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Kenne bell supercharger for XJR?

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Old 05-15-2020 | 12:48 AM
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The M112 consumes more power then a TS, and generates more heat, hence a 1.7 TS will provide much more power.

These 1.7 prices are very very high, but as far as I see the only in between way with less adapter plate work but of course also less power than a full 2.6 kit can bring. Just my used 2.6H unit (so not full kit) itself is somewhere in between of the 2 units on Ebay.

Please remember the 1.7 will make more noise as you need to spin it faster for some good chunk of extra power and to overcome the inefficiency for making it a direct fit for the M112. the rear adapter plate is where the work lies to make it fit in the tight package. When I started I just bought a (hobby) milling machine and started making it with the idea to make it an easy fit. That prototype has moved owner already, and is now in New Zealand actually in a STR where the owner is happy with it. I can remember that the extra SC noise was very intoxicating though, you just wanted to hear the unit scream and feel the power.

The TVS is not a direct fit and thus will require much more work, and will potentially have the same costs for a full kit as with the KB 2.6. Count Iblis is going to make a setup, so he may have some thoughts already on that,
 

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Old 12-05-2021 | 02:42 PM
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I have one word that tire smoking video...Awesome!
 
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Old 12-05-2021 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by avos
The M112 consumes more power then a TS, and generates more heat, hence a 1.7 TS will provide much more power.

These 1.7 prices are very very high, but as far as I see the only in between way with less adapter plate work but of course also less power than a full 2.6 kit can bring. Just my used 2.6H unit (so not full kit) itself is somewhere in between of the 2 units on Ebay.

Please remember the 1.7 will make more noise as you need to spin it faster for some good chunk of extra power and to overcome the inefficiency for making it a direct fit for the M112. the rear adapter plate is where the work lies to make it fit in the tight package. When I started I just bought a (hobby) milling machine and started making it with the idea to make it an easy fit. That prototype has moved owner already, and is now in New Zealand actually in a STR where the owner is happy with it. I can remember that the extra SC noise was very intoxicating though, you just wanted to hear the unit scream and feel the power.

The TVS is not a direct fit and thus will require much more work, and will potentially have the same costs for a full kit as with the KB 2.6. Count Iblis is going to make a setup, so he may have some thoughts already on that,
I wonder if you could modify the car to use a Weistec blower?
 
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Old 12-08-2021 | 12:54 AM
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I wonder if you could modify the car to use a Weistec blower?
Depends on the dimension's, looking at the pictures, the KB 3.2 would be an easier fit to be honest.
 
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Old 12-08-2021 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by avos
Depends on the dimension's, looking at the pictures, the KB 3.2 would be an easier fit to be honest.
when are you going to offer kit again ?
 
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Old 12-19-2021 | 05:18 AM
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when are you going to offer kit again ?
Chances are low, so don't count on it.
 
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Old 04-15-2022 | 04:44 PM
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So, there is a chance ???
 
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Old 04-15-2022 | 07:23 PM
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I didn’t hear a no out of that either.

Maybe he’ll offer a 5.0 SC/intercooler package with 3D printed adapters to fit on the 4.0’s. 🤪 The real trickery is to fit our fat TB’s on the front of the charger.
 
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