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lbheat · 01-25-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OscarsG5

Seriously thinking about purchasing a Kenne Bell SC. Does anyone have any past experience on one of these? What are the pros and cons? Thanks any feed back will help.

It also depends on how much your willing to push the limits on blower. Mine has a conservative tune at 7.5 psi and I have had zero issues with it. I drive it real hard 50% of the time in the morning going to work and rest of the time is cruising at 80ish. Its my daily driver and I drive 100 miles a day, thats why I'm creeping up on 70,000 miles on it.

I love the whine it kicks when you gas it, worth every dime in gas

RRTX-SS · 01-25-2013, 04:04 PM

KB here.........for stock motor with just supercharger i think you will be ok in my opinion i have a blower cam and boltons i used meth injection to cool mine down.

grocerygetter · 01-25-2013, 04:38 PM

if you want that feel the KB has...get a Whipple.

2SS45th · 01-25-2013, 05:48 PM

KB is hot, like really hot.

Smirnoff · 01-25-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OscarsG5

Didn't mean to piss u off Smirnoff

You didn't.....there are pro's & con's (all the SC solutions) that you will need to comprehend & truly understand to allow you to make the best decision on your specific application of how you will use the vehicle (street, strip, autocross, top-speed). Obviously, you want the majority of the pro's to fulfill your objectives in relation to the investment $$$$$.

Some reputable hipo shops on this forum offer numerous vendor SC solutions for specific applications, you may want to call them as part of your due diligence & education to make the best decision, that's all.....

Rcfiddy1 · 01-25-2013, 06:46 PM

I have it, I like it, no heat issues.

The Baron · 01-25-2013, 06:59 PM

KB has a liquid cooled head unit now. i know nothing more than that but if its liquid cooled you can keep the iats down with a tank and ice...thats how everybody else does it.

2SS45th · 01-25-2013, 07:02 PM

The LC units run hot too, the KB was not designed around the Camaro, simply adapted from the mustang.

47AJV8 · 01-25-2013, 10:50 PM

Does any one know why it has such hot IATs? I've looked at this a lot and never really seen an answer.. besides buy whipple! ;P

The Baron · 01-26-2013, 01:21 AM

Rotor design.

The 2010 Sin · 01-26-2013, 01:47 AM

From my experience with my KB on my 03cobra it does have some heat issues, but so did the factory "H"EATON blower. The screws are pretty dang tight causing a hot run temp and raising the IAT's But the KB's are also incredible if you're going to have a motor that demands higher boost #'s.. They can do 18-20PSI all day long like a champ. If I go FI I will definitely go Kenne Bell again 2.8LC and meth injection to battle the heating issues. If you go twin screw they're all going to heat soak somewhat, its in their design. If you want brutal power with a force through the throttle body look at someone like the Procharger D1sc

mcdoogle6969 · 01-26-2013, 02:21 AM

Heat Soak isn't that bad with the KB when you compare them to other PD blowers (running meth helps too), and IMO it's definitely the best looking one out there. They make tons of power (my L99 with headers, exhaust, and KB put down 536rwhp and gained 20rwhp with tuning meth for saftey (didn't even finish the tune to see how we can push it because I have a new build plan already). Only issue with them is the stock intake tube it too big. Ted from JRE can get that taken care of for you though.

Here's some eye candy for you.

sliding · 01-26-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

Heat Soak isn't that bad with the KB when you compare them to other PD blowers (running meth helps too), and IMO it's definitely the best looking one out there. They make tons of power (my L99 with headers, exhaust, and KB put down 536rwhp and gained 20rwhp with tuning meth for saftey (didn't even finish the tune to see how we can push it because I have a new build plan already). Only issue with them is the stock intake tube it too big. Ted from JRE can get that taken care of for you though.

Here's some eye candy for you.

If you are having Tuning problems with the older style KB intake tube. Contact KB and they will sort you out with a new tube with the Maf sensor relocated and a honey comp insert all at know charge. At least that's what they did for me

Saved me spending any money with any suppliers.

