ZL1 with Kenne Bell supercharger???? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

axnhose · 03-21-2013, 06:01 PM

I have an opportunity to have a Kenne Bell 2.8 supercharger installed at a reduced price. Wondering what the majority of users out there think. It will take my stock ZL1 from 465rwhp to 565rwhp @ 13lbs of boost. On race gas and 18lbs, it will make 635rwhp. This is with the engine in stock configuration, and if I ad headers and other bolt on's, it has the ability to make more.

What do you guys think, is it worth it? Oh, and the extended warranty I paid extra for, I guess I can throw it out the window!!

hognutz · 03-21-2013, 06:36 PM

The KB will be more effcient for sure. I do not know what the reliablaity of eaton vs KB is.

without a ballpark price though it is hard to comment. It is not hard to make 565whp witht the 1.9 for ~3k or so including hx upgate.

You can get your extrended waranty pro-rated refund most likely.

I am big on $$$$'s spent. I mean the KB price list has the tuner kit listed at 6k. for 6k I would not do it I don't think. $4500 or so I might be all over it.

12 ZL1 #1725 · 03-21-2013, 07:13 PM

I prefer the TVS over KB, but that's just my opinion.... Just not a fan of KB fit and design...

RPM Motors · 03-22-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by axnhose

I have an opportunity to have a Kenne Bell 2.8 supercharger installed at a reduced price. Wondering what the majority of users out there think. It will take my stock ZL1 from 465rwhp to 565rwhp @ 13lbs of boost. On race gas and 18lbs, it will make 635rwhp. This is with the engine in stock configuration, and if I ad headers and other bolt on's, it has the ability to make more.

What do you guys think, is it worth it? Oh, and the extended warranty I paid extra for, I guess I can throw it out the window!!

no, it's not worth it. the sc on your car may be smaller but it's a far superior package.

Dega Man · 03-22-2013, 09:17 AM

The Kenne Bell have not been that great on the gen 5 cars. Your 1.9 is awesome and extremely efficient Super Charger. It is not far at all from the bigger 2.3 on the ZR1. If the ZL1 had the same cam shaft as the ZR1 the horsepower on the Zl1 would be very close to the ZR1 with a 1.9 SC. I think ADM did the same modes to the ZR1 and ZL1 the horsepower on the ZL1 was just a tad higher and torque was a bit lower. So if you remove the your 1.9 I will purchase it from you.

RPM Motors · 03-22-2013, 09:42 AM

...here is one of our recent Zl1 builds....

I call it Vera · 03-22-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by axnhose

I have an opportunity to have a Kenne Bell 2.8 supercharger installed at a reduced price. Wondering what the majority of users out there think. It will take my stock ZL1 from 465rwhp to 565rwhp @ 13lbs of boost. On race gas and 18lbs, it will make 635rwhp. This is with the engine in stock configuration, and if I ad headers and other bolt on's, it has the ability to make more.

What do you guys think, is it worth it? Oh, and the extended warranty I paid extra for, I guess I can throw it out the window!!

I thought everyone here was pulling about 500 rwhp +/- ~10 HP stock.
That's what I've seen in all the baselines.

RPM Motors · 03-22-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

I thought everyone here was pulling about 500 rwhp +/- ~10 HP stock.
That's what I've seen in all the baselines.

That's what we see...

I call it Vera · 03-22-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RPM Motors

That's what we see...

Now I feel I'm starting to ask the stupid questions. (I'm sure you will all let me know)

Could 465 be pre-breakin? And maybe expect the numbers to rise after the engine has a few more miles?

Dega Man · 03-22-2013, 11:32 AM

If you have an auto that is in the normal range. I think the manuals are approximately 20+/- higher.

axnhose · 03-22-2013, 10:42 PM

I'm starting to think that the Kenne Bell kit is not what its cracked up to be. I was told that they can make up to 750rwhp. But for 1/2 of list price, I am only getting an extra 100rwhp from stock. I'm thinking I can get that kind of power from my 1.9 blower. Charlie, what can you do for me?

islander033 · 03-22-2013, 11:12 PM

A KB 2.8LC should out do a 2.3L TVS in peak HP + create less heat while doing so.

