Kenne Bell 2.4L Supercharger Installed
1/29/06, 08:29 PM
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What a weekend this has been!! Yesterday (Saturday) was a loooong day. I left San Diego a little after 6:30am to get to S.T. Motorsports in San Bernardino at 8:00am. The installation of the 2.4L Kenne Bell twin screw supercharger is pretty straightforward, but is a lot of work. I’m glad I didn’t tackle this at home by myself. Having a fully equipped shop and the expertise of Adam and John of S.T. was invaluable. Yes… I probably could have done it at home, but it would have taken me much longer, and without the selection of tools they had, I would have struggled at times with the tools I have available. In addition, KB does not yet offer a canned tune for the automatic, so Adam basically had to build the tune from scratch. So, it worked out well that we did it at his shop. I say “we”... but mostly I stood around watching them work. LOL
This whole process has not been without some hiccups. First of all, when the installation was done, the car would not start. John noticed a leaking fuel injector on the passenger side which was replaced. After that, it still didn’t start. A second leaking injector was found (on the same side). So, all four injectors were replaced on that side. Again… no start!! WTF? After considerable head scratching and double/triple checking everything, John finally noticed that the MAF wiring extension was different than what was on Adam’s car. As it turns out, the extension connector that came with the kit had been wired “upside down”. I would never have figured that out if I was trying to do this in my garage, so I was glad I was at Adam’s shop!! So, he did a quick patch job to test it out, and the car started! Woohoo!! What a great sound that was!!
Since Adam was building the tune himself, he took a very cautious approach. He started ultra-conservative on the timing and other parameters and slowly worked up the power levels. The first pulls were in the 330rwhp range. Then 350… then 370… then 400 and eventually 415rwhp, and over 380rwtq. The car was making over 300rwtq at 2500rpm, and 350rwtq by 3000rpm. There isn’t a lot of timing in it (15-18 degrees as I recall), so it’s still on the safe side. At this point it was already well after 10:00pm and we still needed to road test the car, so we decided to leave it the tune where it was for now. Even at this point, I gained over 125rwhp and 100rwtq from what I had when I got there that morning. Suh-weet!!!
On my road test, it did go into failsafe mode once when trying to accelerate using the cruise control “+” button. But other than that, it ran awesome… from slowly cruising to WOT blasts. Definitely a “10+” on the butt-o-meter scale!! I didn’t leave Adam’s shop until after 11pm, and when I got home about 12:30am (18 hours after I had left home in the morning), my wife was waiting up so she could take a test drive. So we went out terrorizing the streets of San Diego for a little while. haha
My plan for today (Sunday) was to modify the Shaker Scoop and get it all together. I started modifying the Shaker and was getting close to test fitting it, when Ed (msgt46270) stopped by. I started it up for him, and we both smelled gasoline. Unfortunately the fuel leak issues came back. We’re not yet sure what is causing it, but it is only affecting the passenger-side injectors. I have had them in and out several times today trying different things, but no success yet. The blower uses the factory fuel rails, and we have tried 8 injectors in the four spots, but it is still a mystery at this point why we’re getting leaks. Since I am dog-tired, I decided to sleep on it and figure it out later.
Bottom line though, is that this is an awesome blower kit, with tons of potential. Once we solve the fuel injector mystery, Adam wants to tweak the tune some more, and then we will probably try a 10# pulley. But, since this is most likely the first and only auto trans ‘05/06 Mustang running the KB blower, we are proceeding cautiously and carefully. There is no reason to rush things. I want to get the 8# set-up perfect and get some track-time under my belt before we step up the boost anymore.
Anyway, here are a bunch of pics:
Getting Started
Removing the Front Clip
Disassembly
Air Filter and MAF Location
Relocated Fusebox
Intercooler Radiator Core
Ready for Reassembly
The Kenne Bell Kit
Intercooler
Intercooler and Fuel Injectors
Twin Screw Blower w/8psi Pulley
Throttle Body
Coolant Reservoir
CAI
Air Filter Location
Revised MAF Extension Connector Wiring
Completed Install Pics
Shaker Peephole
This whole process has not been without some hiccups. First of all, when the installation was done, the car would not start. John noticed a leaking fuel injector on the passenger side which was replaced. After that, it still didn’t start. A second leaking injector was found (on the same side). So, all four injectors were replaced on that side. Again… no start!! WTF? After considerable head scratching and double/triple checking everything, John finally noticed that the MAF wiring extension was different than what was on Adam’s car. As it turns out, the extension connector that came with the kit had been wired “upside down”. I would never have figured that out if I was trying to do this in my garage, so I was glad I was at Adam’s shop!! So, he did a quick patch job to test it out, and the car started! Woohoo!! What a great sound that was!!
Since Adam was building the tune himself, he took a very cautious approach. He started ultra-conservative on the timing and other parameters and slowly worked up the power levels. The first pulls were in the 330rwhp range. Then 350… then 370… then 400 and eventually 415rwhp, and over 380rwtq. The car was making over 300rwtq at 2500rpm, and 350rwtq by 3000rpm. There isn’t a lot of timing in it (15-18 degrees as I recall), so it’s still on the safe side. At this point it was already well after 10:00pm and we still needed to road test the car, so we decided to leave it the tune where it was for now. Even at this point, I gained over 125rwhp and 100rwtq from what I had when I got there that morning. Suh-weet!!!