OscarsG5 · 01-26-2013, 09:09 AM

Thanks guys.

01-25-2013, 04:04 PM	#16
RRTX-SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East, Tx Posts: 239	KB here.........for stock motor with just supercharger i think you will be ok in my opinion i have a blower cam and boltons i used meth injection to cool mine down. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 416 CI M6-LS3 Kenne Bell 3.6, Livernois Dual Fuel Pump Kit w/KB BAP, Futral Motorsports Blower Cam, SW 2"Headers, Zl1 Dual Mode Exhaust, Street Slayer Billet Twin-Disc Clutch,PFADT lowering springs and sway bars, Iforged Classic Wheels, AI Meth Injection, rx dual checkvalve catchcan, Innovators West 8-Rib pulley setup....690RWHP/701RWTQ @ 10 PSI-CALIBRATED BY KARGER @ SNL PERFORMANCE 1995 Camaro Z28 LT1 M6 383 Fully Forged shortblock

01-25-2013, 04:38 PM	#17
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	if you want that feel the KB has...get a Whipple. __________________ -John S.

01-25-2013, 05:48 PM	#18
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	KB is hot, like really hot. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-25-2013, 06:46 PM	#20
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	I have it, I like it, no heat issues. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

01-25-2013, 06:59 PM	#21
The Baron Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st louis Posts: 838	KB has a liquid cooled head unit now. i know nothing more than that but if its liquid cooled you can keep the iats down with a tank and ice...thats how everybody else does it. __________________ 2011 cts-v coupe (pinky) wifes car.. ls9 cam c.a.i. 11.44 2007 corvette vert ..retired.. 2013 zl1 stock blower stock ci 20" wheels 10.36 135...so far..

01-25-2013, 07:02 PM	#22
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	The LC units run hot too, the KB was not designed around the Camaro, simply adapted from the mustang. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-25-2013, 10:50 PM	#23
47AJV8 Drives: A White Car Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 342	Does any one know why it has such hot IATs? I've looked at this a lot and never really seen an answer.. besides buy whipple! ;P __________________ "From ABS shudder that came on surprisingly early in the lousy brake pedal's travel to a looser rear end than Kim Kardashian"

01-26-2013, 01:21 AM	#24
The Baron Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st louis Posts: 838	Rotor design. __________________ 2011 cts-v coupe (pinky) wifes car.. ls9 cam c.a.i. 11.44 2007 corvette vert ..retired.. 2013 zl1 stock blower stock ci 20" wheels 10.36 135...so far..

01-26-2013, 01:47 AM	#25
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	From my experience with my KB on my 03cobra it does have some heat issues, but so did the factory "H"EATON blower. The screws are pretty dang tight causing a hot run temp and raising the IAT's But the KB's are also incredible if you're going to have a motor that demands higher boost #'s.. They can do 18-20PSI all day long like a champ. If I go FI I will definitely go Kenne Bell again 2.8LC and meth injection to battle the heating issues. If you go twin screw they're all going to heat soak somewhat, its in their design. If you want brutal power with a force through the throttle body look at someone like the Procharger D1sc __________________

01-26-2013, 02:21 AM	#26
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	Heat Soak isn't that bad with the KB when you compare them to other PD blowers (running meth helps too), and IMO it's definitely the best looking one out there. They make tons of power (my L99 with headers, exhaust, and KB put down 536rwhp and gained 20rwhp with tuning meth for saftey (didn't even finish the tune to see how we can push it because I have a new build plan already). Only issue with them is the stock intake tube it too big. Ted from JRE can get that taken care of for you though. Here's some eye candy for you. Attached Images __________________ BUILD THREAD

01-26-2013, 09:09 AM	#28
OscarsG5 Drives: 2012 SS TRANSFORMER EDITION Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 107 View My Garage	Thanks guys.