? does it replace the stock MAF? does it replace the stock injectors? Is your car an auto or manual? Is it a high miles vehicle? Does it replace the stock fuel pump?

Not sure on the boost numbers of the kb, but if it gives you 8-9 psi, yes you should be close to 400 whp on a manual.

BakerFX4 · March 20th, 2008, 11:20 PM

yeah manual 2000 GT. got injectors, fuel pump, 75mm TB, 9lb pulley. anyway just trying to get an idea u know. I wanted to make sure that this SC was enough to get me there. I could go to a smaller pulley for more boost. Either way just was making sure i wasnt gunna spend this kind of money for 40-50 hp. ive seen some that all they got was 50-60hp or so. F that for the money it cost!

Trick Tuners · March 21st, 2008, 10:53 AM

Most guys make 380-420 with that kit on 9psi.

MATT02GT · March 21st, 2008, 12:15 PM

you should be there easy with 9-10 psi

takiller · March 21st, 2008, 01:10 PM

im no expert BUT from everything ive read you should be around 390-420 range. goodluck w/ everything hope you get it man.

StangAddiction · March 21st, 2008, 01:14 PM

at 9psi with a good tune, and a couple boltons i'd bet you'd make even more..

DSG04GT · March 21st, 2008, 01:36 PM

Ported heads and custom grind blower cams will make that Bell shine.

Trick Tuners · March 21st, 2008, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by DSG04GT

Ported heads and custom grind blower cams will make that Bell shine.

Actually it will make you wish you bought a bigger blower! haha.

WAR-PARTY · March 21st, 2008, 04:36 PM

Ya you should get the numbers you want with 9lbs of boost. And it should be pretty easy on your motor!

BakerFX4 · March 21st, 2008, 04:46 PM

Thanks for all the responses fellas! Aight sounds good. How about my stock 2v. It wont ruin it the following week huh? i heard stock internals are good till bout 450 hp. I dont want to be that high. I figure on running the stock motor till something happens to it and then ill do the forged internal thing and go from there. By the way this is my 19yr old gf's daily driver for now. haha. I drive a Supercrew 04 f150 FX4 w/ 20's, 36" tires, 9" lift. But Yes we do switch vehicles very often! Been dating 4 years. Dont think im bout to just waste this money!! haha she aint going any where!!

DSG04GT · March 21st, 2008, 04:55 PM

Remember, if you are going to build the 2v, PORT THE HEADS. Our engines do not breathe well with the stock heads. Ported heads, built motor, custom grind blower cams and a Kenne Bell 2.6L is like whoa.

Killax15 · March 21st, 2008, 06:36 PM

WHere can you get ported heads from to go with a similar set up hes doing? Cause im looking for right now to get heads/Cams with spray, then eventually get a 2.6 kennebell supercharger what head/cam set up would i need the complement the spray then eventually the supercharger?

BakerFX4 · March 21st, 2008, 07:00 PM

yeah im not really thinking bout the rebuild yet and hope i dont have to any time soon. but if or when it happens i will be sure to consult with everyone on here. I would probably not build the 2v. Prolly find a nice 4v and do it big. But like i said, I hope that is a ways away! I work at a body shop and have alot of friends that own salvage yards. I might start looking for a steal on a motor to rebuild. i got a 5.4 4v but dont wanna go that long route of swapping. im just ready for that KB. Im hoping it will wake this stock GT up!!!

blackstang2004 · March 21st, 2008, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

Most guys make 380-420 with that kit on 9psi.

+1 thats what i hear

StangAddiction · March 21st, 2008, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

Actually it will make you wish you bought a bigger blower! haha.

And a built bottom end..

March 20th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#1
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,251 iTrader: 14 reviews	1.7 Kenne Bell I am about to get a used 1.7 kenne bell (hopefully, but pretty sure) with intercooler and all (kit). My goal is to be around 390 hp-405 or so. I have some 3:73's in the box still also. Anyway, I plan on getting it dyno tuned. Anyway would this kit alone being dyno tuned get me around that goal of 400 give or take? ive had the cats removed off my car but that is about the only mod so far (cloggage = bad gas mileage). If the kenne bell alone wouldnt get me there, then what are some other small mods that would get it there? maybe a pulley? hell 380 might would be aight too. Thanks fellas!