On my road test, it did go into failsafe mode once when trying to accelerate using the cruise control “+” button. But other than that, it ran awesome… from slowly cruising to WOT blasts. Definitely a “10+” on the butt-o-meter scale!! I didn’t leave Adam’s shop until after 11pm, and when I got home about 12:30am (18 hours after I had left home in the morning), my wife was waiting up so she could take a test drive. So we went out terrorizing the streets of San Diego for a little while. haha
My plan for today (Sunday) was to modify the Shaker Scoop and get it all together. I started modifying the Shaker and was getting close to test fitting it, when Ed (msgt46270) stopped by. I started it up for him, and we both smelled gasoline. Unfortunately the fuel leak issues came back. We’re not yet sure what is causing it, but it is only affecting the passenger-side injectors. I have had them in and out several times today trying different things, but no success yet. The blower uses the factory fuel rails, and we have tried 8 injectors in the four spots, but it is still a mystery at this point why we’re getting leaks. Since I am dog-tired, I decided to sleep on it and figure it out later.
Bottom line though, is that this is an awesome blower kit, with tons of potential. Once we solve the fuel injector mystery, Adam wants to tweak the tune some more, and then we will probably try a 10# pulley. But, since this is most likely the first and only auto trans ‘05/06 Mustang running the KB blower, we are proceeding cautiously and carefully. There is no reason to rush things. I want to get the 8# set-up perfect and get some track-time under my belt before we step up the boost anymore.
Anyway, here are a bunch of pics:
Getting Started
Removing the Front Clip
Disassembly
Air Filter and MAF Location
Relocated Fusebox
Intercooler Radiator Core
Ready for Reassembly
The Kenne Bell Kit
Intercooler
Intercooler and Fuel Injectors
Twin Screw Blower w/8psi Pulley
Throttle Body
Coolant Reservoir
CAI
Air Filter Location
Revised MAF Extension Connector Wiring
Completed Install Pics
Shaker Peephole
1/29/06, 08:39 PM
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Finally.....you must be relieved to have it in. I hope you're able to quickly resolve the injector issue. Very strange. 
That car must pull like crazy now. 
Congrats Don!!
That car must pull like crazy now. Congrats Don!!
1/29/06, 08:46 PM
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Lookin sweet Don!!! Can't wait to see some track numbers! Hope you get the fuel leak issue cured. Did you do anything with the fuel system itself? Add another pump, BAP etc??? JPC has some nice billet fuel rails-fyi.
Cool setup!
Cool setup!
1/29/06, 09:08 PM
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David, the kit comes with a BAP, which is wired in the trunk. It was still making hp at 6500rpm on each pull, and the A/F was 12.5 or below (on a tailpipe sniffer) all the way. So, the BAP seems to fine right now. I may look into the JPC rails, but it is baffling why this one is leaking. They are the factory stock rails, and none of the injectors on that side came with the kit (we replaced them with some from Adam's inventory). So, this doesn't look like a problem related to the KB... it is aggravating though.
And yes... there will be videos in the future. Gotta get the car running right first.
And yes... there will be videos in the future. Gotta get the car running right first.
1/29/06, 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by emperorjordan@January 29, 2006, 8:17 PM
Sweet setup..... So any news if a blower cures the trumpets? hehe
Sweet setup..... So any news if a blower cures the trumpets? hehe
1/29/06, 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by don_w@January 29, 2006, 9:23 PM
Yes, I did put the LMs back on. This thing is LOUD... but the trumpets are still there. :bang:
Yes, I did put the LMs back on. This thing is LOUD... but the trumpets are still there. :bang:
1/29/06, 09:30 PM
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http://www.kennebell.net/superchargers/for.../gt05-06_3v.htm
http://www.kennebell.net/pricelist/SC-PRICELIST.pdf
I got mine through S.T. Motorsports in San Bernardino CA. They are a KB authorized dealer/installer.
http://www.kennebell.net/pricelist/SC-PRICELIST.pdf
I got mine through S.T. Motorsports in San Bernardino CA. They are a KB authorized dealer/installer.
1/29/06, 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by emperorjordan@January 29, 2006, 8:33 PM
So you driving it around like that for now?
So you driving it around like that for now?
1/29/06, 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by atomic_il+January 29, 2006, 8:38 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(atomic_il @ January 29, 2006, 8:38 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>darn nice supercharger there one day i hope to have one..
I have just one question though: HOW DID YOU EVER LET YOUR ENGINE BAY GET THAT DIRTY!!!!!!!!?[/b]
one day i hope to have one..I have just one question though: HOW DID YOU EVER LET YOUR ENGINE BAY GET THAT DIRTY!!!!!!!!?[/b]
16,000 miles... and I don't worry too much about dust under the hood.
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1/29/06, 10:11 PM
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Congrats Don. Can't wait to see those videos. I too hope the fuel rail issue can be solved quickly for you. I know you have been waiting for this moment for a while now. A little longer wait won't hurt .... .....
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1/29/06, 10:19 PM
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Don,
Nice write thanks for sharing.... Kinda strange having the fuel injector problem hope your able to get that figured out soon.
I think your the first one with a KB superchanger. Congrats!!!!
Nice write thanks for sharing.... Kinda strange having the fuel injector problem hope your able to get that figured out soon.
I think your the first one with a KB superchanger. Congrats!!!!
1/29/06, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by FordRacing@January 29, 2006, 9:22 PM
Don,
Nice write thanks for sharing.... Kinda strange having the fuel injector problem hope your able to get that figured out soon.
I think your the first one with a KB superchanger. Congrats!!!!
Don,
Nice write thanks for sharing.... Kinda strange having the fuel injector problem hope your able to get that figured out soon.
I think your the first one with a KB superchanger. Congrats!!!!