MY 2 cents worth. Ford is selling the Wipple as a Ford Racing Performance Parts so it should be covered by Warrenty. I think I'm going to go with a Vortec this fall.... Good luck and please post Pics.Fordguy13 said:I am looking into buying a blower for my 05 GT. Does anyone have any input on which one is better. (Whipple vs. Kenne bell)
That seems really steep, considering the Saleen is $5K list. The Saleen is beautifully engineered, looks like they were way ahead of their competition with regards to designing an '05 unit. Self-contained , sits between the heads, no crazy tubing everywhere, uses stock intake, very sweet looking. They are claiming 400hp with just 4psi, and the tests of the unit say it's actually exceeding that with that little bit of boost. Get yourself a different pulley and you are probably looking at 475 rwhp no problem. Wouldn't want to go any higher than that on stock internals.Fordguy13 said:The KB isn't out yet so there is no price issued. The whipple is out and is 5900 for black and 6300 for polished
I've seen the Saleen Series IV blower doing between [email protected] depending on throttle body and exhaust setups. Probably the best looking unit IMHO.Hal900x said:That seems really steep, considering the Saleen is $5K list. The Saleen is beautifully engineered, looks like they were way ahead of their competition with regards to designing an '05 unit. Self-contained , sits between the heads, no crazy tubing everywhere, uses stock intake, very sweet looking. They are claiming 400hp with just 4psi, and the tests of the unit say it's actually exceeding that with that little bit of boost. Get yourself a different pulley and you are probably looking at 475 rwhp no problem. Wouldn't want to go any higher than that on stock internals.
I have had both types and I am not keen on the Roots types because they put a lot of extra heat through the motor when you aren't needing any extra power. I currently have three supercharged vehicles, one with Paxton Novi 2000 and a Powerdyne, and early '63 Avanti with factory Paxton. I appreciatte driving them like "normal cars" until I want get on it. And I really gotta say they spool up fast. Even a stock motor hits 2600-3000 rpm pretty darn fast. They are very "showy" with LOTS and LOTS of tirespin. For track only use I would use a Roots type and sticky slicks. For a dual purpose car seeing a lot of street use I suggest a centrifugal.OhYes05 said:I'd go with the KB Supercharger, it creates boost instantly...as soon as you hit the peddle you get boost.
Where as the other chargers, it kicks in when you hit 3500-4000RPM.
My father-in-law has a KB on his 99GT, w/14psi...and the thing is phenominal!
Yep, I know but just wanted to mention the heat as the post before mine said : "other types of chargers". The twin screw if less efficient than a centrifugal and you will still have more heat even at idle. But I bet that doesn't matter when you want one!...Many years ago it did to me when I cracked a head on my El Camino. These days I buy Centrifugal's. It always ran hot for me with the Roots. Twin Screws are a slick set up far superior to the Roots. Sorry to even mention the Roots!Fordguy13 said:These brands arent Roots types they are Twin Screws.
That was done on an old 2 valve 4.6 mod engine. No KB S/C out yet for 2005 motor. I am sure it will be very similar in results to the Saleen.FoMoCo said:Did you catch last months test on the Kenne Bell in MMFF magazine? made some awsome power 459 hp at 9psi boost, the bigger blower made 535 hp at 14 psi but id be spooked runnin that high of boost.
Last I heard, whipple, isn't making any, they can't! They owe money, to their supplier, and don't have it! No money, no parts! I have a kennebell on my 04GT, and I'm happy with it, best part, is little or no maintenanceFordguy13 said:I am looking into buying a blower for my 05 GT. Does anyone have any input on which one is better. (Whipple vs. Kenne bell)
Yes, in fact, the same guy, John Mcowan, installed my kennebell, on my 04 GT convertible. He also happens to be NMRA 2001 World Champion! The guy knows Mustangs, and has proven that, personally, at the track! And, if you want to see the kennebell, for a 05Mustang, you can see it at www.pandjspeedshop.net,just click on whats new!R3dF1r3 said:That was done on an old 2 valve 4.6 mod engine. No KB S/C out yet for 2005 motor. I am sure it will be very similar in results to the Saleen.
