Kenne Bell install completed om my 5.0 Explorer engine

tmsoko · 08-13-2003, 09:17 PM

Well, after long last, I finally completed my Kenne Bell 1.5L supercharger install on the Explorer enigne I have in my 1999 Ranger. I have several things to work out, but it is up and running and the blower fits within the stock engine bay. I did have to do a VERY minor modification to the cowl, but other than that, nothing new.

I have some issue, which is limiting me to 4psi boost with a 6 psi pulley, so I need to figure that out. Once I get to 6-7psi, I think I will be really happy with it. The low end jump has been greatly improved andI get a nice firm pull all the way to the 4800rpm auto shift.

I will be getting a FordChip dyno tune in a month or so and upping to 90mm MAF, 75mm TB and 36lb injectors at the same time. That is when the fun really begins.

Check out the following for some pics.

Blower pics

You can also click on "homepage" below for others. I will post a full list of details in a week or two, listing out the parts and modifications necessary if someone else wants to do this. Overall, it was pretty straight forward.

Trckmagik · 08-13-2003, 09:20 PM

That looks great! Congratulations to a job very well done. Good luck on getting the bugs worked out.

*jimbo74* · 08-13-2003, 09:57 PM

yeah!!!!!!

SKYWLKR · 08-13-2003, 10:10 PM

did you fit a mustang kit to it? what is it from?

Robb · 08-13-2003, 10:12 PM

SKYWLKR, just a reminder. There is a 6 line limit (at 800x600) on signatures.

SKYWLKR · 08-13-2003, 10:14 PM

OK I'll see what I can do...

*VairKing* · 08-13-2003, 10:23 PM

Very cool...I always thought a stock 5.0 in a Ranger would be pretty fast, hard to imagine a s/c one in there!

**james t** · 08-13-2003, 10:43 PM

hell yea!!!!

BTW- you used the Systemax lower, right?

*nak4af* · 08-14-2003, 12:51 PM

I cant get to the link at work, Could you send me a pic please! Also, does this company have a website?

Send pic to christopher.lloyd@elmendorf.af.mil

Thanks!

tmsoko · 08-15-2003, 01:50 PM

Strange, not sure why the picture link doesn't work for you. I just clicked it and went right to it. Did anyone else have a problem?

NAK4Af, if you are looking for a company supplying kits for this install, look no farther. There are none. I did this myself.

The base parts were an Autorotor 1.5L compressor, a Kenne Bell 5.0L Mustang manifold set, a Holley Systemax lower manifold, custom drive extension shortening, custom front bracketry, custom EGR valve,sensor bracket, custom coil pack bracket, throttle bracket, etc..

I did not have to modify any A/C, stock FEAD brackets, accessory locations, P/S lines, or throttle/cruise cables.

I am running a custom returnless Aeromotive fuel system and will soon have custom Airbox, 90mm Lightning MAF, 75mm BBK throttle body, 36lb injectors and custom 1 5/8" headers. Will also remove AFT cats and use OBD-II O2 sims for AFT O2 sensors. ONce done, FordChip will DynoTune a chip for me.

This won't happen for a month or so - maybe longer, as I just sunk $600 into a generator, only to have the damned power turned on 3 hours later!!!! Ahhhh... O'well, always good to have I suppose

*TravisC* · 08-15-2003, 02:17 PM

Sweet! We need to see some pics of you burnin 'em off. I'm sure you can lay some rubber with that thing!

*nak4af* · 08-15-2003, 02:20 PM

I am using a Government computer at work and they block certian sites on the internet. MSN.groups just happens to be one of them. Also Ebay. I always miss out on the good stuff.

*TravisC* · 08-15-2003, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nak4af
I am using a Government computer at work and they block certian sites on the internet. MSN.groups just happens to be one of them. Also Ebay. I always miss out on the good stuff.

D@mn Government :p

*nak4af* · 08-15-2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TravisC
D@mn Government :p

Stupid Air Force!!

Magicfan25 · 08-15-2003, 05:36 PM

How much did the blower cost ya, and did ya get it new or used, and lastly, where from?

Sorry for all the questions

tmsoko · 08-15-2003, 05:52 PM

I bought the blower used at a great price. I then hunted around and got the manifolds used as well. The new parts were the drive extension, front Mustang bracket, pulley, drive hubs, and all bolts. I had to custom make the adaptor bracket, idler pulley spacer, shorten the drive extension by 7mm, and work out the t-cable, coil pack, and egr system brackets. I also had to figure out vacuum routing and finally weld a 1" spacer in the EGR tube due to the 1" phenolic spacer I am using.

I have a total of about $1800 in this now, not including any of my fuel system parts. Like I said though, I got alot used and at really good prices. To get a new compressor (~$1100-1300), drive($288), bracket($68), Pulley and hubs(~$130)and manifold set(~$300) from Kenne Bell, you are looking at about $2000 there, then add ~$200 to shorten drive at machine shop, $? to custom make adaptor bracket for front support / idler, etc..

