supercharging choices

chiaronate · 07-07-2002, 03:01 PM

I have a 1994 Mustang GT with a 5.0 liter motor, and am planning on getting a 6 lb. boost supercharger . so far, I like the Kenne Bell screw-type because it gives instant throttle response and low end torque, and also is easy to install. Are there disadvantages to this supercharger such as performance or quality?

Sonics2042 · 07-07-2002, 04:06 PM

I don't like the kenne bell stuff. I hear they are the most fun to drive, but they don't offer the same perf benefits.

The benefit of the "insta-boost" (aka roots-type or twin-screw) is that it drives like a big-block engine. If you go with a centrifugal supercharger, like the vortech, the power it makes increases as RPMs rise, making the biggest difference in HP gains and 1/4 mile slips.

If you are looking for the biggest PERF gain out of this mod, go with the vortech or equivalent type. I like vortech because they have a great reputation for not f'ing stuff up (reliable) and they are cheap for the 5.0s.

Just depends what you are looking for.

Thanks,
DoranW

Ackbar00 · 07-09-2002, 10:24 AM

I dont think i agree with that statement. The KB is able to belt out 600 hp. Most people will find that to be just enough. I think it depends on how much street driving he would be doing. I think he would like the KB over a vortech in that respect. On the other hand, I plan on buying a Turbo Technology setup for the street so i may not know what the hell i am talking about

Smokedawg · 07-09-2002, 11:08 AM

ATI Procharger Centrifugal Superchargers.

302 LX Eric · 07-09-2002, 11:16 AM

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ATI Procharger Centrifugal Superchargers.

Agreed.

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sn95gt19 · 07-09-2002, 11:21 AM

i am personally looking into the kenne belle. i mostly drive on the street, with the ocassional trip to the track. i am looking for some "stoplight terror" and the kenne belle will give you that. i also have heard that they are a blast to drive with.

Sonics2042 · 07-09-2002, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by Ackbar00
I dont think i agree with that statement. The KB is able to belt out 600 hp.

Takes more boost to get you there though.

Thanks,
DoranW

Ackbar00 · 07-09-2002, 03:05 PM

True. I was just stating that it was capable of doing it. If i planed on driving mine more on the street i would look into it a bit more. But for what chiaronate is taliking about, I think he is making a good choice.

91GTturbo · 07-09-2002, 04:02 PM

The KB would and is a fun streetable supercharger, but with instant boost, comes the inability to hookup, especially on the street. A centrifugal type blower want deliver the instant boost, which will make it much easier to hookup and will make more power in the long run than a roots style blower. If you invest in the KB, invest in some good suspension components to go along with it, you'll need it. With the other type blowers, a good set of drag radials will probably get you by out on the street, unless you try and launch at high rpms.

Right now I'm running a small turbo which puts me at full boost by around 2500 rpms, similar to what a roots style blower would do. I can just mash the gas from idle and spin for about as long as I want to. I'm looking to upgrade to something larger so it doesn't spool quite so fast and I can actually get some power to the ground.

chiaronate · 07-09-2002, 04:07 PM

hooking up may seem like a problem, but i have 2.73's and an automatic transmission. the tires shouldn't spin very much.

exgmguy · 07-09-2002, 05:33 PM

I have a Novi 1000 on my car, and I am quite happy with it overall.

Sonics2042 · 07-09-2002, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by chiaronate
hooking up may seem like a problem, but i have 2.73's and an automatic transmission. the tires shouldn't spin very much.

I would get gears before you get the forced induction...Best difference for the $$. What else have you done? Sounds like you might be stock, and there is a lot of stuff I would recommend doing before you get the supercharge your car that will compliment it once you do get it....

Thanks,
DoranW

chiaronate · 07-09-2002, 06:01 PM

i have cold air induction, underdrive pulleys and a flowmaster cat-back exhaust. i'm planning on changing heads and headers, but i'd like to keep the same cam. it has a lobe separation of .115, and will work great with forced induction. i thought i'd save up for a supercharger and go from there. i'd like to see how the stock gears run with it.

91GTturbo · 07-09-2002, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by chiaronate
hooking up may seem like a problem, but i have 2.73's and an automatic transmission. the tires shouldn't spin very much.

