NEW 2.6 KB Super Charger!
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From: lancaster,pa. usa
Wow thats great you can buy a 2.6 KB and get the performance of a 2.3 Whipple!! man thats awesome!!
I don't believe the 2.6 KB has been tested or even released yet. So where do you come up with its the same as a 2.3 whipple?
But i'm going to put my $$ on the 2.6 KB over the 2.3 Whipple i'll take a guess 40-50 hp! more @ the same boost levels..
JL
I don't believe the 2.6 KB has been tested or even released yet. So where do you come up with its the same as a 2.3 whipple?
But i'm going to put my $$ on the 2.6 KB over the 2.3 Whipple i'll take a guess 40-50 hp! more @ the same boost levels.. JL
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From: Olathe KS.
Originally Posted by JohnnyLightning
Wow thats great you can buy a 2.6 KB and get the performance of a 2.3 Whipple!! man thats awesome!!
I don't believe the 2.6 KB has been tested or even released yet. So where do you come up with its the same as a 2.3 whipple? But i'm going to put my $$ on the 2.6 KB over the 2.3 Whipple i'll take a guess 40-50 hp! more @ the same boost levels.. JL
I don't believe the 2.6 KB has been tested or even released yet. So where do you come up with its the same as a 2.3 whipple?
But i'm going to put my $$ on the 2.6 KB over the 2.3 Whipple i'll take a guess 40-50 hp! more @ the same boost levels.. JL
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From: SouthJerseyUSA
Scott: You crack me up
John: You asked for that one
That aside.... This is a hot item.
Choice is good.
Competition in the marketplace is great for the consumer.
It will be interesting to watch this develop
John: You asked for that one
That aside.... This is a hot item.
Choice is good.
Competition in the marketplace is great for the consumer.
It will be interesting to watch this develop
Hey,Tony. Hows your built motor coming?
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From: Fresno
I just got talking to guy in another forum, he made 585HP with 14psi which made 30 more HP than the KB at 2psi less, So I guess the 2.6 might be able to make it to the 585 mark with 16PSI, But I would still like to know if autorotor is coming back out with this or is KB doing it himself because liek I said before they tried this compressor 5 years ago never worked out so they discontinued it
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Originally Posted by El Diablo
I just got talking to guy in another forum, he made 585HP with 14psi which made 30 more HP than the KB at 2psi less, So I guess the 2.6 might be able to make it to the 585 mark with 16PSI, But I would still like to know if autorotor is coming back out with this or is KB doing it himself because liek I said before they tried this compressor 5 years ago never worked out so they discontinued it
It should answer a lot of questions about superchargers.
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From: Fresno
I know allot about superchargers, I'm just trying to figure out why all of a sudden the 2.6 is coming out when it was discontinued, Than also Im going with the Whipple 2.3 because of their customer service and also everytime Ive tried calling KB nobody answers the phone and the customer service is terrible. Also a local guy here had one in warranty and KB never helped him out with replacing it and they told him that he needed to pay for a new compressor.
The whipple system has a few advantages. First, the compressor is an axial entry compressor vs. Bell's radial entry. The axial entry is a rear entry and the rotors are encased and seal 360deg around the casing. This design has a higher efficiency rate which means the compressor can produce more air per rpm vs. a lesser efficient style.Whipple typically have 1-2lbs of more boost than Bell's kit with the same compressor speeds. This benefits temperature and parasatic losses which allows for more power to the rear wheels.
, Than also Im going with the Whipple 2.3 because of their customer service and also everytime Ive tried calling KB nobody answers the phone and the customer service is terrible. Also a local guy here had one in warranty and KB never helped him out with replacing it and they told him that he needed to pay for a new compressor. The whipple system has a few advantages. First, the compressor is an axial entry compressor vs. Bell's radial entry. The axial entry is a rear entry and the rotors are encased and seal 360deg around the casing. This design has a higher efficiency rate which means the compressor can produce more air per rpm vs. a lesser efficient style.Whipple typically have 1-2lbs of more boost than Bell's kit with the same compressor speeds. This benefits temperature and parasatic losses which allows for more power to the rear wheels.
