twobjshelbys Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I can tell now... My wife and I picked up my Barrett Jackson SGT with the new Kenne Bell supercharger this afternoon. Thanks Bud and team! I don't have pictures yet. We left Vegas a little after 1:00 (2PM MDT) and got to Grand Junction about 9:00PM MDT and it's a little dark now. I got the black Kenne Bell. The polished was just too much bling. Also this is on the automatic transmission. [Remember, this ain't your grandma's automatic transmission.] The supercharger on this beast has been described as "awakening the animal instinct". Instantly responsive in all mountain driving conditions. WOW!!! In places I would expect the cruise to drag down a little all of a sudden there is 6lb boost and whoot! Going Uphill Faster! The real test will be tomorrow when we go up I70 to Aspen and the tunnel but I expect it'll fly. It's quick to kick in though. I almost broke the rear end loose turning into a gas station across traffic. It will take a little getting used to. Mileage doesn't seem to have suffered too badly. On the trip to Vegas in late July we averaged just a little over 22MPG. So far on the return we're getting about 21MPG. Per Bud's request we "took it easy", and I will continue to do so for the rest of the trip. That'll give it 800 miles of "break in". We should get home in time for me to wash the car and get some pictures for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reino Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Congrats and looking forward to pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Wow! The performance sounds excellent. That is great news on the mpg. Some questions when you get a chance: Did you upgrade the brakes or wheels? Did you have to lose the strut tower brace? How is the exhaust tone? Louder, quieter? Did you change your side stripes to S/C? Thanks and congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I got the black Kenne Bell. The polished was just too much bling. Tony . . . Too much bling? Ain't no such thing. You are just building a stealth car. Black car, black S/C, and auto trans. All the kidding aside, congratulations on your car. It was stellar looking even before your modifications. Do you know of any other BJ GT/SC cars? Post those photos when you can. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goakley1 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 That sounds like a great ride and I, too would be interested in hearing how it works with Auto... I'm still sitting on the fence on what power adder to put on the car and NOT lose the great gas mileage I'm getting... Can't wait to see pics and hear more about your experiences... Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Answers embedded in color Wow! The performance sounds excellent. That is great news on the mpg. Some questions when you get a chance: Did you upgrade the brakes or wheels? A: No. At least not yet. I don't intend on running on an oval track. Besides, who's stopping? Did you have to lose the strut tower brace? A: It's in the trunk, so technically it's not lost, just not installed any more. But yes, it doesn't fit. Word is that SPP is working on a billet replacement that will fit. I'm waiting. How is the exhaust tone? Louder, quieter? A: Exhaust didn't change. There is a definite but subdued supercharger whine. It is not noticeable in the car at normal speeds, but I did notice it at the drive up window this morning when getting coffee. Did you change your side stripes to S/C? A: The side stripes get replaced with Shelby GT/SC stripes. Thanks and congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Regarding wheels/tires/brakes: I was originally concerned about keeping the rear wheels in contact. That is not a problem - I have yet to lose contact. Actually, I've not lit them up yet - I would have to do it on purpose since so far they have not broken loose (except for the one time when I was accelerating when turning hard left). Time will tell if I need more contact which wider tires would bring. Wider tires means wider wheels too, and wider wheels brings the opportunity of bigger brakes. It's a snowball effect. In any case the season is nearing an end here so this is a spring mod if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Tony . . . Too much bling? Ain't no such thing. You are just building a stealth car. Black car, black S/C, and auto trans. All the kidding aside, congratulations on your car. It was stellar looking even before your modifications. Do you know of any other BJ GT/SC cars? Post those photos when you can. Jim When I left the car in early August there was one BJ with the black S/C that I looked at - I compared yours with that one. Bud indicated there were two others besides mine so far. I did get a chance to ride in the coupe and it definitely reinforced the decision to get it done. Rumor is that one of the three BJs getting supercharged is Reggie Jackson's. The number three was from last spring. That may have changed by now. But so far all of the BJ's besides mine are very definitely "underground". #2 may get the treatment later this fall or next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Outstanding! I am totally jealous! Hmmm... I wonder how many 07 SGT-California's there are that are SC'd? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Answers embedded in color Thanks and again, congratulations. It sure "sounds" great. Can't wait to see the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman340 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Outstanding! I am totally jealous! Hmmm... I wonder how many 07 SGT-California's there are that are SC'd? Dan As of this date and from our shop----------------NONE!!!!!!!!! Bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 As of this date and from our shop----------------NONE!!!!!!!!! Bud Now that needs to change! