Looking for a GTO in Vegas for a KB mock Up
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Looking for a GTO in Vegas for a KB mock Up
Title says it all..
Were thinking the Kenne Bell Twin Screw 2.6 and 2.8H will work without any issues on the GTO. We are looking for a 2004-2006 GTO for 2 days (In the beginning). Hell, i'll even come to your house if I have to.
All we need to do, is pull the intake manifold and make sure it will clear the firewall (and maybe the hood)
If we get past that hurdle, we would like to see about the possibility of creating a Kenne Bell kit for you GTO guys..
After the initial mock up, we would need the car every once in a while for fitment purposes, and parts mock up. If the customer is willing to work with us over a period of a couple of months, and the kit is released, we are willing to donate and install a full production kit at no charge. Thats right, you'll get a Kenne Bell supercharger installed for free (including the kit)
This is NOT something to take lightly. The last 2 times someone has committed to allowing us to build a kit off their car, they were all excited about getting a FREE supercharger, and didnt even think about the fact that we needed to borrow their car. Ultimately, we got sick and tired of asking when they could have their car back, so we just bought it off them..
That being said, we will need the car on and off, for a period of 4 months. It will only be 2-3 days at a time. So hopefully we can do it over the weekends.
In the end, you'll have a GTO capable of damn near standing on its bumper with the right motor in it..
Please PM me if you are interested..
Heres a few shots of our C5 Kit..
Were thinking the Kenne Bell Twin Screw 2.6 and 2.8H will work without any issues on the GTO. We are looking for a 2004-2006 GTO for 2 days (In the beginning). Hell, i'll even come to your house if I have to.
All we need to do, is pull the intake manifold and make sure it will clear the firewall (and maybe the hood)
If we get past that hurdle, we would like to see about the possibility of creating a Kenne Bell kit for you GTO guys..
After the initial mock up, we would need the car every once in a while for fitment purposes, and parts mock up. If the customer is willing to work with us over a period of a couple of months, and the kit is released, we are willing to donate and install a full production kit at no charge. Thats right, you'll get a Kenne Bell supercharger installed for free (including the kit)
This is NOT something to take lightly. The last 2 times someone has committed to allowing us to build a kit off their car, they were all excited about getting a FREE supercharger, and didnt even think about the fact that we needed to borrow their car. Ultimately, we got sick and tired of asking when they could have their car back, so we just bought it off them..
That being said, we will need the car on and off, for a period of 4 months. It will only be 2-3 days at a time. So hopefully we can do it over the weekends.
In the end, you'll have a GTO capable of damn near standing on its bumper with the right motor in it..
Please PM me if you are interested..
Heres a few shots of our C5 Kit..
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Well.....
I've got the blower, manifold, heat exchanger, and all the other parts ready to go..
I think this will be a VERY fast process. I bet you we could have a complete kit ready to go by Christmas..
Also, if someone doesnt mind, can they post some pics of the engine bay??
I'm kinda concerned about the 2.8H due to it being about 3/4" longer than the 2.6. But i guess you guys will just have to settle for 700rwtw at 2000rpms on up...
I AM READY WHEN YOU ARE!!!!!!
I've got the blower, manifold, heat exchanger, and all the other parts ready to go..
I think this will be a VERY fast process. I bet you we could have a complete kit ready to go by Christmas..
Also, if someone doesnt mind, can they post some pics of the engine bay??
I'm kinda concerned about the 2.8H due to it being about 3/4" longer than the 2.6. But i guess you guys will just have to settle for 700rwtw at 2000rpms on up...
I AM READY WHEN YOU ARE!!!!!!
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PM sent.
In the mean time, I could take some measurements from known points if that would help?? just tell me what you need...maybe from the front manifold mount bolts to the rear of the intake plenum would be beneficial???
In the mean time, I could take some measurements from known points if that would help?? just tell me what you need...maybe from the front manifold mount bolts to the rear of the intake plenum would be beneficial???
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Well.....
I've got the blower, manifold, heat exchanger, and all the other parts ready to go..
I think this will be a VERY fast process. I bet you we could have a complete kit ready to go by Christmas..