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Originally Posted by El Diablo
I know allot about superchargers, I'm just trying to figure out why all of a sudden the 2.6 is coming out when it was discontinued, Than also Im going with the Whipple 2.3 because of their customer service and also everytime Ive tried calling KB nobody answers the phone and the customer service is terrible. Also a local guy here had one in warranty and KB never helped him out with replacing it and they told him that he needed to pay for a new compressor.
The whipple system has a few advantages. First, the compressor is an axial entry compressor vs. Bell's radial entry. The axial entry is a rear entry and the rotors are encased and seal 360deg around the casing. This design has a higher efficiency rate which means the compressor can produce more air per rpm vs. a lesser efficient style.Whipple typically have 1-2lbs of more boost than Bell's kit with the same compressor speeds. This benefits temperature and parasatic losses which allows for more power to the rear wheels.
, Than also Im going with the Whipple 2.3 because of their customer service and also everytime Ive tried calling KB nobody answers the phone and the customer service is terrible. Also a local guy here had one in warranty and KB never helped him out with replacing it and they told him that he needed to pay for a new compressor. The whipple system has a few advantages. First, the compressor is an axial entry compressor vs. Bell's radial entry. The axial entry is a rear entry and the rotors are encased and seal 360deg around the casing. This design has a higher efficiency rate which means the compressor can produce more air per rpm vs. a lesser efficient style.Whipple typically have 1-2lbs of more boost than Bell's kit with the same compressor speeds. This benefits temperature and parasatic losses which allows for more power to the rear wheels.
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I must say after reading all the opinionated posts on both sides of the fence (3 actually with the Magnum) concerning aftermarket superchargers, this post is refreshing. Finally someone who isn't biased, giving honest results and staying open minded when the haters start to chime in. When I finally decide to buy one of these in an attempt to grenade my tank, this post will play huge dividends. Thanks NCsvt2003L. Stay strong bro
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by JohnnyLightning
Also once whipple does the 3.3 how is KB going to compete with that?
The 2.6 KB will be a direct fit! thats going to be 1 of the big differences between the 2.6 & 3.3. I know how HUGE this 2.6 is, i just can't even image how that 3.3 is going to fit without some serious modifying..I'm sure this 2.6 will produce more than enough power for even the die hard racer! and price i'm sure will be a playing factor also!
JL
The 2.6 KB will be a direct fit! thats going to be 1 of the big differences between the 2.6 & 3.3. I know how HUGE this 2.6 is, i just can't even image how that 3.3 is going to fit without some serious modifying..I'm sure this 2.6 will produce more than enough power for even the die hard racer!
and price i'm sure will be a playing factor also! JL
Originally Posted by NCsvt2003L
Now for the 15 PSI test, the KB made more power if even a little bit and yes with the JLP Plenum. That is fact. Take it for what it was worth. As far as customer service, both have good customer service, but I will say that it did take a long time for the Whipple to come out.
Also i'm sure we'll see it in 2 weeks
Will
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From: Fresno
That's a great post
, also if was running 15PSI and whipple was running 14psi shouldn't make more power hmmmmmmmm, Also didn't they do a test somehwere and it should the KB 2.4 actually flows like his 2.2 cant member where I saw this at I will try and find it. Sorry but hearing all the numbers whipple is making with the 2.3 and only running 14psi making more power I have made my choice and going with WHIPPLE
, also if was running 15PSI and whipple was running 14psi shouldn't make more power hmmmmmmmm, Also didn't they do a test somehwere and it should the KB 2.4 actually flows like his 2.2 cant member where I saw this at I will try and find it. Sorry but hearing all the numbers whipple is making with the 2.3 and only running 14psi making more power I have made my choice and going with WHIPPLE
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From: Shelton, Connecticut
Originally Posted by Spanky99L
we shall see very shortly
that was one test. forget the other 10+ dynos that have been shown with the whipple putting down more power with less boost. the kb freaks find 1 dyno that goes their way and the other ones that don't mean absolutley nothing
Also i'm sure we'll see it in 2 weeks
Will
that was one test. forget the other 10+ dynos that have been shown with the whipple putting down more power with less boost. the kb freaks find 1 dyno that goes their way and the other ones that don't mean absolutley nothing
Also i'm sure we'll see it in 2 weeks
Will