Not cheap, but worth it. It really boost bottom end and has great potential. This thing hits full boost right from the bottom and pulls through the shift. It is almost too quite though, as you can hardly tell it is on there when you drive it.

ibuytoys · 08-16-2003, 01:52 AM

Me like!!! Me like!!!!

*V8BoatBuilder* · 08-16-2003, 05:24 PM

Congrats!!

08-13-2003, 09:17 PM	#1
tmsoko Wannabe Elite Explorer Plymouth, MI 2010 Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Kenne Bell install completed on my 5.0 Explorer engine Well, after long last, I finally completed my Kenne Bell 1.5L supercharger install on the Explorer enigne I have in my 1999 Ranger. I have several things to work out, but it is up and running and the blower fits within the stock engine bay. I did have to do a VERY minor modification to the cowl, but other than that, nothing new. I have some issue, which is limiting me to 4psi boost with a 6 psi pulley, so I need to figure that out. Once I get to 6-7psi, I think I will be really happy with it. The low end jump has been greatly improved andI get a nice firm pull all the way to the 4800rpm auto shift. I will be getting a FordChip dyno tune in a month or so and upping to 90mm MAF, 75mm TB and 36lb injectors at the same time. That is when the fun really begins. Check out the following for some pics. Blower pics You can also click on "homepage" below for others. I will post a full list of details in a week or two, listing out the parts and modifications necessary if someone else wants to do this. Overall, it was pretty straight forward. __________________ 2010 Adrenalin AWD V8 - Black, with all the goodies, 20" Voxx G-FX wheels and 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler ATs. In the works: Saleen Series VI supercharger and custom 14" / 6 piston Baer brakes. 1999 Ranger AWD - 4" stainless exhaust, Baumann 4R75W, FX4/Torsen Rear axle, Momo 20's with 305/50R20 Open Country's. Working on: 351W, forged shortblock, custom manifold / water intercooler system, 2.6L Autorotor, AFR205s and custom long tube headers.

08-13-2003, 09:20 PM	#2
Trckmagik Ole Bag Celina, Texas 1996 Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 4,748 Vehicle Specs	That looks great! Congratulations to a job very well done. Good luck on getting the bugs worked out. __________________ Brian Green 1996 V-8 Explorer 1994 4x4

08-13-2003, 09:57 PM	#3
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	yeah!!!!!! __________________ My Truck

08-13-2003, 10:10 PM	#4
SKYWLKR Wannabe Elite Explorer Baton Rouge LA 96 XLT 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 106 Vehicle Specs	did you fit a mustang kit to it? what is it from? __________________ 89 LX 5.0 Mustang Edel. performer 5.0's, GT-40 & E-cam to name a few. 10psi from an S-trim = 11.40@127 mph on street radials 12.03@112.89 N/A11.4@121 on a 115 shot wet kit. Black 35th anv. Convert auto.315's and Flames.... 13.97@97 still stock but X-pipe,chip and pulllies coming soon. http://members.aol.com/jeauxmoe1/

08-13-2003, 10:14 PM	#6
SKYWLKR Wannabe Elite Explorer Baton Rouge LA 96 XLT 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 106 Vehicle Specs	OK I'll see what I can do... __________________ 89 LX 5.0 Mustang Edel. performer 5.0's, GT-40 & E-cam to name a few. 10psi from an S-trim = 11.40@127 mph on street radials 12.03@112.89 N/A11.4@121 on a 115 shot wet kit. Black 35th anv. Convert auto.315's and Flames.... 13.97@97 still stock but X-pipe,chip and pulllies coming soon. http://members.aol.com/jeauxmoe1/

08-13-2003, 10:12 PM	#5
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	SKYWLKR, just a reminder. There is a 6 line limit (at 800x600) on signatures.

08-13-2003, 10:23 PM	#7
VairKing Elite Explorer Midwest-Xplorer Member Kalamazoo, Michigan '97 EB V8 AWD Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,865 Vehicle Specs	Very cool...I always thought a stock 5.0 in a Ranger would be pretty fast, hard to imagine a s/c one in there! __________________ Ryan '97 Eddie Bauer V8 AWD: K&N Intake, Ultra Magnum Wheels, TT/Shackle Lift, Custom Paint Job '91 Eddie Bauer 4X4 (SOLD) Check Out My New 1500 Watt RMS, 11 Speaker Sound System! Midwest Xplorers

08-13-2003, 10:43 PM	#8
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,258 Vehicle Specs	hell yea!!!! BTW- you used the Systemax lower, right? __________________ my rebuild

08-14-2003, 12:51 PM	#9
nak4af Elite Explorer Bellevue, Nebraska 1993 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 829 Vehicle Specs	TMSOKO I cant get to the link at work, Could you send me a pic please! Also, does this company have a website? Send pic to christopher.lloyd@elmendorf.af.mil Thanks! __________________ Chris 6.5" total lift, 33" Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 In memory of John Smith MY TEMP MY MUG

