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whats everyone's opinion? Im building my bottom end up and can't decide on a KB or twin turbo. I currently have a saleen series IV but need more power.
The turbo's are about 1k-2k more than the 2.6KB depending on the TT set up but you have way more options for future mods.
The car isn't my daily driver but still want something reliable for the odd trip and no hassles.
Thanks
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'03 Black GT, tinted windows, smoked tail lights, Cobra R wing and hood, saleen series IV, DSS CNC full ported heads, F-42 cams, Bassani headers+x-pipe, BBK CAI, Accufab 75mm TB, MM full length sub frame connectors, Nitto 555R 245/45/17,
How much power are you putting down with those mods, seems like you told us before but i cant remember, but sounds like that car should be hauling ass already. But anyways, go for the 2.6 KB..all the way man, no questions about it. With the mods you have that car would be a nasty ****. But it all depends on what kind of power you want, turbo will make ya some big power as well but in my opinion just arent as much fun. (just my opinion.)
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-04 Mustang GT-Intercooled Kenne bell 2.1L supercharged @10psi, C&L cold air intake, mass air flow, Sumitt racing 75mm throttle body, Magnaflow catback with Bassani X-pipe, chip and dyno tuned, 3:73 gears, B&M short shifter, FMS lowering springs and UPR caster camber plates, UPR upper/lower control arms, UPR subframe connectors. Currently 420RWHP/435lbtq
-New Daily Driver 04 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner, Blacked out, TRD suspension, K&N filter.
How much power are you putting down with those mods, seems like you told us before but i cant remember, but sounds like that car should be hauling ass already. But anyways, go for the 2.6 KB..all the way man, no questions about it. With the mods you have that car would be a nasty ****. But it all depends on what kind of power you want, turbo will make ya some big power as well but in my opinion just arent as much fun. (just my opinion.)
only 322rwhp, had my mind set on the KB until i talked to the engine builder and he said twin turbo all the way. I know the KB will give me loads of power especially with the bottom built up and i already have a 7.5" lower and i planned on pulley'n the KB to around 15ish.
it would be alot different to drive going from a twin screw to a turbo for sure and i love the low end boost i got already from the saleen i couldn't imagine a KB.
the only up side to turbo's, is when in the future if i want i can get 700rwhp . right now im shooting for high ish 500 to the wheels.
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'03 Black GT, tinted windows, smoked tail lights, Cobra R wing and hood, saleen series IV, DSS CNC full ported heads, F-42 cams, Bassani headers+x-pipe, BBK CAI, Accufab 75mm TB, MM full length sub frame connectors, Nitto 555R 245/45/17,
How much boost are you running with the saleen? 322rwhp sounds low, but at least its safe. Well, good luck with the tt built engine, its gonna be beastly, let us know ho it goes.
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-04 Mustang GT-Intercooled Kenne bell 2.1L supercharged @10psi, C&L cold air intake, mass air flow, Sumitt racing 75mm throttle body, Magnaflow catback with Bassani X-pipe, chip and dyno tuned, 3:73 gears, B&M short shifter, FMS lowering springs and UPR caster camber plates, UPR upper/lower control arms, UPR subframe connectors. Currently 420RWHP/435lbtq
-New Daily Driver 04 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner, Blacked out, TRD suspension, K&N filter.
How much boost are you running with the saleen? 322rwhp sounds low, but at least its safe. Well, good luck with the tt built engine, its gonna be beastly, let us know ho it goes.
about 10psi. stock pulley but a 7.5 lower. Tune is safe, it was done on a mustangdynameter. I am pretty sure they read lower but the car isn't where i want it yet.
I will let you know what i go with and get some pics and dyno sheets first thing next spring.
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'03 Black GT, tinted windows, smoked tail lights, Cobra R wing and hood, saleen series IV, DSS CNC full ported heads, F-42 cams, Bassani headers+x-pipe, BBK CAI, Accufab 75mm TB, MM full length sub frame connectors, Nitto 555R 245/45/17,
I'm working to build a motor to harness a TT kit from HP Performance. Going turbo mainly because I've already done the superchargers and nitrous routes.
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2002 GT 5 speed coupe
still stock, but working on that problem
its really all about what you want out of the car. the turbos will give you more peak power without a doubt but the supercharger willgive you power from the second you turn it on. but if its just a weekend car i say turbo.
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2000 Mustang Gt amazon green automatic
My Modifications- vintage V8 emblem, shorty antenna(free), 17X9 and 17X10.5 black bullitt rims with 275/40 17 and 315/35 17 tires
Prevous owners modifications- Long tube headers, shorty catted H-pipe, cross drilled slotted brakes, ceramic brake pads, H&R lowering springs, Xenon side skirts and rear facia, 2004 cobra front facia, reversed cobra emblems(removed)
more to come
I say turbo, more horsepower per pound of boost. The KB would sound mean as hell though. with the twin turbo you wont have terrible boost lag either, and you will get better gas mileage cuz you wont be running off the crank. Let s know what you decide. Plus a turbo car sounds incredible when you are inside of them, and you can fool people then as soon as they start spoolin' up, hold on!!!
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1988 red GT AOD. Mods: Ported GT40P Heads, 3-Angle Valve Job, E303 Cam, Edlebrock Performer 5.0 Intake, 65mm BBK EGR, Professional Products 65mm TB, MAC CAI, 80mm MAF, 24lb Injectors, 255lph Federal Mogul Fuel H.O. Fuel Pump, BBK Shorties, O/R H-pipe, Flowmasters, Dumps, Timing-16*, Shift kit, 4.10 gear, Sub-frames, Aluminum racing radiator, B&M Trans cooler, Pro-Form Upper and Lower Control Arms, Energy Suspension Urethane Suspension Components Recent: MSD 6AL Ignition, Battery Relocation
well with a work truck and a truck for winter i barely drive the car. I am sorta leaning towards the KB, on another forum one guy had a good point, "when i start a project it leads me in the direction it wants to go and i stick to it", i didn't hear about kenne bell until after i bought my saleen and i wasn't satisfied. After research i knew all i wanted was a KB.
I think im going to stick with my first instinct.
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'03 Black GT, tinted windows, smoked tail lights, Cobra R wing and hood, saleen series IV, DSS CNC full ported heads, F-42 cams, Bassani headers+x-pipe, BBK CAI, Accufab 75mm TB, MM full length sub frame connectors, Nitto 555R 245/45/17,
Can't decide on turbo or supercharger 
