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Old 08-07-2004, 02:19 AM
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Which is the best for a 2003 5 spd GT? A twin screw like an Eaton and Kenne Bell, or a centrifugal like Vortech, Paxton, and ATI ProCharger?

I was thinking about getting a Vortech, but Kenne Bell sounds better becuase they offer increased horsepower across the rpm range as aposed to increased hp as the rpms increase.
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Old 08-07-2004, 02:45 AM
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There was a poll on here recently:

Vortech - 6
ATI Procharger - 3
Paxton - 0
Saleen - 1
Kenne Bell - 3
Other - 0

Guess which one I picked...
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Old 08-07-2004, 08:50 AM
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hey mineral grey, how much was your kenne bell?

Im looking for one, But i dont want it to be extremely expensive.

i see these vortech kits on ebay, they are going for 2300. The sellers say they are complete, but, people here say they cant be complete for the price.

Does anyone know?
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Old 08-07-2004, 12:40 PM
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I paid around $5250 for mine. But there were some additional expenses, like chemicals, nuts and bolts, tools and other odds and ends that costed $$$ too...
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Old 08-09-2004, 11:13 PM
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Hey Mineral, what kind of HP/TQ is that Kenne Bell giving you? Also, did you have to build up your heads/cam/compression ratio for the extra power strain?
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Old 08-10-2004, 12:31 AM
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Without a dyno I'd say in the neighborhood of 400hp. All my mods are listed in my signature. I have a stock motor with a little magnaflow rumble. When I say stock I mean down to the stock airbox and snorkle and everthing. What can I say? The aftermarket cai I had didn't fit. The KB setup moves the T/B just a little... It's good to know I can add my next HP in the air intake...
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Old 08-10-2004, 02:01 AM
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ORIGINAL: Redline03GT

Which is the best for a 2003 5 spd GT? A twin screw like an Eaton and Kenne Bell, or a centrifugal like Vortech, Paxton, and ATI ProCharger?

I was thinking about getting a Vortech, but Kenne Bell sounds better becuase they offer increased horsepower across the rpm range as aposed to increased hp as the rpms increase.
vortech is the way to go for cost and reliability.
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Old 08-10-2004, 12:34 PM
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i have a vortech v-2 10lb and i love it it has been on there foe 12K miles and no problems except a coil went out on me but ford replaced it. (warranty)

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With no internal mods, go for a twin screw (eatons are roots), ie, Kenne Bell or Saleen series 4. You'll love the low end tourque. Just ask Mineral.
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Old 08-11-2004, 04:54 PM
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With no internal mods, go for a twin screw (eatons are roots), ie, Kenne Bell or Saleen series 4. You'll love the low end tourque. Just ask Mineral.
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with gears low end power isnt necesarry.
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