08-15-2003, 01:50 PM	#10
tmsoko Wannabe Elite Explorer Plymouth, MI 2010 Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Strange, not sure why the picture link doesn't work for you. I just clicked it and went right to it. Did anyone else have a problem? NAK4Af, if you are looking for a company supplying kits for this install, look no farther. There are none. I did this myself. The base parts were an Autorotor 1.5L compressor, a Kenne Bell 5.0L Mustang manifold set, a Holley Systemax lower manifold, custom drive extension shortening, custom front bracketry, custom EGR valve,sensor bracket, custom coil pack bracket, throttle bracket, etc.. I did not have to modify any A/C, stock FEAD brackets, accessory locations, P/S lines, or throttle/cruise cables. I am running a custom returnless Aeromotive fuel system and will soon have custom Airbox, 90mm Lightning MAF, 75mm BBK throttle body, 36lb injectors and custom 1 5/8" headers. Will also remove AFT cats and use OBD-II O2 sims for AFT O2 sensors. ONce done, FordChip will DynoTune a chip for me. This won't happen for a month or so - maybe longer, as I just sunk $600 into a generator, only to have the damned power turned on 3 hours later!!!! Ahhhh... O'well, always good to have I suppose __________________ 2010 Adrenalin AWD V8 - Black, with all the goodies, 20" Voxx G-FX wheels and 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler ATs. In the works: Saleen Series VI supercharger and custom 14" / 6 piston Baer brakes. 1999 Ranger AWD - 4" stainless exhaust, Baumann 4R75W, FX4/Torsen Rear axle, Momo 20's with 305/50R20 Open Country's. Working on: 351W, forged shortblock, custom manifold / water intercooler system, 2.6L Autorotor, AFR205s and custom long tube headers.

08-15-2003, 02:17 PM	#11
TravisC My bro, JoshC in Iraq Hurricane, WV '92 Sport Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,285 Vehicle Specs	Sweet! We need to see some pics of you burnin 'em off. I'm sure you can lay some rubber with that thing! __________________ '92 Explorer Sport - 4" lift - 33's, I need to pay it off so it can become a project '00 Nissan Maxima SE - 1.5" drop - CAI - Hi-flow Cat - TV/Xbox - 5% tint - 5 spd - leather/loaded

08-15-2003, 02:20 PM	#12
nak4af Elite Explorer Bellevue, Nebraska 1993 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 829 Vehicle Specs	TMSOKO I am using a Government computer at work and they block certian sites on the internet. MSN.groups just happens to be one of them. Also Ebay. I always miss out on the good stuff. __________________ Chris 6.5" total lift, 33" Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 In memory of John Smith MY TEMP MY MUG

08-15-2003, 05:36 PM	#15
Magicfan25 Wannabe Elite Explorer Central FL and WPB Florida 98 Sport SOHC Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 881 Vehicle Specs	How much did the blower cost ya, and did ya get it new or used, and lastly, where from? Sorry for all the questions __________________ 98 Explorer Sport 2WHD 4.0SOHCV6 Pioneer DEH 8400 MP, JL 500/1, JL 12W3 (x2) Custom built downfiring box.

08-15-2003, 05:52 PM	#16
tmsoko Wannabe Elite Explorer Plymouth, MI 2010 Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I bought the blower used at a great price. I then hunted around and got the manifolds used as well. The new parts were the drive extension, front Mustang bracket, pulley, drive hubs, and all bolts. I had to custom make the adaptor bracket, idler pulley spacer, shorten the drive extension by 7mm, and work out the t-cable, coil pack, and egr system brackets. I also had to figure out vacuum routing and finally weld a 1" spacer in the EGR tube due to the 1" phenolic spacer I am using. I have a total of about $1800 in this now, not including any of my fuel system parts. Like I said though, I got alot used and at really good prices. To get a new compressor (~$1100-1300), drive($288), bracket($68), Pulley and hubs(~$130)and manifold set(~$300) from Kenne Bell, you are looking at about $2000 there, then add ~$200 to shorten drive at machine shop, $? to custom make adaptor bracket for front support / idler, etc.. Not cheap, but worth it. It really boost bottom end and has great potential. This thing hits full boost right from the bottom and pulls through the shift. It is almost too quite though, as you can hardly tell it is on there when you drive it. __________________ 2010 Adrenalin AWD V8 - Black, with all the goodies, 20" Voxx G-FX wheels and 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler ATs. In the works: Saleen Series VI supercharger and custom 14" / 6 piston Baer brakes. 1999 Ranger AWD - 4" stainless exhaust, Baumann 4R75W, FX4/Torsen Rear axle, Momo 20's with 305/50R20 Open Country's. Working on: 351W, forged shortblock, custom manifold / water intercooler system, 2.6L Autorotor, AFR205s and custom long tube headers.

08-16-2003, 01:52 AM	#17
ibuytoys Wannabe Elite Explorer Honolulu, HI '04 4.6L 2wd,'96 4.0L 4wd Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 135 Vehicle Specs	Me like!!! Me like!!!!

08-16-2003, 05:24 PM	#18
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