KB versus Novi 2000 - which is better for cold weather, cold startups?

[Ghost001]

The more I think about it, the more I think I'll go with either the 1.7 or nothing.

I want to be legal in Cally, and I don't want to have to remove the 2.2 every time I get it emissions-inspected.

I'd like to see how the 1.7 is, before going to the additional expense and hassle of getting the 2.2.

If I ever get to the point that I want more than 400 rwhp on the street and 500 rwhp at the track, then I'll think about getting a 2.2.

If I ever get to the point that I want more, then I imagine that the cost of the 1.7 will be a drop in the bucket.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

.......and it only took 1-page and 41-posts for you to come up with the decision.

 

[Ghost001]

.......and it only took 1-page and 41-posts for you to come up with the decision.

 

[Ghost001]

Yeah, I'm also thinking that I care much more about my rwhp on 91 octane, and less about my rwhp on 100+ octane, because a lot of states (Cally) only offer 91 octane at the pump.

 

[joncon]

quick question, i'm wanting to add a supercharger to my s281 and im pretty much sold on the kenne belle but im still not sure

 

[ADRENLN]

well i just read on this site that somtimes they have over heating problems. or they run too hot in hot wreather. i dont remember exactly what the problem was, maybe someone else has more info.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

quick question, i'm wanting to add a supercharger to my s281 and im pretty much sold on the kenne belle but im still not sure

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[MT1083]

KB's run fine in hot weather. Obviously you don't want to touch the case because you could probably fry eggs on it. Heat soak I guess is the biggest problem. I need to do some more datalogging to see what my intake temps have been recently. I have had no problems in cold or hot temps.

 

[Ghost001]

KB's run fine in hot weather. Obviously you don't want to touch the case because you could probably fry eggs on it. Heat soak I guess is the biggest problem. I need to do some more datalogging to see what my intake temps have been recently. I have had no problems in cold or hot temps.

Thanks, MT!

 

[Jakes]

Sounds like the KB doesn't mind cold weather.

I think I'm going to try to get a 2.2, somehow...

If not, then a 1.7 for sure.

I live in Michigan. Drive my KB blown stang year round. Never had any problem. The only cold weather warning I could find in the manual was to say not to go WOT until the engine was fully warmed up. I keep mine below 3500 rpm until it's hot.

Unless you're looking to make 600 rwhp (better have those forged internals) that realistically won't be streetable, a 2.2 is a waste of money. I'll take my conservative tuned 410 rwhp all day, thank you very much.

 

[Ghost001]

I live in Michigan. Drive my KB blown stang year round. Never had any problem. The only cold weather warning I could find in the manual was to say not to go WOT until the engine was fully warmed up. I keep mine below 3500 rpm until it's hot.

Thanks, Jakes! That gives me even more confidence in the KB!