Also, if someone doesnt mind, can they post some pics of the engine bay??
I'm kinda concerned about the 2.8H due to it being about 3/4" longer than the 2.6. But i guess you guys will just have to settle for 700rwtw at 2000rpms on up...
I AM READY WHEN YOU ARE!!!!!!
I've got the blower, manifold, heat exchanger, and all the other parts ready to go..
I think this will be a VERY fast process. I bet you we could have a complete kit ready to go by Christmas..
Also, if someone doesnt mind, can they post some pics of the engine bay??
I'm kinda concerned about the 2.8H due to it being about 3/4" longer than the 2.6. But i guess you guys will just have to settle for 700rwtw at 2000rpms on up...
I AM READY WHEN YOU ARE!!!!!!
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THANK YOU for the pics. This kits gonna be like taking candy from a baby...
From the looks of it, this kit will be a no brainer.
Is the cold air box in the drivers side front corner?
To help this along, does anyone have measurements from the top of the motor to the lower part of the windshield cowl?
Also, how many inches worth of manifold in below the windshield?
Finally, how far is the firewall to the back of the manifold?
From the looks of it, this kit will be a no brainer.
Is the cold air box in the drivers side front corner?
To help this along, does anyone have measurements from the top of the motor to the lower part of the windshield cowl?
Also, how many inches worth of manifold in below the windshield?
Finally, how far is the firewall to the back of the manifold?
Here are some more pics and dimensions....hope it helps.
using an old license plate lightly pressed up against the cowl seal:
top of intake manifold to cowl measurement:
Firewall dimensions from intake manifold reference:
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Man, you are helping out tremendously..
I am 99.99999% sure we will fit this kit without an issue. My only concern thus far, is that strut tower brace. Is that factory?? From the looks of it, it looks like it rubs the stock hood. Is that true?
How critical is it?
Fortunately, we've already got the manifold, inlet, and blower ready to go.
How well does that stock cold air box flow.. Obviously we would replace the filter and intake tube assembly, but is the box sufficient? Or do most guy run an aftermarket one? Depending on how large it is, and the overall access to fresh air, we may just make a new one all together.
I am 99.99999% sure we will fit this kit without an issue. My only concern thus far, is that strut tower brace. Is that factory?? From the looks of it, it looks like it rubs the stock hood. Is that true?
How critical is it?
Fortunately, we've already got the manifold, inlet, and blower ready to go.
How well does that stock cold air box flow.. Obviously we would replace the filter and intake tube assembly, but is the box sufficient? Or do most guy run an aftermarket one? Depending on how large it is, and the overall access to fresh air, we may just make a new one all together.
If at all possible keeping the OEM airbox would be preferred IMO.... most of the aftermarket cold air intakes, do nothing more than remove the airbox and place a high flow K&N in its place............the problem is it is just sucking in hot air from the engine compartment. There are several aftermarket so called CAI kits available, some more effective than others. This CAI kit ( http://www.volant.com/3dkls/iddb/Tfi...0150_large.jpg ) at least tries to isolate engine heat, not sure of its flow capabilities, but gives you an idea of how the OEM box is shaped once out of the car.
Some have modified the OEM box by drilling holes in the bottom, this will add airflow from in front of the wheel well area. however at this point the filter itself will become the restriction point.....I have no idea what the rating of a K&N or equivelent that would fit this box would flow?
Last edited by b727pic; 10-06-2008 at 03:08 PM.
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I'll ship you my car. I have a daily driver, so I wouldn't be worried about not having it back even if it took more than 4+ months. I'll pay to have it shipped to/back. If you wanna do this, shoot me a pm and we can get everything scheduled. Yes, I'm serious.
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I would love to be one of the first in oz to have one of these systems fitted, been holding out for a KB system for about 12 months, this kit looks the real deal
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I have a mostly stock 06, and would be extremely interested in this. The only modifications have been on the exhaust side. The engine is still factory sealed. The stock airbox is even in place.
Shoot me a PM and let me know where your shop is located so I can come by and we can discuss this further.
Shoot me a PM and let me know where your shop is located so I can come by and we can discuss this further.