Or am I mssing something in this instance?

Dega Man · 03-22-2013, 11:51 PM

Just call the Guys up at Livernois and they will give you the best direction to go. I am certain it will not be the Kenne Bell for your ZL1.

SPOOKYGUNNER · 03-23-2013, 12:44 AM

Contact Ted at Jannetty Racing as I believe he will give you an unbiased opinion about any mods He has gone out of his way to answer alll my questions.

03-21-2013, 06:36 PM	#2
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,985	The KB will be more effcient for sure. I do not know what the reliablaity of eaton vs KB is. without a ballpark price though it is hard to comment. It is not hard to make 565whp witht the 1.9 for ~3k or so including hx upgate. You can get your extrended waranty pro-rated refund most likely. I am big on $$$$'s spent. I mean the KB price list has the tuner kit listed at 6k. for 6k I would not do it I don't think. $4500 or so I might be all over it. __________________ 2016 2SS 2020 super duty on 37's Last edited by hognutz; 03-21-2013 at 08:42 PM.

03-21-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	I prefer the TVS over KB, but that's just my opinion.... Just not a fan of KB fit and design... __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

03-22-2013, 09:42 AM	#6
RPM Motors Drives: LSx's Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: socal Posts: 119	ZL1 - Graph ...here is one of our recent Zl1 builds....

03-22-2013, 11:12 PM	#12
islander033 SLOBRA1 Drives: GT500/Cruze/DMax/Cobra Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 595	A KB 2.8LC should out do a 2.3L TVS in peak HP + create less heat while doing so. Or am I mssing something in this instance? __________________ 2010 GT500 Best ET=10.10 - Best Trap=143.59mph 2003 Turbo Cobra Best ET=8.27 - Best Trap=166.42mph

03-23-2013, 12:44 AM	#14
SPOOKYGUNNER ROCK Drives: 2013 ZL-1 TRIPLE BLACK VERT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DENVER COLORADO Posts: 609	Contact Ted at Jannetty Racing as I believe he will give you an unbiased opinion about any mods He has gone out of his way to answer alll my questions. __________________ WHEN ONE AMERICAN IS NOT WORTHY TO BE FOUND...THEN WE AS AMERICANS HAVE LOST. POW/MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

03-21-2013, 06:01 PM	#1
axnhose Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 122 View My Garage	ZL1 with Kenne Bell supercharger???? I have an opportunity to have a Kenne Bell 2.8 supercharger installed at a reduced price. Wondering what the majority of users out there think. It will take my stock ZL1 from 465rwhp to 565rwhp @ 13lbs of boost. On race gas and 18lbs, it will make 635rwhp. This is with the engine in stock configuration, and if I ad headers and other bolt on's, it has the ability to make more. What do you guys think, is it worth it? Oh, and the extended warranty I paid extra for, I guess I can throw it out the window!!

03-22-2013, 09:17 AM	#5
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 651	The Kenne Bell have not been that great on the gen 5 cars. Your 1.9 is awesome and extremely efficient Super Charger. It is not far at all from the bigger 2.3 on the ZR1. If the ZL1 had the same cam shaft as the ZR1 the horsepower on the Zl1 would be very close to the ZR1 with a 1.9 SC. I think ADM did the same modes to the ZR1 and ZL1 the horsepower on the ZL1 was just a tad higher and torque was a bit lower. So if you remove the your 1.9 I will purchase it from you.

03-22-2013, 11:32 AM	#10
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 651	If you have an auto that is in the normal range. I think the manuals are approximately 20+/- higher.

03-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#11
axnhose Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 122 View My Garage	I'm starting to think that the Kenne Bell kit is not what its cracked up to be. I was told that they can make up to 750rwhp. But for 1/2 of list price, I am only getting an extra 100rwhp from stock. I'm thinking I can get that kind of power from my 1.9 blower. Charlie, what can you do for me?

03-22-2013, 11:51 PM	#13
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 651	Just call the Guys up at Livernois and they will give you the best direction to go. I am certain it will not be the Kenne Bell for your ZL1.