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Re: superchargers (jimvette999)
REDSHARKONBOYDS
That's funny you mentioned my wheels since I was admiring yours several days ago on another post. They look cool! here is a pic from the side
That's funny you mentioned my wheels since I was admiring yours several days ago on another post. They look cool! here is a pic from the side
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Re: superchargers (norvalwilhelm)
norvalwilhelm.....thank you very much!
I used a router to create a groove in which to set supplemental scoop into rather than glass it in and risk stress cracks. I then created threaded lugs on little scoop in which to bolt into so there would be no fear if it flying off! I bought the tallest hood Eckler's had then cut a hole in it. That was un-nerving after just buying a perfectly good hood and then hacking a hole right in the middle of it. :skep:
Jim
I used a router to create a groove in which to set supplemental scoop into rather than glass it in and risk stress cracks. I then created threaded lugs on little scoop in which to bolt into so there would be no fear if it flying off! I bought the tallest hood Eckler's had then cut a hole in it. That was un-nerving after just buying a perfectly good hood and then hacking a hole right in the middle of it. :skep:
Jim
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Re: superchargers (1bad69)
1bad69
That's a gorgeous car you have. I didn't mind modifying an emmisions year Vette but I'd never cut a hole in that hood of yours. I did want something different so I've modified mine to suit my tastes. If I had more money I would have bought one like yours to leave original!
Thanks,
Jim
That's a gorgeous car you have. I didn't mind modifying an emmisions year Vette but I'd never cut a hole in that hood of yours. I did want something different so I've modified mine to suit my tastes. If I had more money I would have bought one like yours to leave original!
Thanks,
Jim
Melting Slicks
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From: OKC Oklahoma
Re: superchargers (jimvette999)
What kind of pulleys do you have on that Jim? I have Marcdh underdrive pulleys-wonder if it will work...
I have a B&M 144cu.in. blower that Holly now offers since they bought the rights. I like it but it may not be a big as you wanted. I kept my AC and power steering. Have fun! :steering:
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Re: superchargers (79VetteMike)
[QUOTE]What kind of pulleys do you have on that Jim? I have Marcdh underdrive pulleys-wonder if it will work
I am using the supplied 9 rib serpentine belt and pulleys. I am not versed on the pulleys you have though but I suspect they might since I'm not running very close to the v-grooves I'm using. I could take some measurements if you needed them. Let me know.
Jim
[Modified by jimvette999, 12:47 PM 5/2/2003]
I am using the supplied 9 rib serpentine belt and pulleys. I am not versed on the pulleys you have though but I suspect they might since I'm not running very close to the v-grooves I'm using. I could take some measurements if you needed them. Let me know.
Jim
[Modified by jimvette999, 12:47 PM 5/2/2003]
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Re: superchargers (jimvette999)
Jim,
SWEEEEEET job on the hood. You guys who can fab stuff up like that always impress me. I can turn wrenches on motors and stuff, but wouldn't dare try what you did. Turned out awesome. You should be proud.
I just ordered an L88 hood for my BB. I'm gonna do a heads/cam/intake swap and probably just go the nitrous route. I cannot find a blower setup that will come close to fitting under even a cowl induction hood.
SWEEEEEET job on the hood. You guys who can fab stuff up like that always impress me. I can turn wrenches on motors and stuff, but wouldn't dare try what you did. Turned out awesome. You should be proud.
I just ordered an L88 hood for my BB. I'm gonna do a heads/cam/intake swap and probably just go the nitrous route. I cannot find a blower setup that will come close to fitting under even a cowl induction hood.
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Re: superchargers (WA 2 FST)
Thanks Wes,
I like Nitrous too....but filling up that bottle ain't cheap. I can't stay hooked up with just the blower so when I hit the laughing gas it's just up in smoke. Purge vents are fun to scare away goobers that pull up along side. BTW, Love the 69 you have. :cheers:
Jim
I like Nitrous too....but filling up that bottle ain't cheap. I can't stay hooked up with just the blower so when I hit the laughing gas it's just up in smoke. Purge vents are fun to scare away goobers that pull up along side. BTW, Love the 69 you have. :cheers:
Jim
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Re: superchargers (WA 2 FST)
You could go the route that Monty took with that wicked twin turbo monster!
He stayed under the hood. Talk about some wrenching.....very nice execution. That man has a lot of time and money. Good luck on your engine mods Wes.
Later,
Jim
He stayed under the hood. Talk about some wrenching.....very nice execution. That man has a lot of time and money. Good luck on your engine mods Wes.
Later,
Jim