This morning I found myself in a good position to swap out my ProCharger for a Kenne Bell. The owner of the KB wants to go for more speed/power because he's got a built motor. The ProCharger is perfect for him as I've put down over 440 rwhp @ 9psi. The KB is great for me because I want the low-end power as I daily drive my Mustang.

I'll be weighing the pros and cons before I make a decision, but what do you guys think? Will I be happy or will I miss the ProCharger?

Thanks!
Kris

 

Basically I'm in the same dilemma except Im choosing between a Novi2200 and a Whipple. Wait for Anthony05GT (I think thats his SN) to chime in, he has had both a Procharger and a Whipple and will be more than happy to share experiences.


Honestly, building/racing fast cars is a hobby that does not exactly allow happiness or satisfaction Chances are, no matter what you get you are always going to be looking for more. So ultimately you are going to have to either set performance goals and stick to them, or completely explain your definition of 'happy' as stated in the title.


With that said, I think the KB is going to FEEL quite a bit faster because of the Gobs of power present right off idle. So sure it will be fun, as long as you can get the power to the ground effectively.

 

Recommended reading...... esp. towards the end.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=71953

 

Thanks guys and thanks Anthony for the insight in the other thread!

I forgot to mention that I also own an '03 Lightning that's pushing 14psi....I LOVE how that thing pulls and sounds...so I think the KB on the Stang would be right there with it, but in a lighter, nimbler package.

 

Kris- I LOVE my Kenne Bell! I say go for it-- especially if you are looking for that lower rpm power. I know I'm biased, and I have NOT driven a car with a centri SC.

No regrets here!

 

I know this is a minor thing, but how's the blower sound? My Eaton on my truck SCREAMS!

 

LOVE it

 

To sum up my experience between the Procharger and the Whipple twin screw I'd say if you don't want to have to rev it to feel the boost, you'll dig the twin screw. You'll miss the Procharger some, but you'll love the KB too. It's kind of like the other kid, you love them both. But seriously, you sound like a street kind of guy...you'll be happy.

 

I would jump all over that deal. Acceleration is about area under the curve and twinscrews kill centrifugals as far as powerband is concerned.

 

I have not heard a KB on a new Mustang that is anywhere near as loud as the m112 off the Cobras and Lightnings. Although some seem to be slightly louder than others.


If you are looking for that scream at WOT, and still wanna stay TS look into the Whipple.

 

I'll never forget the pull in 5th gear going up the mountains past Denver at close to 8000ft altitude, I was still seeing 7 psi of boost...the obnoxsiously? loud cammed z-28 was suffocating...and eventually died...(vanished)...that was too easy...what a vacation that was...
YES you will be happy!!!

 

huh?

 

I love the instant boost of the whipple. I'm sure you would love it too.

 

Hmm, same guy?

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...d.php?t=100026

 

For a daily driver a twin screw is great. Boost only when you want it. Boost comes on instantly. Lots of low end torque......

A centri is capable of making more boost and therefore more power, but boost kicks in higher in the rpm range. It's lighter. It's blow thru as opposed to draw thu so you don't need to upgrade the tb. Probably a better setup for the track.

 

Haha yep, same guy SlamMan.

 

Well if you end up going through with it, I would love to hear your opinions on behavior characteristics of the centri compared to the TS

 

I'll definitely post up about it. I may go KB or Whipple even if the trade doesn't happen, we'll see!