I currently have a Kenne Bell 1.5L on my 89 GT with Heads/Cam/Intake/3.73 Gears and a TKO600 running 8 psi. I am thinking of switching to a Vortech around the same boost or maybe a bit higher. I am afraid that I will miss all of the low end torque of the KB. Does anyone have a mild Vortech that I can ride in or take for a test drive to see if it is something I want to pursue before dropping $3k?
I live in the south hills but work in Wexford.
Thanks!
Ray Nist
1989 GT
Kenne Bell 1.5 8psi
Comucam 2040 Camshaft, Boost-a-Spark, C&L Tube, MAC Prochamber, 255lph Pump, AFR 165 61cc Heads, 42lb inj and 1.6 rockers
TKO-600 Transmission
Findaza Aluminum Flywheel
You are going to lose some bottom end.. But you will kill that Kb blower on the top end.
1969 Camaro restomod/project
1967 camaro
2011 mustang procharged
93 reef blue notch blk/int
92 calypso notch blk/int
86 t-type
1972 chevelle project
Not only did I fail at building a fast mustang but I bought a yellow zo6 cause I couldn't get my little dick up.
Yeah, at 8 lbs you would be around 400 at the wheels.
2014 Mustang GT Stock and for sale
2014 M235i (wife's)
1964 Ford F-100
my son lives in st.clair he has an s trim on a 331 stroker putting 13lbs got 516 at wheels. cant keep the damn thing on the road when it hits boost.
I know your looking at just the vortechs, but I had the Procharger P1-SC on my old fox at 9.65lbs did 495 at the rear on a dynojet. Got to love the sound of a centri!
2003 Sonic Blue SVT Cobra - 711 RWHP @ 671 TQ @17psi. Kenne Bell 2.8, FRPP Modular Boss 5.0 block, Big Bore 324ci, with full stroker kit, JDM Stage 3 Heads, Custom Grind Cams and alot more. 4,900 original miles..... Currently at Street Lethal Performance for a makeover!
1997 Mustang GT - 5 speed, 34k original miles
1968 Fairlane GT - 302ci Hurst 4 Speed
1999 Crown Vic - P71 Clone, JLT CAI, Dual 40 Series, Daily Driver
My vote is for Paxton.
1969 Camaro restomod/project
1967 camaro
2011 mustang procharged
93 reef blue notch blk/int
92 calypso notch blk/int
86 t-type
1972 chevelle project
Not only did I fail at building a fast mustang but I bought a yellow zo6 cause I couldn't get my little dick up.
How much boost could I run safely without using meth or an intercooler?
If I go with a 10-12 psi system will I see any boost at 2500-3000 rpms?
Who is a good vortech tuner around here?
1989 GT
Kenne Bell 1.5 8psi
Comucam 2040 Camshaft, Boost-a-Spark, C&L Tube, MAC Prochamber, 255lph Pump, AFR 165 61cc Heads, 42lb inj and 1.6 rockers
TKO-600 Transmission
Findaza Aluminum Flywheel
Screw that, put a turbo on it
89 Vert, Stock block, H/C/I , DIY turbo kit MPT70 , Tweecer RT, C4 trans. 17 lbs boost. 3400#s - 10.3 @ 136 mph.
Dyno Jet - 542 RWHP / 545 RWTQ
Or even nitrous
How are you guys keeping your stock 5.0 blocks in one piece long-term while making around 500rwhp ?
2014 GT Premium - Sterling Gray Metallic - MT82 - Track Pack - Glass Roof - Recaro seats - Spoiler delete
12.76 @ 114.04 bone stock. Koni yellow coil-overs, BMR watts, LCA and LCA relo brackets, Borla S-type axle back.
1966 Coupe - 331 stroker - Bullet custom roller cam - cam and motor installed and dyno tuned by Rodeheavers Hot Rod - Astro A5 - McLeod RXT - 486 to the wheels - more fun than my little tires can handle
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - currently NOT on jackstands
Long-term? They aren't. Although I ran an entire hillclimb season with a T-Trim on a stock longblock. Some people just get lucky. Went12s made like 5000 hp on a stock short block or something.Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby
2014 Mustang GT Stock and for sale
2014 M235i (wife's)
1964 Ford F-100
Ok - that's what I figured. I'm just not that lucky.
LOL 5000 hp
2014 GT Premium - Sterling Gray Metallic - MT82 - Track Pack - Glass Roof - Recaro seats - Spoiler delete
12.76 @ 114.04 bone stock. Koni yellow coil-overs, BMR watts, LCA and LCA relo brackets, Borla S-type axle back.
1966 Coupe - 331 stroker - Bullet custom roller cam - cam and motor installed and dyno tuned by Rodeheavers Hot Rod - Astro A5 - McLeod RXT - 486 to the wheels - more fun than my little tires can handle
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - currently NOT on jackstands
I was exaggerating. It made a lot. I will let him comment, but it was pretty dumb how much power it made.Ok - that's what I figured. I'm just not that lucky.
LOL 5000 hp
2014 Mustang GT Stock and for sale
2014 M235i (wife's)
1964 Ford F-100
my stock short block has been together since 2001 making 500+ it makes about 12-15 lbs and is due for a new belt its all in the tune and not reving over 6200
Troy
95 gt 11.3 @ 126
68 f100 SB soon to be coyote powered
12 GT 6m cobra jet powered 11.4 @124
90 lx supercharged 440 rwhp on 8 lbs
17 f150 crew cab coyote powered
PEOPLE HAVE MORE FUN THAN ANYONE
540 at wheels for 6 years now. Definately keeping my fingers crossed.
2015 GTPP
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