KB98GT
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So who all here has a Kenny Bell on their PI swapped 96-98? post up what you gained and any regrets if any.
KB on a PI swapped 98
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DropTopPony
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I will most likely go that route in 2-3 years. I have the FRPP kit (eaton) waiting to go on and i doubt that will satisfy me forever so eventually i will go 2.8 KB.
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Best bet to find SN95 PI swapped KB's would be on the MPH forums.
The KB kit for the NPI was not that popular because it was not intercooled and they stopped making it. I have only seen one person with a PI swap car and he had the 2.2 i think and heads/custom cams etc and was in the mid 600rwhp area.
The KB kit for the NPI was not that popular because it was not intercooled and they stopped making it. I have only seen one person with a PI swap car and he had the 2.2 i think and heads/custom cams etc and was in the mid 600rwhp area.
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better make sure you have a built motor with the bump in compression, especially if you plan on running more than 8psi
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My compression has been taken care of. my guy installed custom cometic gaskets to bring the compression back down. so thats not a issue. my swap was done right with all intentions of putting a kenny bell on her. but thanks for the warning. and there are plenty of guys running around with the 9psi intercooled kit with no problems.blown97stanger said:
DropTopPony said:
Oh really...? I have a KB intercooled on my NPI. It was the 5.0 that had the 1.5L that was not intercooled.
And if you think the 1.7L for the NPI was not that popular just ask us guys that are making 350hp + with a 9lb pulley. The 1.7L was replaced with the 2.1L for reduced heat among other things and can be used by the 98s.
Btw, I've asked KB this question and they would not answer me. So, I'm guessing they would not warranty it cause it's not built for that and their chip is not tuned for that.
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you would get some insane power with the kb. good luck
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GDawg said:
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Your quote is messed up. But if you are asking if I am on a stock block... yes I am. At 9psi I'm looking at 383hp at the block with their tune. If I want to up it, I can go all the way to 500hp (14psi) but I need some internals. Depends on the A/F and timing too.
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GDawg said:
I am getting old, i forgot they did have a IC'd kit for 96-98. If i did go with one in the future it would be the big boy 2.8.
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1.7L was the largest they had when I bought mine. You really don't need to go that big unless you have some serious engine mods. With a few small mods I can take my car to 500bhp which I think is more than enough for a vert. Btw, I'm 51 so I'm a little old too...
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KB98GT
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Your quote is messed up. But if you are asking if I am on a stock block... yes I am. At 9psi I'm looking at 383hp at the block with their tune. If I want to up it, I can go all the way to 500hp (14psi) but I need some internals. Depends on the A/F and timing too.
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Yea thats what i was asking. thanks for your input. Internals will come for me eventully but for now i am going to roll with the stock block. In two weeks i will let everyone know how she turned out.
Thanks for all your input everyone.
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Yea thats what i was asking. thanks for your input. Internals will come for me eventully but for now i am going to roll with the stock block. In two weeks i will let everyone know how she turned out.
Thanks for all your input everyone.
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Matt will hook you up, his tunes are safe as far as im concerned.
Im running 11 psi through my PI motor with full bolt ons, long tubes, with no problems so far.
The KB is kind of hard on the internals though so I would definately keep it like 9 psi tops
Im running 11 psi through my PI motor with full bolt ons, long tubes, with no problems so far.
The KB is kind of hard on the internals though so I would definately keep it like 9 psi tops
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Just a update. my car got dropped off yesterday. I so cant wait to get home 13 days and a wake up!! Justin i will PM you when i get home.
