Kenne Bell

Ozone89 · 09-13-2004, 06:23 PM

Any 99'-04 guys running a Kenne Bell?? That is my next biggest upgrade, after my suspension is complete. I've read nothing but good things about the Bell...any negatives?

*madmatt* · 09-13-2004, 06:56 PM

lol only drawbacks I hear of are cost and the fact that tires wont keep tread on them very long

Ozone89 · 09-13-2004, 07:03 PM

The cost is kind of steep...but Im definately gonna buy it. Ya know, I read all over the Q/A's on KenneBell's site and...they say nothing about what cams would go with there Chargers.

*madmatt* · 09-13-2004, 07:05 PM

Well, in my opinion, it all depends on what your plans are with the car. If you want an all out racer, go with some cams, but to me, 400 rwhp and 400 lb/ft it more than enough for the street. Youd have to look around for more cam ideas but I dont know if there is an optimal camshaft for a blower that makes 400+ lb/ft of torque at 2000 rpm.

mustangmike23 · 09-13-2004, 08:06 PM

I cant wait to get my KB next year! I am tired of waiting i want it now!!!

*madmatt* · 09-14-2004, 05:15 AM

Loan anyone?

Lamar · 09-16-2004, 12:00 AM

I want one for the next summer too !

There is a lot of import cars in the 11s now, hope it will be enough to beat them!

Ozone89 · 09-18-2004, 08:23 AM

*UPDATE*
I wrote Kenne Bell and e-mail a day ago, and ask them if I could put a different cam, with there Twin Screw Supercharger. Kenne Bell wrote me back and said...."You CANT change the stock cams...it presents a driveability issue"

Ok now...I went to my Mechanic...who needs no introductions what-so-ever to the racing game, or high performance game. He told me,(before I got my answer back from Kenne Bell) that it most certainly can be done, and he stated he has done quite a few of them to the 4.6.
Now, why would Kenne Bell say something like that? If it couldnt be done, my mechanic would of told me right up front. Im totally clueless now, on who to believe.

WaterDR · 09-18-2004, 08:39 AM

I would think that cams and a KB would create a tune challenge, but nothing that could not be resolved. KB is probably right in their statement, but they should have said "You have to get it tuned" in order to make it work.

*madmatt* · 09-18-2004, 09:18 AM

Yes, anything can be done. Kenne Bell is probably saying that about their base tune that you get with the kit. Cams on a KB motor is probably a huge increase in power. You can do anything as long as it is tuned correctly.

03BullittClone · 09-30-2004, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozone89

Any 99'-04 guys running a Kenne Bell?? That is my next biggest upgrade, after my suspension is complete. I've read nothing but good things about the Bell...any negatives?

I don't have one, yet. I am VERY interested in getting one. And if anyone happens to have one that is reading this, please share your experience; that is, install/sound/performance/yadda,yadda,yadda.

09-13-2004, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ozone89 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Collegeville,Pa Posts: 28	Kenne Bell Any 99'-04 guys running a Kenne Bell?? That is my next biggest upgrade, after my suspension is complete. I've read nothing but good things about the Bell...any negatives? __________________ 1999 Mustang GT - with 8,687 Original miles on it. Steeda tri-Ax Ford Motor Sports 3:73 Gears 2 Chamber Flowmaster Up Next...Kenne Bell 9psi Twin Screw!! Suspension Upgrades Steeda 4 Bolt Caster Camber Plates Tokico Illuminas Shocks and Struts Steeda Competition Springs Steeda X2 Ball Joint Kit Steeda Bumpsteer Kit

09-13-2004, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ozone89 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Collegeville,Pa Posts: 28	The cost is kind of steep...but Im definately gonna buy it. Ya know, I read all over the Q/A's on KenneBell's site and...they say nothing about what cams would go with there Chargers. __________________ 1999 Mustang GT - with 8,687 Original miles on it. Steeda tri-Ax Ford Motor Sports 3:73 Gears 2 Chamber Flowmaster Up Next...Kenne Bell 9psi Twin Screw!! Suspension Upgrades Steeda 4 Bolt Caster Camber Plates Tokico Illuminas Shocks and Struts Steeda Competition Springs Steeda X2 Ball Joint Kit Steeda Bumpsteer Kit

09-18-2004, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ozone89 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Collegeville,Pa Posts: 28	UPDATE I wrote Kenne Bell and e-mail a day ago, and ask them if I could put a different cam, with there Twin Screw Supercharger. Kenne Bell wrote me back and said...."You CANT change the stock cams...it presents a driveability issue" Ok now...I went to my Mechanic...who needs no introductions what-so-ever to the racing game, or high performance game. He told me,(before I got my answer back from Kenne Bell) that it most certainly can be done, and he stated he has done quite a few of them to the 4.6. Now, why would Kenne Bell say something like that? If it couldnt be done, my mechanic would of told me right up front. Im totally clueless now, on who to believe. __________________ 1999 Mustang GT - with 8,687 Original miles on it. Steeda tri-Ax Ford Motor Sports 3:73 Gears 2 Chamber Flowmaster Up Next...Kenne Bell 9psi Twin Screw!! Suspension Upgrades Steeda 4 Bolt Caster Camber Plates Tokico Illuminas Shocks and Struts Steeda Competition Springs Steeda X2 Ball Joint Kit Steeda Bumpsteer Kit

09-18-2004, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,363	I would think that cams and a KB would create a tune challenge, but nothing that could not be resolved. KB is probably right in their statement, but they should have said "You have to get it tuned" in order to make it work. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

09-18-2004, 09:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Yes, anything can be done. Kenne Bell is probably saying that about their base tune that you get with the kit. Cams on a KB motor is probably a huge increase in power. You can do anything as long as it is tuned correctly. __________________ RPMPlanets

09-13-2004, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	lol only drawbacks I hear of are cost and the fact that tires wont keep tread on them very long

09-13-2004, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Well, in my opinion, it all depends on what your plans are with the car. If you want an all out racer, go with some cams, but to me, 400 rwhp and 400 lb/ft it more than enough for the street. Youd have to look around for more cam ideas but I dont know if there is an optimal camshaft for a blower that makes 400+ lb/ft of torque at 2000 rpm.

09-13-2004, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
mustangmike23 Crazy Horse Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 72	I cant wait to get my KB next year! I am tired of waiting i want it now!!!

09-14-2004, 05:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Loan anyone?

09-16-2004, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lamar Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 49	I want one for the next summer too ! There is a lot of import cars in the 11s now, hope it will be enough to beat them!

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