Not a "big" blower but used the KB motor mounts with a 2.8 LC and have had zero nvh issues or clearance problens. Car druves as good if not better than stock.
Got the chance to meet a very VERY cool member of this site last night, Willie. Ill say this right now: If Willie chimes in on a post or thread or question, trust his opinion. The man knows what he is talking about. Point blank. One of the coolest, complete and personalized cars ive ever seen.
Without spoiling the details, hes got a rather tall supercharger under his hood. His hood is a Trufiber A53KR hood. Even with the KB 3/4" motor mounts in there, its STILL a tall S.O.B needing every inch of clearance the Trufiber provides to fit. Not even a slight chance in hell this big bastard supercharger will ever fit under a stock hood. Not even close lol
2 things: Oh hells to the yes I know Im going with a KB 4.2 or 4.7. Getting a return system first and big ID injectors for ethanol. I get the feeling this BAF will blow right past what pump fuel octane can support at part throttle.
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Ive decided that I really like the look of the Trufiber A53KR on 10+ GT500s. Its nearly identical to the original 2008 KR hood and... well... it looks really cool. No way with a large KB will there ever be a chance to pass the car off as a sleeper even if I could stuff it under the stock hood. So why hide it.
Got the chance to meet a very VERY cool member of this site last night, Willie. Ill say this right now: If Willie chimes in on a post or thread or question, trust his opinion. The man knows what he is talking about. Point blank. One of the coolest, complete and personalized cars ive ever seen.
Without spoiling the details, hes got a rather tall supercharger under his hood. His hood is a Trufiber A53KR hood. Even with the KB 3/4" motor mounts in there, its STILL a tall S.O.B needing every inch of clearance the Trufiber provides to fit. Not even a slight chance in hell this big bastard supercharger will ever fit under a stock hood. Not even close lol
2 things: Oh hells to the yes I know Im going with a KB 4.2 or 4.7. Getting a return system first and big ID injectors for ethanol. I get the feeling this BAF will blow right past what pump fuel octane can support at part throttle.
and
Ive decided that I really like the look of the Trufiber A53KR on 10+ GT500s. Its nearly identical to the original 2008 KR hood and... well... it looks really cool. No way with a large KB will there ever be a chance to pass the car off as a sleeper even if I could stuff it under the stock hood. So why hide it.
I picked up a Kinetik Motorsports crank saver stud (ARP2000) kit earlier this year. Still need to install it. Email with Kinetic confirmed what I thought: It was designed to reinforce the GT500 crank snout to safely run larger superchargers like a 4L. Just need to inspect the keyway and make sure its undamaged. If its ok, then the kit will keep it alive and happy.Have you thought of turbos? I think I would go this route over >4 litre blower. Just me though.
Got the chance to meet a very VERY cool member of this site last night, Willie. Ill say this right now: If Willie chimes in on a post or thread or question, trust his opinion. The man knows what he is talking about. Point blank. One of the coolest, complete and personalized cars ive ever seen.
Without spoiling the details, hes got a rather tall supercharger under his hood. His hood is a Trufiber A53KR hood. Even with the KB 3/4" motor mounts in there, its STILL a tall S.O.B needing every inch of clearance the Trufiber provides to fit. Not even a slight chance in hell this big bastard supercharger will ever fit under a stock hood. Not even close lol
2 things: Oh hells to the yes I know Im going with a KB 4.2 or 4.7. Getting a return system first and big ID injectors for ethanol. I get the feeling this BAF will blow right past what pump fuel octane can support at part throttle.
and
Ive decided that I really like the look of the Trufiber A53KR on 10+ GT500s. Its nearly identical to the original 2008 KR hood and... well... it looks really cool. No way with a large KB will there ever be a chance to pass the car off as a sleeper even if I could stuff it under the stock hood. So why hide it.
The Whipple 3.4 case height is the same as the 4.0L isn't it?
She looks bad ass for sure! Also, the stack of VP race fuel pails looks bad ass too hahaView attachment 1516520
I like the bmc mamba with the whipple 4.0
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She looks bad ass for sure! Also, the stack of VP race fuel pails looks bad ass too haha
Got the chance to meet a very VERY cool member of this site last night, Willie. Ill say this right now: If Willie chimes in on a post or thread or question, trust his opinion. The man knows what he is talking about. Point blank. One of the coolest, complete and personalized cars ive ever seen.
Without spoiling the details, hes got a rather tall supercharger under his hood. His hood is a Trufiber A53KR hood. Even with the KB 3/4" motor mounts in there, its STILL a tall S.O.B needing every inch of clearance the Trufiber provides to fit. Not even a slight chance in hell this big bastard supercharger will ever fit under a stock hood. Not even close lol
2 things: Oh hells to the yes I know Im going with a KB 4.2 or 4.7. Getting a return system first and big ID injectors for ethanol. I get the feeling this BAF will blow right past what pump fuel octane can support at part throttle.
and
Ive decided that I really like the look of the Trufiber A53KR on 10+ GT500s. Its nearly identical to the original 2008 KR hood and... well... it looks really cool. No way with a large KB will there ever be a chance to pass the car off as a sleeper even if I could stuff it under the stock hood. So why hide it.
@Handlebar Moustache Im looking forward to it. Calling Whipple tomorrow to cover all the bases, but Im pretty sure Ill go KB. The price difference between the 3.6, the 4.2 and 4.7 isnt all that much. For what you get with KB, its really reasonable.
I did talk to KB yesterday. The boost level with the biggest upper pulley and factory lower its about 25lbs for the 4.2! Biggest upper they make is 4.0", the rep even called it a wagon wheel lmao! Whipple's largest for the 4.0L is 4.75" and for the 4.5L its 5". Ill give Whipple a call tomorrow to see where the boost levels are with their big boys.
I may be forced to replace the stock rods and add cams before I can get the blower and fuel system though. That much boost on stock rods has me seeing a toothpick trying to hold up a cinder block. I know myself enough that I wouldnt be able to resist WOT pulls just for shits and giggles. Also knowing myself, I wouldnt be able to keep it to a reasonable number. Per Hour. lmao!
I appreciate the numbers sir. Good Lord, the Whipple 4.0 moves the air doesnt it!With my jdm motor/cams and over 6000rpm the gen2 tvs made 17psi 15pct/2.5
Whipple 3.4 21.5 psi 15pct/3
Whipple 4.0 23psi 15pct/3.5
Whipple 4.0 25psi 15pct/3.25