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Old 10-15-2010, 11:00 PM
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Default Kenne bell or a turbo?

I have been looking at a kenne bell for my car. I am considering the 2.1 but i havent yet ruled out the 2.6. My question is what one will give me more power a kenne bell or a turbo? and what one is easier to get more power out of when i am ready to turn up the psi's to get more rwhp?
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Old 10-15-2010, 11:26 PM
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Turbo. That easy.
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Old 10-15-2010, 11:48 PM
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Unless your going for big big numbers either one will get you where you want to go.
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Old 10-16-2010, 12:00 AM
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Turbo all the way man. Pound for pound a turbo will make more power than a supercharger. And if you get a turbo kit, at least go with a hellion kit that gives you full tubular front suspension and all your fuel upgrades to get to where your shortblock won't be able to handle the power.
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Old 10-16-2010, 07:45 AM
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Turbo. I plan on pulling the kb off my car in a couple years and putting a turbo on it.
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Old 10-16-2010, 07:57 AM
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^^ you wanted to sell it yesterday lol

Turbo for big power and big numbers for sure, id go KB though.
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Old 10-16-2010, 09:08 AM
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Put both on the car
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Old 10-16-2010, 01:00 PM
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In the short run, unless you plan on running 700+rwhp out of the gate, the KB will actually be a better choice.

In the long run, the turbo's will actually sport a better potential power level.

The Turbo will cost more up front, but down the road, it will be easier to up the power level. However for a street car, turbo's will always be over kill, unless you were planning on doing a tubular suspension anyway.
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Old 10-16-2010, 01:41 PM
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For a reliable car that makes nice power and can be daily driven anywhere get a KB.
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Old 10-16-2010, 10:18 PM
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thanks for the advice guys. I really would like to get either a kb or a turbo compared to a centrifical blower because everyone has a centrifical blower. If i went turbo it would deffinitly be hellion, they are the best of the best. I wouldnt mind a kb either and i think they sound cool as well. I am only 18 years old and plan on taking out a loan for a kb or turbo beginning of next year as a way to build credit and have fun at the same time
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