Considering a APS TT kit or KB 2.6
Considering a APS TT kit or KB 2.6 Anyone here running a APS Twin Turbo kit or a Kenne Bell blower? Just wondering what you thought of each and what kind of hp or 1/4mile numbers to expect.
I'd definately be interested in installing a Kenne bell or a APS kit on a car for a very reasonable first time price. As for advantages/disadvantage, the KB is going to be instant boost at the any time you stick it. The APS kit is going to have some delay. I think a 2.6L KB would be a awesome choice for someone who is trying to jump off the line or do some drag racing. We've done a ton of cobras that make over 600 RWTQ below 4000 RPM's.
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The APS C5s have not hit the street yet, and not a lot of KBs on the street but the early results look pretty solid if you can deal with the hood. You might want to take a good look at the APS install instruction, it may help you make up your mind. I would not excatly call it a clean non-invasive install 
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Originally Posted by 99Fbody99
I would not exactly call it a clean non-invasive install
I think either kit would be a lot of fun. The KB does require a hood swap as mentioned above.
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
There is a big cube LS2 motor in a C5 running the upgraded KB head-unit putting out very good numbers. Time will tell what the APS kit will max out at.
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
I don't think any kit really is, but that's certainly no reason to forgo a power adder altogether.
I think either kit would be a lot of fun. The KB does require a hood swap as mentioned above.
I think either kit would be a lot of fun. The KB does require a hood swap as mentioned above.
Some do have a hard time stomaching the KB hood though
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Originally Posted by 99Fbody99
Have you seen the detailed instructions yet?
Originally Posted by 99Fbody99
Some do have a hard time stomaching the KB hood though
To each his own.
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Originally Posted by NBM2001Z28
I like the idea of using a smaller hood with the KB and cutting out the hood for the pulley to barely show thru. If someone did this right, it'd be a sick look.
I've seen a picture of that somewhere...and you're right, it does look sick! Not going to be much of a sleeper though
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The hood can't be a determining factor. There are other aftermarket hoods that would allow the clearance. You don't HAVE to use the KB hood.
I'm having a hard time finding numbers on either kit except for what the manufacturers put out. I'd like to hear from people who bought the kits. What their real world opinions are.
I'm having a hard time finding numbers on either kit except for what the manufacturers put out. I'd like to hear from people who bought the kits. What their real world opinions are.
I'll be running an APS kit as soon as they deliver it to me (well, couple of weeks after). It's being installed for me along with an ECS Meth kit, Comp 918 springs, and a full/dyno tune on an otherwise stock 99 LS1 with an LS6 intake and Corsa Indy exhaust. Probably be running in Late Feb/Early March (am hearing kits will ship around end of Jan, transit time to states around 4 weeks last I heard).