superchargers
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superchargers
I am about to get a supercharger for my 350. Could anyone hint me towards a good supercharger? personaly experience with the supercharger and remarks would be great to hear thank you
Ebbsvette, i eat rice :reddevil
Ebbsvette, i eat rice :reddevil
Drifting
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Re: superchargers (Ebbsvette)
For visual impact, nothing beats this:
http://www.thehotrodstore.com/sbc%206-71%20blower.jpg
http://www.thehotrodstore.com/sbc%206-71%20blower.jpg
Melting Slicks
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Re: superchargers (Ebbsvette)
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:
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From: Allen TX
Re: superchargers (Ebbsvette)
I highly recommend Vortech centrifugal blowers. If you have a healthy motor from the get-go, then all the instant torque in the world will just go up in tire-smoke. And if you cam it right, a centrifugal makes plenty of bottom end.
I ran one for a decade on my 5.0 Mustang. 615rwhp from a 331" smallblock. And it wasn't just top-end power. Made over 400rwtq @ 2700rpm, and peaked at 4900rpm (594rwtq). We're talking a legitimate 675+hp motor here (flywheel rating).
They are also much more efficient than most roots/positive displacement blowers out there, yielding low air charge temps, which in turn means less octane required to run it...and more power, too. :)
http://www.vortecheng.com
If I could fit one under ANY hood on my BB, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
I ran one for a decade on my 5.0 Mustang. 615rwhp from a 331" smallblock. And it wasn't just top-end power. Made over 400rwtq @ 2700rpm, and peaked at 4900rpm (594rwtq). We're talking a legitimate 675+hp motor here (flywheel rating).
They are also much more efficient than most roots/positive displacement blowers out there, yielding low air charge temps, which in turn means less octane required to run it...and more power, too. :)
http://www.vortecheng.com
If I could fit one under ANY hood on my BB, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
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Re: superchargers (Neo Fender)
For visual impact, nothing beats this:
http://www.thehotrodstore.com/sbc%206-71%20blower.jpg
http://www.thehotrodstore.com/sbc%206-71%20blower.jpg
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From: Maple
Re: superchargers (Ebbsvette)
are you going to keep the NOS? :rolleyes:
go ride your BMX bike with your friends from school... :yawn: :troll
is your father named George by any chance??? :lol:
jim...do you have a pic of your hood...looks like it is a nice one from the side view.. :thumbs:
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go ride your BMX bike with your friends from school... :yawn: :troll
is your father named George by any chance??? :lol:
jim...do you have a pic of your hood...looks like it is a nice one from the side view.. :thumbs:
[Modified by 1bad69, 3:32 PM 5/1/2003]
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Re: superchargers (1bad69)
Jim,
How much was that supercharger? That would be a great upgrade. I love Norval's blower, but that one is too radical for me. I get enough cop attention as it is. :lol:
By the way, Ebbsvette, I didn't know they made 1979 Stingrays???
How much was that supercharger? That would be a great upgrade. I love Norval's blower, but that one is too radical for me. I get enough cop attention as it is. :lol:
By the way, Ebbsvette, I didn't know they made 1979 Stingrays???
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From: Allen TX
Re: superchargers (Andrew)
Andrew,
Summit lists the 144 for the SBC at $1699.
Anyone have a clue as to whether the 174 blower listed for the BBC will fit under an L88 hood?
How hard is it to tune these blow-through carb apps?
<--- EFI hot-rodder just learning carbs. ;)
Summit lists the 144 for the SBC at $1699.
Anyone have a clue as to whether the 174 blower listed for the BBC will fit under an L88 hood?
How hard is it to tune these blow-through carb apps?
<--- EFI hot-rodder just learning carbs. ;)
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Re: superchargers (1bad69)
are you going to keep the NOS? :rolleyes:
go ride your BMX bike with your friends from school... :yawn: :troll
is your father named George by any chance??? :lol:
[Modified by 1bad69, 3:32 PM 5/1/2003]
go ride your BMX bike with your friends from school... :yawn: :troll
is your father named George by any chance??? :lol:
[Modified by 1bad69, 3:32 PM 5/1/2003]
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Re: superchargers (BeaterShark)
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Re: superchargers (Jeff 6T9)
:iagree: ...plus the guy is 18 and posted about what type of tranny does he have in his car...doesnt know his tranny but talks about his monster motor on NOS and how he wants a S/C now.... :yawn: :rofl: :bs :troll http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=545589
[Modified by 1bad69, 5:31 PM 5/1/2003]
[Modified by 1bad69, 5:31 PM 5/1/2003]
Drifting
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From: Jefferson City MO
Re: superchargers (Jeff 6T9)
The 550 HP monster vette in the description and the post in the thread mentioned above that stated 400 hp does not add up. If you are going to lie, at least make your numbers match. 400 hp with 200 shot is not 550 hp.
Also, the T350 and T400 are not the same!! :lolg:
[Modified by Andrew, 4:34 PM 5/1/2003]
Also, the T350 and T400 are not the same!! :lolg:
[Modified by Andrew, 4:34 PM 5/1/2003]
Drifting
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From: Wylie TX
Re: superchargers (1bad69)
Ok, I read the other posts and I don't get it. He bragged about beating a Supra. Whether he did or not, who cares? Is he a troll because he doesn't know what tranny he has? Heck, he even admited that he didn't do the work on his car, but paid someone else. A troll would know-it-all.
C'mon, this is a new CF member and I don't see a need to sabatage his posts.
C'mon, this is a new CF member and I don't see a need to sabatage his posts.
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Re: superchargers (BeaterShark)
thanks man. I admit i do not know much about vettes. Personally i expected people to talk about beating ricers. not try to tear apart a vette owner. heh. but hey, i guess not everyone races, i bought a vette cause i like vettes and i race people who talk down to my vette. so, bragging, heh i do...cause im proud. not many 18 year olds hold vettes (especially old ones) in the respect i do.. so back off
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Re: superchargers (Andrew)
yea dont think they do..i messed up...my vette is actually not stock tho. it has datona kit on it. it doesnt look like normal 79's..and i am still new to the vette world. next year tho i get a 02 Z06 from my dad....cause i got in med school......o well, still learnin bout vettes
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Re: superchargers (Ebbsvette)
yea dont think they do..i messed up...my vette is actually not stock tho. it has datona kit on it. it doesnt look like normal 79's..and i am still new to the vette world. next year tho i get a 02 Z06 from my dad....cause i got in med school......o well, still learnin bout vettes
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