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nitto85 · 06-10-2011, 09:09 PM

I've been shopping around for some parts before I take my car over to APF, and I have a few questions.
Which is better?
Cleaner install?
Easier to setup?

I figure the response is going to be about 50-50, but I'd still like to hear what you guys have to say.

This will be used in conjunction with the stock pump for the time being, and Maggie.

08G8V8 · 06-10-2011, 09:34 PM

Why not the Magnavolt?

nitto85 · 06-10-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 08G8V8

Why not the Magnavolt?

Never heard of it, I'm not limited to just MSD and KB, just the only ones I have heard of and seem most popular.

So tell me, why not Magnavolt?

08G8V8 · 06-10-2011, 09:38 PM

It's made by Magnuson.

John@APF · 06-10-2011, 11:01 PM

I'd go with the KB. It can be installed in the trunk hidden with just two small wires run up front to the boost sensor, where as the MSD either installs in the trunk with a LONG vaccum hose run to the front. Or installed in the engine bay with heavy gauge power wires run all the way to the back of the car. The KB seems likes a cleaner install to me.
Contact username "Stark" he might still have a 40 amp KB BAP for sale, dont remember if he ever sold it.
Otherwise I can get you a good price on one.

nitto85 · 06-11-2011, 05:07 PM

Kenne Bell it is!

20a or 40a?
Is a BAP something that is plug-and-play, or is it something that has to tuned or dialed in? I honestly know nothing about them.

oachalon · 06-11-2011, 07:15 PM

If you buy from vortech it comes setup without the need for a vacuum line. It is the msd one.

I didnt go with vortech, but i finished installing my MSD BAP today. The biggest bitch is jamming your ass in the trunk to get to the fuse panel and solder the wires. You gotta get flexible. To make it easier, I used w crimp and then soldered.

Running the vacuum line was easy. i did that last month, but it only took about 1 1/2 hours.

B.Buster · 06-11-2011, 08:08 PM

40 amp KB is working great for me

nitto85 · 06-11-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by B.Buster

40 amp KB is working great for me

Is it plug and play? Or does it have to be dialed in?

kennynobodyrs · 06-11-2011, 11:16 PM

ok, i'll be the one to ask, what does BAP stand for?

kennynobodyrs · 06-11-2011, 11:16 PM

maybe boost-a-pump?

nitto85 · 06-12-2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennynobodyrs

maybe boost-a-pump?

Yep, you are right.

old motorhead · 06-12-2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08G8V8

Why not the Magnavolt?

I recently got a new BAP from Magnuson. It looks nothing like the Magnavolt it replaced. I'm guessing it's a KB unit. Looks similar, but no name on it. Maybe one of the good Magnuson folks can confirm?

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nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	BAP - Kenne Bell vs MSD? I've been shopping around for some parts before I take my car over to APF, and I have a few questions. Which is better? Cleaner install? Easier to setup? I figure the response is going to be about 50-50, but I'd still like to hear what you guys have to say. This will be used in conjunction with the stock pump for the time being, and Maggie.

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John@APF Drives: Very Slow... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 85	I'd go with the KB. It can be installed in the trunk hidden with just two small wires run up front to the boost sensor, where as the MSD either installs in the trunk with a LONG vaccum hose run to the front. Or installed in the engine bay with heavy gauge power wires run all the way to the back of the car. The KB seems likes a cleaner install to me. Contact username "Stark" he might still have a 40 amp KB BAP for sale, dont remember if he ever sold it. Otherwise I can get you a good price on one.

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oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	If you buy from vortech it comes setup without the need for a vacuum line. It is the msd one. I didnt go with vortech, but i finished installing my MSD BAP today. The biggest bitch is jamming your ass in the trunk to get to the fuse panel and solder the wires. You gotta get flexible. To make it easier, I used w crimp and then soldered. Running the vacuum line was easy. i did that last month, but it only took about 1 1/2 hours.

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kennynobodyrs Sept 2013...Hurry! Drives: 1997 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 23 View My Garage	ok, i'll be the one to ask, what does BAP stand for?