Supercharger Prefrence?

[doobismaximus]

I am still researching (saving) for one. However i have really started to lean more towards a kenne belle twin screw blowzilla. They seem to be cheaper for one. Is it cheaper than a vortech for a reason? I dont want to regret this purchase later on down the road.
It looks like a lot more work as far as installation, compared to vortech tho.
All advice is welcomed.

 

[Dacon]

No intercoolers for twinscrews on the 302, centrifugal blowers can be set up to use one.

Turbo kits (bg turbo, or on3) are cheaper than supercharger kits, have intercoolers, but longer/more expensive install. If you do it all yourself tho, either one will be a weekend.

 

[90lxwhite]

I am still researching (saving) for one. However i have really started to lean more towards a kenne belle twin screw blowzilla. They seem to be cheaper for one. Is it cheaper than a vortech for a reason? I dont want to regret this purchase later on down the road.
It looks like a lot more work as far as installation, compared to vortech tho.
All advice is welcomed.

I don't have any experience w the kenne but not that long ago I installed a vortech v3. I'd do it again, the install wasn't too bad and the power is a kit in the pants. I don't believe the KB will work w the stock hood.

 

[toyman]

I don't have any experience w the kenne but not that long ago I installed a vortech v3. I'd do it again, the install wasn't too bad and the power is a kit in the pants. I don't believe the KB will work w the stock hood.

Hood clearance isn't an issue with a KB on a sn95.

 

[90lxwhite]

Hood clearance isn't an issue with a KB on a sn95.

I'd provide a link but it won't let me so I'll copy and paste. Found this one another site so it could be an isolated incident. "I'm new to the site and have a problem with my current set-up. I just put a kenne bell on my 1995 mustang gt and it will not fit under the stock hood. It's the 1.5L for a cobra so I'm using a cobra lower. The real problem is the intake on the back of the charger would not clear the fuel pressure regulator and required a intake spacer. So now this thing is sticking up well above the height of the fenders. I'm thinking of trying the 2000 style cobra r hood with the 3.5" rise. But I'm not sure it will clear the bracket on the snout of the kenne bell. ( not sure if its high enough soon enough) View attachment 108649 . I know this is a really specific question, just hoping someone knows of a hood that will fit with the same set-up."

 

[Dacon]

I think kenne bell stopped producing a blower for the pushrod 302. Unless you find a used/never used one for sale on ebay/craiglist, no dice there

 

[toyman]

I'd provide a link but it won't let me so I'll copy and paste. Found this one another site so it could be an isolated incident. "I'm new to the site and have a problem with my current set-up. I just put a kenne bell on my 1995 mustang gt and it will not fit under the stock hood. It's the 1.5L for a cobra so I'm using a cobra lower. The real problem is the intake on the back of the charger would not clear the fuel pressure regulator and required a intake spacer. So now this thing is sticking up well above the height of the fenders. I'm thinking of trying the 2000 style cobra r hood with the 3.5" rise. But I'm not sure it will clear the bracket on the snout of the kenne bell. ( not sure if its high enough soon enough)

. I know this is a really specific question, just hoping someone knows of a hood that will fit with the same set-up."

Well, the 2.1 L KB fits under the stock hood on mine.

 

[90lxwhite]

Well, the 2.1 L KB fits under the stock hood on mine.

Ah

 

[addermk2]

Go for a turbo. The car will be more fun to drive.

 

[revhead347]

For ease of installation and cost, it's pretty hard to beat a blower. There is nothing wrong with a Kenne-Bell. They work just fine. The centrifugals are more popular because they are more efficient (suck less hp and produce less heat). Also a lot easier to intercool. Turbo setups work great, but unless you really want to squeeze a lot of power out of the engine it might be a lot of work and money for something you were never going to use anyway.

Kurt

 

[jetmech807]

My KB 2.6 requires notching the bracing on the backside of the hood to clear the throttle cable bracket.

 

[303rider]

I am still researching (saving) for one. However i have really started to lean more towards a kenne belle twin screw blowzilla. They seem to be cheaper for one. Is it cheaper than a vortech for a reason? I dont want to regret this purchase later on down the road.
It looks like a lot more work as far as installation, compared to vortech tho.
All advice is welcomed.

I am running a paxton SN2000 and I love it. the SN line is sold and ran by Paradice wheels if you want to check em out.

 

[90lxwhite]

I went w the vortech kit w fmu and msd, and t-rex pump. Why? It was cheaper than a new top-end and made more power. It was also cheaper in the end than the twin screw since the vortech kit comes with everything you need to get up and running. A tune is still needed though even w the fmu "band aid" and contrary to popular belief it works and the car makes power. A/f is good and there are no drivabliy issues.

 

[revhead347]

I went w the vortech kit w fmu and msd, and t-rex pump. Why? It was cheaper than a new top-end and made more power. It was also cheaper in the end than the twin screw since the vortech kit comes with everything you need to get up and running. A tune is still needed though even w the fmu "band aid" and contrary to popular belief it works and the car makes power. A/f is good and there are no drivabliy issues.

+1. There are lots of ways to make it eat. Don't get all caught up in the absolute best way to make power. Nothing wrong with an FMU.

Kurt

 

[doobismaximus]

I appreciate the feedback gentlemen. Just acquired a 3rd vehicle so the mustang is no longer a backup. Going to step back and eliminate smog pump and do a hci upgrade to get ready for either flowzilla or the vortech v3. Still pondering.
Going to put in gt40 heads with gt40 intake. Is the b303 cam a good decision?