bought a KB

**724COBRA** · 02-11-2009, 10:57 PM

I am very pleased to say that I the soon-to-be proud owner of a KB 2.2. I have a couple questions. First, as you can see in my sig I have done lots of IRS upgrades and my car has NO wheel hop at 465 hp. What are guys running TS with a built IRS experiencing? I hope the hop is not too bad. Second, what clutch are people running. I don't expect the stock to hold up long. Should I keep the stock flywheel? The stock one is aluminum correct? Third, how well do the stock bottom ends hold up with a TS compared to an Eaton?

Sorry so many questions, just excited!

Thanks,
Jamie

**no1sirbutler** · 02-11-2009, 11:35 PM

man you should be fine w/ the 2.2. as far as clutches go buy a spec stage 3+ youll love it. it holds tons of power and is a full face. save youself some headaches and get the flywheel w/ it. pricey but imo very worth it. you should be perfectly fine w/ wheel hop. i would say the only you would get would be at the track trying to launch on sticky drag radials. the bottom end will last a long time if you get a good tune. the tune means a lot. and the boost level the 2.2 can handle is not "over the top" for the bottom end if your tuner knows what he is doing. you will need fuel upgrades though. kenne bell boost-a-pump is a must along w/ injectors and prolly a fpdm wiring upgrade.

**wickedsnake03** · 02-12-2009, 12:00 AM

Tune is a big key. I am running a 2.2 at 19#s on 93 octane making 643hp tuned by lund. who i highly reccomend. As for as wheel hop i dont think you will experince to much but i wouldnt go to the track and try to launch it on et streets without upgraded halfshafts, which would mean dss level 5. I am also running 60# injectors with a kenne bell boost a pump with wire updrade. oh yeah and make sure when you do the tranny you convert the input shaft to a 26 spline. get rid of the factory 10 spline

**wickedsnake03** · 02-12-2009, 12:05 AM

also if you want check this out. alot of good information in this thread.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-red-pill.html

**MBH** · 02-12-2009, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsnake03

Tune is a big key. I am running a 2.2 at 19#s on 93 octane making 643hp tuned by lund. who i highly reccomend. As for as wheel hop i dont think you will experince to much but i wouldnt go to the track and try to launch it on et streets without upgraded halfshafts, which would mean dss level 5. I am also running 60# injectors with a kenne bell boost a pump with wire updrade. oh yeah and make sure when you do the tranny you convert the input shaft to a 26 spline. get rid of the factory 10 spline

good posts from you and no1sirbutler, I was going to mention upgrading to a 26 spline as well. I'm also going to go with the spec 3+ as when my stocker is getting close (good streetability & holding power).

You're using a BAP at that power though? What do you have it set to, 50?? lol

Another alternative is just buying new factory half shafts instead of dealing with the hassle of the level 5's. You can buy and break a bunch of them before the level 5's even become the better bargain

**wickedsnake03** · 02-12-2009, 08:32 AM

haha no bo its set at 40 and getting plenty of fuel. i do plan on doing a complete fuel system next year along with a wicked motor and alot of spray. The only problem with just buying a bunch of stock halfshafts is that they arent usually the only thing you mess up when they break. but yeah i know the level 5s are a crap ton of money. sucks but other then solid seeems to be the only option to make the irs live with slicks and launching

**724COBRA** · 02-12-2009, 09:24 AM

Thanks for all of the replies! I have a BAP and SCT2400 MAF. still need to buy some 60's and I am going to upgrade to a 26 spline when i do the clutch.

**RUTHLESS** · 02-12-2009, 10:18 AM

So Butler is going to have a "handful" of fast Cobras this summer. I cant wait!!

**724COBRA** · 02-12-2009, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by RUTHLESS

So Butler is going to have a couple fast Cobras this summer. I cant wait!!

Hell Yeah! we'll have to meet up sometime. I don't think I have ever seen your car cruising around...I have seen another black one

**SonofaBish** · 02-12-2009, 10:51 AM

sounds like a good plan you have!

**ddmi-twin90gt** · 02-12-2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by RUTHLESS

So Butler is going to have a couple fast Cobras this summer. I cant wait!!

WTF? mines not fast!! To hell with ya!

Originally Posted by je99gt

Hell Yeah! we'll have to meet up sometime. I don't think I have ever seen your car cruising around...I have seen another black one

I think that black one is a vert with cobra r 2000 wheels?

**RUTHLESS** · 02-12-2009, 10:56 AM

Your not from Butler.

Atleast you didnt say...Oh you will never see that SB Cobra driving around because he never takes it out. lol

So how many Cobras are around the Butler area? We all need to meet up!

**ddmi-twin90gt** · 02-12-2009, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by RUTHLESS

Your not from Butler.

Atleast you didnt say...Oh you will never see that SB Cobra driving around because he never takes it out. lol

So how many Cobras are around the Butler area? We all need to meet up!

OH I see, butler county

10 miles from butler

**724COBRA** · 02-12-2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by ddmi-twin90gt

WTF? mines not fast!! To hell with ya!

lol

I think that black one is a vert with cobra r 2000 wheels?

No, I have seen a black coupe with stock chromies and stainless COBRA inserts. exactly like mine.

We'll all definitely have to meet up sometime.

**724COBRA** · 02-12-2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by RUTHLESS

So Butler is going to have a "handful" of fast Cobras this summer. I cant wait!!

haha...he fixed it for ya

**ddmi-twin90gt** · 02-12-2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by je99gt

No, I have seen a black coupe with stock chromies and stainless COBRA inserts. exactly like mine.

We'll all definitely have to meet up sometime.

Well I know now thinking about it that, there is one that was near me but, he sold it. Where it went, I'm not sure. Have to ask him the next time I see him out.. He's got a black GT 500 now..

The vert is the same color as mine, not black and has cobra r 2000 rims. Had a brain fart.. (Shut up Ryan)

Originally Posted by je99gt

haha...he fixed it for ya

HAHAHA there you go...

**724COBRA** · 02-12-2009, 11:53 AM

I think I have seen the GT500. does it have Ghost stripes? There is a red one that lives near me.

**ddmi-twin90gt** · 02-12-2009, 01:17 PM

I think so, silver if I remember right.. Where are you at in butler? I know there is red 500 one by the oneida valley dam near rt38.

**724COBRA** · 02-12-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by ddmi-twin90gt

I think so, silver if I remember right.. Where are you at in butler? I know there is red 500 one by the oneida valley dam near rt38.

I live right by the Pioneer Drive-In on Rt.8. The GT500 that I know lives on Holeoak Rd. off of Rt.308, not far from Rt.38. Might be the same one

**ddmi-twin90gt** · 02-12-2009, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by je99gt

I live right by the Pioneer Drive-In on Rt.8. The GT500 that I know lives on Holeoak Rd. off of Rt.308, not far from Rt.38. Might be the same one

Nope! there is another one then.. I know where he keeps it..

OH, your over at pioneer then, OK, in between me and Ryan (The guy that doesn't get his out

) Well, it wouldn't be to hard to meet