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Best blower for 5.0?

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Old 01-06-2005, 08:15 AM
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i'd say KB but you can get a vortec used for a pretty fair price IMO
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Old 01-06-2005, 09:52 AM
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Everyone is sayin kenne bell, but have u guys seen a kenne bell on a 87-93 5.0?. I havent. I would love 2 see it.
Here's a pic of the charger itself:


Here's one on a car:


I think they are mounted really cool! It replaces the a/c compressor bracket. This shot does not show the belt on the system though.

Here is one with the a/c deleted:
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Old 01-06-2005, 03:31 PM
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I vote for the Keene Bell as it is a true twin screw compressor as opposed to the others which are centrifugal blowers that are not as efficient in the lower rpm ranges compared to the KB and low end torque is where it's at on the street.
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Old 01-06-2005, 04:19 PM
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Well, I guess if we are on a budget, I would put my vote on either Vortech or Paxton.

Kenne Bell is simply too expensive!

But that twin screw design definitely pwns the competition.
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Old 01-06-2005, 05:30 PM
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Well, I guess if we are on a budget, I would put my vote on either Vortech or Paxton.

Kenne Bell is simply too expensive!

But that twin screw design definitely pwns the competition.


You get what you pay for......


From what I understand, and I'm no expert, centrifical superchargers work like a turbo that is driven by a belt rather than exhaust pressure. So if you like the feel of a turbo that you would like centrifical blowers.


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Old 01-06-2005, 07:07 PM
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thanx 4fit for the pics!...The pic with the conical filter, the intake looks almost smushed in by the T/B. The kb looks kinda funny in the 87-93's. Im used to seeing em in the news stangs. I like the look of the centrifugal designs better, but i'd have to go Kb on grounds of the shere power.
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Old 01-06-2005, 07:39 PM
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so how much are they?3-4 grand?
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Old 01-06-2005, 08:21 PM
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i dont know a hole lot about all of the different brands of blowers, but from what ive hered, id go with kenne belle
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Old 01-06-2005, 10:51 PM
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If your going with centerfuge superchargers, go with procharger, their self contained oiling system is a big plus. If not, definitally go with kennebell, Ive only heard good things about them.

Honestly you cant go wrong with your choice, everything is good in its own matter. There is NO clear winner.
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Old 01-07-2005, 12:32 AM
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hey thats the one i got. i got mine used for 2k in brand new shape off the corral.net forums. it'll be goin onto my stroker as soon as a get it put together and get a good base line
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