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

**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, 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

**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

**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!

**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.

**SonofaBish** · 02-12-2009, 10:51 AM

sounds like a good plan you have!

**o4c0b|2a** · 02-12-2009, 09:48 PM

Congrats. The 2.2 definitely wakes the car up

**724COBRA** · 02-13-2009, 12:04 AM

I am thinking of installing my KB, injectors, MAF and BAP myself. I do not have much experience working on engines, but I am a smart guy with a basic understanding of how our engine works. what do you guys think? Also if I do the installation myself will it be safe to drive to a tuner as long as I don't boost?

**wickedsnake03** · 02-13-2009, 12:30 AM

the install is fairly simple if you follow the step by step instructions and have all the tolls needed. make sure when you do the boost a pump you do the wire mod. its worth it. I aint so sure if you will be able to drive the car to the tuner for the simple fact you are going to have alot more injector though. might be best to just find a buddy to give you a tow.

**RUTHLESS** · 02-13-2009, 10:53 AM

Let me know if you need help I can lend a hand. I have not done the swap on my car yet but I plan to , if I go this route, and have done allot of reading on it.

I would not drive the car to the tuner with all the mods done on the factory tune. You are going to foul the plugs in no time with the 60lbs injectors. You should have two options. The tuner may be able to e-mail you a better tune to get you to the shop (staying off the boost) or maybe you could leave the factory injectors and maf installed (staying off the boost) and swap them out at the shop.

Or have it flatbedded out. Heck you can rent a trailor if you have a truck.