Originally Posted by drewmob,Oct 13 2009, 07:16 AM

Ummm... This pretty much sums up this thread for me.

I like the fact that there is a widespread discussion of pricing/performance/etc of FI products. It is ridiculous that this thread was jacked. No respect on the interwebs...

Originally Posted by killerbee_vr6,Oct 12 2009, 05:24 PM

- The "problem" pulleys have been updated. My tensioner pulley started making noise after 15,000 miles. KW sent me the updated part and I had it on in less than an hour. People love to exaggerate issues online in some quest for notoriety. I don't get it.

-To safely get more power from an '06+, you need to modify the fuel system. I don't want to. I'm past the days of running -8an lines and making fuel rails. It's a daily driver.

-I *HATE* manual belt tensioning. I do not want to ever have to pop my hood and mess with something because I'm getting belt slip. It's a terrible design and a pain in the ass. And yes, I've dealt with it before. The automatic tensioner sold me on the kit.

-The KW powerband is so much better than the old-school CT ones it isn't funny. I picked up power everywhere.

Originally Posted by juntuned,Oct 12 2009, 02:40 PM

I agree. The kw kit is the best supercharger kit with all things considered.

-Honest, reliable service
-Prompt answered questions
-blower efficiency per pound of boost
-proven performance on the track
-reliable parts


I have this opinion. I dont care how much this costs. Half of the reason people swing from ASM's nuts is because how much it costs. Same with gucci, louis vuitton, chanel, and any other ridiculously marked up product. The price increase assures buyers are passionate about the kit and ARE BUYING IT BECAUSE OF ITS RARE FACTOR. No offense, but everyone has a 300 dollar AEM intake, which honestly makes me not want one. For every customer that doesnt buy it because its cheap, another will buy it simply because its more expensive. Im sorry if some people dont understand this marketing strategy. there is no real competition for the kw kit, their kit is really nothing like any of the others and are basically in their own niche market.

Has anyone seen the horsepower freaks turbo kit for the E46?.... well last time i checked they have it priced at 18,000 dollars. AND FOR WHAT?...... a 400% mark up? yet im sure the allure of the cost entices many buyers. The kit also has a solid reputation as does kraftwerks that can back up every kit they sell.

I had a failure with my kit.... and its costing me over 5,000 in engine mods just to come back from it. Its easy to pick apart a product and place blame on somebody else. Fact is, the kit very reliable but not perfect. The argument that it only makes 360hp is absurd. An AEM intake only makes 10hp. Some people want 10 extra hp, some people want 160 extra hp, and some people want 800 hp. Thats like saying an AEM intake sucks because itdoesnt make 800 hp. the purpose of the kit is NOT to make the most horsepower on the planet and BREAK every dyno in california with its power. Its too accentuate the already fun to drive car.


I think they could charge 8 grand and I would be fine with it. If I couldnt afford it then I would get something else. You are paying for an idea.... not all the plastic parts in the box. If you think you can make your own kit for 500 less, then go to home depot and fab up your own!!!!!!

Either u pay the asking price or go home. Its the manufacturers job to select their target audience. I could make a kit and sell it for 10 bucks, and not a damn person would buy it. So saying a price decrease would increase kit sells is LUDACRIS!.

I love this blower.... and KW is a great company. Period!!