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war69 said:
NO DONT DO IT , NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO , KB at 6lbs not intercooled will kick its ass , I have driven a roush same blower set up and its slow compared to my car , get a base mongoose from T&Js or KB from T&Js , you will be much happier . especially when a saleen pulls up beside you and you walk his a*s
muzztangman
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save your money, get a kb or a mongoose kit. the kb or the mongoose novi kit,both have way more potential(power) in the long run. Call up tim at t&j and discuss your goals with your car, he's a walking encyclopedia when it comes to supercharging mustangs.....
twogts4us
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The www.kennebell.net website lists the 6-14 PSI (the intercooled kit) for the 02 GT at $4899. OK, it's still $900 more than the price you quoted for the Saleen, but the difference is shrinking.war69 said:
Isn't the Saleen a roots style as opposed to the twin screw KB? The Saleen site didn't offer much info at all...
Is the Saleen kit as complete as the KB?
GoBabyVroommm
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I heard saleens blower suck you can't even put that much PSI into them before then blow up. KB is the way to go.
redwilly02
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I'd prefer the KB for Aesthetics and power, besides if you run in to parts/warrantee/instruction problems Saleen's customer Service is among the worst I've ever seen.
I cancelled by order with them for their rudeness and lack of knowledge… I also heard their SC Systems aren't all that great as far as efficiency, reliability and performance...
I cancelled by order with them for their rudeness and lack of knowledge… I also heard their SC Systems aren't all that great as far as efficiency, reliability and performance...
2K1GtfromSC
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The SCer is good, it's made by whipple. The whipple twin screw is a 1.6l and the KB is a 1.7l so not much difference. What sucks is the intake Saleen uses, it's way too restrictive, thats why people are getting low numbers. Mine only 309rwhp with a smaller pulley (auto). I had bought the Saleen just before the KB came out, I was disappointed big time. I ended up taking it off and selling the car to get the Cobra. I would hold out and get the KB.
war69 said:
thanks , install is easy , just dont get in a hurry , i have about 12 hours total in mine , couple hints off the get go , spend a little extra and get a cobra fuel pump and tank , 42 lbs injectors and 90mm lightning mass air , that way you are prepared already for the intercooler , which most people end up doing later like im saving for now . if you are on a tight budget though even the base mongoose with the 30 lbs injectors and steeda pumps are solid performers and tims tuning is top notch and SAFE key word , just follow his advice and you will be happy with the vortech , in my opinion either blower would not be harder than the other to install yourself . I would like to see someone go with a KB with a snow performance boost cooler , total would be about 4100 or so and I think if they run a larger pulley than 6lbs (maybe 8 lbs) , 390 rwhp would be possible with that combo and about 1000 cheaper than intercooled version
I installed a Saleen Series IV and think it is a good kit for a street machine. Yea it is not a KB but it was all I wanted to spend. Remember it is just one of many mods I plan for the car. The intake is not the best, but they have to keep Ford happy, I guess. I had to wait 2 months for the kit and it was missing some parts but they shipped them next day. The only problem I had was the installation manual, or lack of ! The manual is crap, but I worked my way through it and think my installation was better anyway. The parts list leaves a lot to be desired also. I picked the Saleen because of the Whipple SC and want something reliable to drive eveyday. Saleen has a nice intercooler, so if you go KB look at the possibility of a Saleen intercooler.
