Got new BLOWER
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Wausau wis USA
Got new BLOWER
Well my blower came yesterday B&M 144 Spring I will be installing it along with the hooker sidepipes I bought off another forum member anyone using one? If you have pict please send them my way or post for all to see now any tips on install? anyone got a hood with a hole in it they arent using? Any tuning tips?
Thankes Larry :cool:
Thankes Larry :cool:
Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Prineville Oregon
Re: Got new BLOWER (MILO851)
You'll need to drop your compression down to 8.5-9.0 otherwise you won't be able to run more than about 2 lbs. boost. You'll need to "boost reference" your carb plus change the jetting...if your running a 3310 Holley (750 Vacuum secondaries) I can dial you in when you get to that point. Call the wrecking yard for hoods, I found 4 or 5 in the Portland area when I did mine...pricing ranged from $150-250.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: NC,USA
Re: Got new BLOWER (DeenHylton)
Hey guys...
How long does a roots blower last miles wise? with not to many rev limiter bounces... well a few... okay okay alot? :jester
I would like to see pics of the setup :cheers:
How long does a roots blower last miles wise? with not to many rev limiter bounces... well a few... okay okay alot? :jester
I would like to see pics of the setup :cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Toms River NJ
Re: Got new BLOWER (BADCAIMAN)
BADCAIMAN, i checked out your belair pics last night.....just wanted to say that motor looks awesome!! You must get some serious power out of that! :cheers:
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: Got new BLOWER (ZD75blue)
Hey guys...
How long does a roots blower last miles wise? with not to many rev limiter bounces... well a few... okay okay alot?
Roots blowers have a very long life. Alot of diesel trucks run them. Seal life is actually shortened if you don't drive the car regularly.
I also agree you have to reference the power valves off the blower. Don't try to run these things without a power valve by jetting rich. I have a 8-71 bigblock and get consistant 12 mpg in town.
Good luck and you will love the low end torque
How long does a roots blower last miles wise? with not to many rev limiter bounces... well a few... okay okay alot?
Roots blowers have a very long life. Alot of diesel trucks run them. Seal life is actually shortened if you don't drive the car regularly.
I also agree you have to reference the power valves off the blower. Don't try to run these things without a power valve by jetting rich. I have a 8-71 bigblock and get consistant 12 mpg in town.
Good luck and you will love the low end torque