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Jan 9, 2006 | 07:35 PM

El_Cid

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From: Shelby TWP MI

Superchargers

Does anyone on here have a non-roots style supercharger on their car? Im curious to what company you went through and how much it costed you

also, post pictures if possible

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Jan 9, 2006 | 08:30 PM

Z-man

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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible

OK - Here is my NON-roots type Whipple a few minutes after I installed it. The have a site where you can get costs (whipplesuperchargers.com) etc. They have just started importing different (new) screw type mechanisms that look to be very nice.

Jan 9, 2006 | 09:47 PM

El_Cid

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what model did you go with? im thinking about the 2.3L, also, how much for all the nessacary parts and the supercharger together?

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Jan 10, 2006 | 02:09 PM

Z-man

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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible

I've got the 3.3L. Their hot-rod kits started at about $3k. I got the FI unit also which was another $1k or so.

Mar 2, 2006 | 04:10 PM

ruby76

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Z-man, I assume you've had plenty of time for some driving time with that supercharger by now. How does she run? Do you have the hood on yet?

Mar 3, 2006 | 12:42 AM

Z-man

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Z-man, I assume you've had plenty of time for some driving time with that supercharger by now. How does she run? Do you have the hood on yet?

Well, yes and no. I'm still tweaking the tuning between snow storms. I haven't driven it as much as I wanted to this winter (work keeps interfering). I'm also doing some cosmetic finishing on the rocker panels around the exhaust pipes, etc. I do have a hood - (aftermarket L88) - but it's still white.

That said, it really drives nicely. The torque is actually quite awesome - just a slight jab on the throttle and the car leaps forward and plants you in the seat. I haven't really done high speed driving yet either but soon...

Mar 3, 2006 | 02:03 AM

JoeRags

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so this bad boy fits under the L-88 hood? How's the air intake routed for that supercharger?

Joe

-nevermind.... just checked out your website... looks real good.

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Mar 3, 2006 | 02:43 PM

Z-man

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so this bad boy fits under the L-88 hood? How's the air intake routed for that supercharger?

Joe

-nevermind.... just checked out your website... looks real good.

Thanks - basically, the aftermarket hood works just like the cowl-induction hoods are supposed to work. Air pressure builds up against the windshield and the engine gets it from the rear cowl area of the hood...