March 21st, 2008, 10:53 AM	#4
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	Most guys make 380-420 with that kit on 9psi. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

March 21st, 2008, 12:15 PM	#5
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	you should be there easy with 9-10 psi __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

March 21st, 2008, 01:10 PM	#6
takiller Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 9.0 in the 8th Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,194 iTrader: 1 reviews	im no expert BUT from everything ive read you should be around 390-420 range. goodluck w/ everything hope you get it man. __________________ C&L CAI, 75 TB, Plenum, O/R H Pipe, SLP LM1's (Dumped), Eibach SS, Tokico S/S, Moser 31 Splines, Cobra Diff, FRPP 410's, XCal 3 93 Tune

March 21st, 2008, 04:36 PM	#10
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,700 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya you should get the numbers you want with 9lbs of boost. And it should be pretty easy on your motor! __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

March 20th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#2
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	Lots of variables there man...just dont be a dyno queen, #'s on a dyno dont mean crap when the rubber meets the road. How many pounds of boost is this kit going to give you? does it replace the stock MAF? does it replace the stock injectors? Is your car an auto or manual? Is it a high miles vehicle? Does it replace the stock fuel pump? Not sure on the boost numbers of the kb, but if it gives you 8-9 psi, yes you should be close to 400 whp on a manual.

March 20th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#3
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,251 iTrader: 14 reviews	yeah manual 2000 GT. got injectors, fuel pump, 75mm TB, 9lb pulley. anyway just trying to get an idea u know. I wanted to make sure that this SC was enough to get me there. I could go to a smaller pulley for more boost. Either way just was making sure i wasnt gunna spend this kind of money for 40-50 hp. ive seen some that all they got was 50-60hp or so. F that for the money it cost!

March 21st, 2008, 01:14 PM	#7
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	at 9psi with a good tune, and a couple boltons i'd bet you'd make even more..

March 21st, 2008, 01:36 PM	#8
DSG04GT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 353 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ported heads and custom grind blower cams will make that Bell shine.

March 21st, 2008, 04:46 PM	#11
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,251 iTrader: 14 reviews	Thanks for all the responses fellas! Aight sounds good. How about my stock 2v. It wont ruin it the following week huh? i heard stock internals are good till bout 450 hp. I dont want to be that high. I figure on running the stock motor till something happens to it and then ill do the forged internal thing and go from there. By the way this is my 19yr old gf's daily driver for now. haha. I drive a Supercrew 04 f150 FX4 w/ 20's, 36" tires, 9" lift. But Yes we do switch vehicles very often! Been dating 4 years. Dont think im bout to just waste this money!! haha she aint going any where!! Last edited by BakerFX4; March 21st, 2008 at 04:49 PM.

March 21st, 2008, 04:55 PM	#12
DSG04GT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 353 iTrader: 0 reviews	Remember, if you are going to build the 2v, PORT THE HEADS. Our engines do not breathe well with the stock heads. Ported heads, built motor, custom grind blower cams and a Kenne Bell 2.6L is like whoa.

March 21st, 2008, 06:36 PM	#13
Killax15 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	WHere can you get ported heads from to go with a similar set up hes doing? Cause im looking for right now to get heads/Cams with spray, then eventually get a 2.6 kennebell supercharger what head/cam set up would i need the complement the spray then eventually the supercharger?

March 21st, 2008, 07:00 PM	#14
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,251 iTrader: 14 reviews	yeah im not really thinking bout the rebuild yet and hope i dont have to any time soon. but if or when it happens i will be sure to consult with everyone on here. I would probably not build the 2v. Prolly find a nice 4v and do it big. But like i said, I hope that is a ways away! I work at a body shop and have alot of friends that own salvage yards. I might start looking for a steal on a motor to rebuild. i got a 5.4 4v but dont wanna go that long route of swapping. im just ready for that KB. Im hoping it will wake this stock GT up!!!

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