I agree, you probably want have much of a problem for now, but you know gears will be in the near future and then it'll make a difference. For the record mine is and AOD and I have a 3.55 gear, but with the upgrade in turbos, I'll be changing to either a 3.27 or 3.08. Of course turbos are the opposite of superchargers when it comes to gearing, supers love it, turbos hate it.

07-07-2002, 03:01 PM	#1
chiaronate Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: watervliet, ny Posts: 105	supercharging choices I have a 1994 Mustang GT with a 5.0 liter motor, and am planning on getting a 6 lb. boost supercharger . so far, I like the Kenne Bell screw-type because it gives instant throttle response and low end torque, and also is easy to install. Are there disadvantages to this supercharger such as performance or quality?

07-07-2002, 04:06 PM	#2
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I don't like the kenne bell stuff. I hear they are the most fun to drive, but they don't offer the same perf benefits. The benefit of the "insta-boost" (aka roots-type or twin-screw) is that it drives like a big-block engine. If you go with a centrifugal supercharger, like the vortech, the power it makes increases as RPMs rise, making the biggest difference in HP gains and 1/4 mile slips. If you are looking for the biggest PERF gain out of this mod, go with the vortech or equivalent type. I like vortech because they have a great reputation for not f'ing stuff up (reliable) and they are cheap for the 5.0s. Just depends what you are looking for. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

07-09-2002, 10:24 AM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	I dont think i agree with that statement. The KB is able to belt out 600 hp. Most people will find that to be just enough. I think it depends on how much street driving he would be doing. I think he would like the KB over a vortech in that respect. On the other hand, I plan on buying a Turbo Technology setup for the street so i may not know what the hell i am talking about __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

07-09-2002, 11:08 AM	#4
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	ATI Procharger Centrifugal Superchargers. __________________ 1990 Mustang GT- 347 Stroker-Tremec 3550-Compucar Nitrous, AFR, Systemax Intake, AFM, 30lbers, 70MM TB, 76mm MAF, full suspension and lots more 1995 Chevy S-10 406 SBC, Dual tunnel ram, Dart heads, Nitrous, full tub, 4-link, adjustable drag shocks, coil-overs, 9in rearend, 4.56 gears...etc

07-09-2002, 11:21 AM	#6
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i am personally looking into the kenne belle. i mostly drive on the street, with the ocassional trip to the track. i am looking for some "stoplight terror" and the kenne belle will give you that. i also have heard that they are a blast to drive with. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

07-09-2002, 03:05 PM	#8
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	True. I was just stating that it was capable of doing it. If i planed on driving mine more on the street i would look into it a bit more. But for what chiaronate is taliking about, I think he is making a good choice. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

07-09-2002, 04:02 PM	#9
91GTturbo Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 361	The KB would and is a fun streetable supercharger, but with instant boost, comes the inability to hookup, especially on the street. A centrifugal type blower want deliver the instant boost, which will make it much easier to hookup and will make more power in the long run than a roots style blower. If you invest in the KB, invest in some good suspension components to go along with it, you'll need it. With the other type blowers, a good set of drag radials will probably get you by out on the street, unless you try and launch at high rpms. Right now I'm running a small turbo which puts me at full boost by around 2500 rpms, similar to what a roots style blower would do. I can just mash the gas from idle and spin for about as long as I want to. I'm looking to upgrade to something larger so it doesn't spool quite so fast and I can actually get some power to the ground. __________________ 91 single turbo vert

07-09-2002, 04:07 PM	#10
chiaronate Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: watervliet, ny Posts: 105	hooking up may seem like a problem, but i have 2.73's and an automatic transmission. the tires shouldn't spin very much.

07-09-2002, 05:33 PM	#11
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	I have a Novi 1000 on my car, and I am quite happy with it overall. __________________ 1988 Mustang GT stock bottom 302, C4 10.9 @ 128 with 8 psi of Novi 1000 boost!----STOLEN 1989 Mustang notchback Warmed up 306 with a Procharger.

07-09-2002, 06:01 PM	#13
chiaronate Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: watervliet, ny Posts: 105	i have cold air induction, underdrive pulleys and a flowmaster cat-back exhaust. i'm planning on changing heads and headers, but i'd like to keep the same cam. it has a lobe separation of .115, and will work great with forced induction. i thought i'd save up for a supercharger and go from there. i'd like to see how the stock gears run with it.

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