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 As of this date and from our shop----------------NONE!!!!!!!!! Bud I want to do this (Paxton) in probalby april next year, Bud. I will be getting in touch. How cool would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Photos of it. I also got the gauge cluster but forgot to take pics of it. It's pretty nice "feedback" but I catch myself looking over to see just how much boost is on. It looks like the stock is 7-8lbs. Got a chance to wind it up. Holy Oleo Batman! It ain't even the same car! I'm gonna need some new tires pretty soon. Three of us "big guys" (all 240+ lbs each of us) - two in the front and one in the back - went for a spin this afternoon, and it lit the tires without even breathing hard! When I was in College (34 years ago) my professor said that things like this should be monochromatic (Black and White). For "a thing" it is pretty cool. So, here it is: #2 gets it some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 The best picture angle would be straight down, but for that I'd have to take the hood off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08sgt1042 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Tony oustanding...I knew you were talking about it but I didn't know that you took the car out in August. Are you going to bring it out to the Golden cruise night on Saturday?? Would love to see it. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Tony oustanding...I knew you were talking about it but I didn't know that you took the car out in August. Are you going to bring it out to the Golden cruise night on Saturday?? Would love to see it. Congrats!! We won't make it Golden but I'm going to try to make it to the Colorado Breakfast Club in the Springs on the 20th. Plans are subject to change right now due to a potential daughter/boyfriend relocation assistance request. Trying to get them to delay a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 We won't make it Golden but I'm going to try to make it to the Colorado Breakfast Club in the Springs on the 20th. Plans are subject to change right now due to a potential daughter/boyfriend relocation assistance request. Trying to get them to delay a day. I don't have enough bandwidth for the pictures to show I apologize if the pictures answer my next question as I cannot see them. Did you get the supercharged plaque on the front passenger side of the engine - across from the CSM plate? I believe that was going to be provided to the GT/SC models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I don't have enough bandwidth for the pictures to show I apologize if the pictures answer my next question as I cannot see them. Did you get the supercharged plaque on the front passenger side of the engine - across from the CSM plate? I believe that was going to be provided to the GT/SC models. No, the secondary badge isn't happening yet. I was hoping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi Tony, Despite what your professor said about black and white can we cajole you to publish the photos in living color as well? Thanks. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TClark1976 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 This once again just reinforces my decision on the KB . . . . . This just looks great! I like the practical observations of the chage in power delivery. . . sounds like effortless power. Very Nice. The power/torque curve on the KB is just ridiculous. I'm still wanting to know if the KB supercharger will fit under the CS6 hood or if there is any modification to the underside needed??? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi Tony,Despite what your professor said about black and white can we cajole you to publish the photos in living color as well? Thanks. Jim Sure, I'll post the corresponding color shots. The lighting and colors are pretty flat, that's why B&W looks best in this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 This once again just reinforces my decision on the KB . . . . . This just looks great! I like the practical observations of the chage in power delivery. . . sounds like effortless power. Very Nice. The power/torque curve on the KB is just ridiculous. I'm still wanting to know if the KB supercharger will fit under the CS6 hood or if there is any modification to the underside needed??? Trevor From what I understand and have read on the forum here, the KB actually sits a little lower than the Whipple, and I believe people have said that it fits under the CS6 hood without any modifications...don't ask me to prove it, surely someone will chime in here that has both the KB and a CS6 hood and let us all know for sure... I just wonder what all gets taken out if the belt goes! I had the belt on my 96 GT disentegrate one night, lost brakes, cause they work off of Power Steering for boost and belt was off of PS pump, not to mention hard to turn without PS...I found pieces of that belt for months after that... Just looks like the Air intake for the KB and the upper radiator hose are prone to getting some damage if the belt comes off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 So yesterday I was cleaning the car after the long trip and decided to to the other one too. I opened the hood on both and got some before and after pictures of what the KB installation moves around. First, they lower the fuse box, move the wiring harness connector and get the oil filler port out of the way of the cold air intake feeder tube: Before: After The old CAI is removed (take off parts) and the KB intercooler tank added to the front. Before: After: Next the fuel rails are changed. The old injectors seemed to be on some kind of risers. The new ones are very close to the top of the engine. Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 There is also one of th oil catch traps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Photo of the gauge pod The max boost is 7-8PSI. Sometimes I wish they'd scale these gauges a little differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 And finally, even though posted before, a new pic of the signatures on the air bag cover. These cars came with an autographed photograph of Carroll Shelby, Craig Jackson and Steve Davis (from Barrett Jackson) and Amy Boylan (SAI). So I sent the airbag covers around and got all of them to sign too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 There is also one of th oil catch traps. The oil trap came with the KB? By the way, I knew there was a reason you needed two Shelbys -- so you could do those photos! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 The oil trap came with the KB? By the way, I knew there was a reason you needed two Shelbys -- so you could do those photos!Jim Did you not get one with yours??? Two sure makes before and after easy. It also stresses me - If one has got exhaust tip rot the other one probably will get it too. That happens with twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Did you not get one with yours??? When I get home from work I will check. I know I asked if there was one on there but never got a reply. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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