kenne bell????/

[jay11]

is kenne bell 2.8 the way to go for my LS3 A6?????

[cfcoates]

yes

[CaliEMT]

Whats the Difference to a TVS2300?

[2010 2-Tone]

I don't know but it is for sure it is on my short list of chargers for my LS3!

[SonnyakaPig]

Originally Posted by jay11

is kenne bell 2.8 the way to go for my LS3 A6?????

You did the LS3 conversion? That's pretty awesome.

I have the K/B on my L99 and I love it. Great power and great drivability. Not to mention how good it looks.

[AntzV]

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Originally Posted by SonnyakaPig

You did the LS3 conversion? That's pretty awesome.

I have the K/B on my L99 and I love it. Great power and great drivability. Not to mention how good it looks.

how do you do the LS3 conversion??

[SonnyakaPig]

Originally Posted by AntzV

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how do you do the LS3 conversion??

Well, first I'm not exactly sure TS's car is an LS3 conversion, but I'm assuming it is because he said he has a LS3 A6.

I don't build engines but from what I understand, the main differences between the LS3 and the L99 are the different camshafts, the fact that the L99 has variable valve timing, and the L99 has special lifters to function with the AFM or DOD.

Also, I think the L99 has a slightly lower compression ratio, so in order for an L99 to become a true LS3, you may have to change the pistons, rings and rods. Most people that have done the conversions end up changing the pistons, rings and rods because they are installing forged internals so that the engine can better withstand higher hp/tq applications.

Basically, install the LS3 cam or some other non-L99 cam, which would get rid of the L99's cam and cam phaser restrictor, swap the lifters for LS3 lifters, tune out AFM (and actually re-tune most parameters), and if you wanted to bump compression up a bit, install the LS3 pistons, rings, and rods. But at that point, might as well install forged internals and lower the compression ratio while you're at it.

I'm not an expert, just passing on some info that I've picked up on this site. I'm sure others that are more in the know can correct any mistakes I made.

Hope this helps. And I didn't intend to hijack this thread, I just initially thought it was cool that TS had an LS3 A6.

[orange10s.c.]

I would say HELL YEAH !!!

[MARZ]

I'd say either one of the big twin screws are excellent choices. As much as both love to talk about the superiority of their respective compressors, both Whipple and Kenne Bell have been around for years making GOBS of kickass power! You aren't going to go wrong either way.

Oh, by the way, have you seen some of the numbers the Magnacharger and Edelbrock TVS superchargers have been putting down?

[10aSSee D]

Magnacharger and Edlebrock are smaller blowers than KB and Whipple so their numbers are going to be lower. All are great products and in my opinion all perform very well.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by SonnyakaPig

Well, first I'm not exactly sure TS's car is an LS3 conversion, but I'm assuming it is because he said he has a LS3 A6.

I don't build engines but from what I understand, the main differences between the LS3 and the L99 are the different camshafts, the fact that the L99 has variable valve timing, and the L99 has special lifters to function with the AFM or DOD.

Also, I think the L99 has a slightly lower compression ratio, so in order for an L99 to become a true LS3, you may have to change the pistons, rings and rods. Most people that have done the conversions end up changing the pistons, rings and rods because they are installing forged internals so that the engine can better withstand higher hp/tq applications.

Basically, install the LS3 cam or some other non-L99 cam, which would get rid of the L99's cam and cam phaser restrictor, swap the lifters for LS3 lifters, tune out AFM (and actually re-tune most parameters), and if you wanted to bump compression up a bit, install the LS3 pistons, rings, and rods. But at that point, might as well install forged internals and lower the compression ratio while you're at it.

I'm not an expert, just passing on some info that I've picked up on this site. I'm sure others that are more in the know can correct any mistakes I made.

Hope this helps. And I didn't intend to hijack this thread, I just initially thought it was cool that TS had an LS3 A6.

I believe MAST Motorsports (among others, but I'm not as familiar with them) is pretty much at the forefront of the VVT technology and has the know-how to get your squared away on an L99. Before doing a conversion, I'd recommend talking with them, or anyone else knowledgeable, because there's a great article in this months GMHTP where they KEEP the VVT and make HUGE power with their grinds and mid-level CNC'd heads.

JMVHO.

Originally Posted by MARZ

I'd say either one of the big twin screws are excellent choices. As much as both love to talk about the superiority of their respective compressors, both Whipple and Kenne Bell have been around for years making GOBS of kickass power! You aren't going to go wrong either way.

Oh, by the way, have you seen some of the numbers the Magnacharger and Edelbrock TVS superchargers have been putting down?

Originally Posted by 10aSSee D

Magnacharger and Edlebrock are smaller blowers than KB and Whipple so their numbers are going to be lower. All are great products and in my opinion all perform very well.

If you keep the boost below 12 psi, I believe you aren't really going to see much of a huge difference, if any. Some of the results coming on-line from the newest SCs are VERY impressive, but I want to compare apples-to-apples before I totally commit to an advantage either way.

[SonnyakaPig]

Originally Posted by radz282003

I believe MAST Motorsports (among others, but I'm not as familiar with them) is pretty much at the forefront of the VVT technology and has the know-how to get your squared away on an L99. Before doing a conversion, I'd recommend talking with them, or anyone else knowledgeable, because there's a great article in this months GMHTP where they KEEP the VVT and make HUGE power with their grinds and mid-level CNC'd heads.

JMVHO.

I haven't seen any L99 cars in person that have kept the VVT with the Mast kits, but I've seen their ads and talked to them on the phone. I'm sure Mast makes some great kits and the power gains seem very good. Nothing wrong with working within the L99's intended design and making more power while you're at it.