Yet another boost question
12-24-2006, 06:13 PM
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Yet another boost question
Well, I have read many threads about Superchargers and turbos and I get tired of reading all the fighting about the two and in the posts. I know the turbo will be more expensive and my budget isn't too big. I want to keep my Stang a daily driver, so I dont want massive amounts of HP. I read that for a turbo to be efficient I would need a built engine. What all is involved in that? (Sorry, not the most mechanically inclined). I just want to be a little quicker and have some power to play with. I was looking at the Hellion turbo, the KB 2.1, and the Mongoose from MPH. Which would be my best bet? And lets try not to argue =).
12-24-2006, 06:19 PM
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RE: Yet another boost question
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if your looking for a DD, dont waste your time on a turbo or even a KB. too expensive and unless your looking for big power then dont waste your time. stick with a vortech or procharger. i dont have a blower buti have friends that do. i planned on gettin a KB for the longest time but by the time that you get a KB you could already have the vortech sytem and be ready to go. and the centri will be a little better on gas. just my .02
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12-24-2006, 06:50 PM
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RE: Yet another boost question
I still want a nice power addage. No more than 500 hp though i would say. I can understand the turbo since they are meant for some big power output, but why not the KB?
12-24-2006, 06:55 PM
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RE: Yet another boost question
ORIGINAL: Scjar
I still want a nice power addage. No more than 500 hp though i would say. I can understand the turbo since they are meant for some big power output, but why not the KB?
I still want a nice power addage. No more than 500 hp though i would say. I can understand the turbo since they are meant for some big power output, but why not the KB?
12-24-2006, 10:29 PM
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RE: Yet another boost question
Ouch, didn't know turbos didn't pass smog. I have to pass emissions in NC. I am wanting to take a risk and get LT headers sometime because I heard its ify if those will pass. Most havn't had problems with LT's in NC.
12-24-2006, 10:41 PM
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RE: Yet another boost question
Its just because we are in California scjar...in California we have to have all our items with some gayass CARB #. I've decided I'm over it though, the cops can blow me. I'm gunna do whatever the **** I want to my car from now on.
12-24-2006, 10:48 PM
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RE: Yet another boost question
too much money for my blood
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I still want a nice power addage. No more than 500 hp though i would say. I can understand the turbo since they are meant for some big power output, but why not the KB?
I still want a nice power addage. No more than 500 hp though i would say. I can understand the turbo since they are meant for some big power output, but why not the KB?
12-24-2006, 11:58 PM
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RE: Yet another boost question
Ah, ok, so I still don't see why not to doa KB. How much cheaper is the procharge or vortech? [/align][/align]I love the turbo sound, but they are just too pricey for me right now. I'm just a college student with a g/f so my money is limited 
And if I had to build the engine just to get use out of it, it seems likea waste atm anyway. [/align][/align]The KB website said the KB 2.1 was just a hundred or so more than the Mongoose. Unless this didn't include all the installation/running accessories I don't see why you wouldn't go with KB if its a better system.[/align]
And if I had to build the engine just to get use out of it, it seems likea waste atm anyway. [/align][/align]The KB website said the KB 2.1 was just a hundred or so more than the Mongoose. Unless this didn't include all the installation/running accessories I don't see why you wouldn't go with KB if its a better system.[/align]