Blower v. H/C??
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (FNC80)
I have heard people say that a H/C package delivers power at certain rpm ranges depending on what H&C you choose kinda like when a 2 stroke motorcycle hits a certain rev range and almost feels like it's on boost.
I like low end torque and enjoy the "push you back into the seat" feeling so a supercharger might be more to my liking. I know this is highly technical and you might not understand but we'll talk about it after a few cold microbrews on Saturday and you might be able to grasp it :cheers: .
In other words, I have no idea :p: .
I like low end torque and enjoy the "push you back into the seat" feeling so a supercharger might be more to my liking. I know this is highly technical and you might not understand but we'll talk about it after a few cold microbrews on Saturday and you might be able to grasp it :cheers: .
In other words, I have no idea :p: .
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Re: Blower v. H/C?? (ken-rx)
Talked with Andy today and he cleared things up.
H/C with stock idle = 400-410 RWHP. Anything more will need a bigger cam, which means less than perfect idle characteristics.
Blower = 450-500 RWHP on stock cam and heads, ATI P1, 6 PSI. Power on demand. Stock idle.
Looks like it's back to a blower! Now to find that sugar momma...
H/C with stock idle = 400-410 RWHP. Anything more will need a bigger cam, which means less than perfect idle characteristics.
Blower = 450-500 RWHP on stock cam and heads, ATI P1, 6 PSI. Power on demand. Stock idle.
Looks like it's back to a blower! Now to find that sugar momma...
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (vetterdstr)
You can take a ride in my A&A blower Vette and then make your decision... :eek: :eek: :eek:
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (OCMike)
jmzvet and I were just talking about this...getting a H/C car next to a blown one and compare to "stock."
Are you around this weekend? Give me a call (949) 433-8685. :cheers:
Are you around this weekend? Give me a call (949) 433-8685. :cheers:
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (OCMike)
You can take a ride in my A&A blower Vette and then make your decision... :eek: :eek: :eek:
VR :cheers:
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (vetterdstr)
You can take a ride in my A&A blower Vette and then make your decision... :eek: :eek: :eek:
Thats not fair!! We have both H/C and S/C... you are going to corrupt this guy and he will never be able to go back to driving his (non H/C, S/C) car again... :jester
VR :cheers:
Thats not fair!! We have both H/C and S/C... you are going to corrupt this guy and he will never be able to go back to driving his (non H/C, S/C) car again... :jester
VR :cheers:
Very true...that's what got me hooked. BLUTHUNDER took me for a ride in his ATI & H/C Vette and I was on the phone with Andy the next day.
Hey...how long you guys gonna be in Carlsbad tomorrow? I was going to the SCCA races at Willowsprings, but I hear it's pouring up there. Weather depending, I may take a spin to Carlsbad tomorrow afternoon after my racquetball game.
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (vetterdstr)
I find this topic most interesting. The supercharged cars seem to dyno some real hight Horsepower readings. Yet, looking at some of the videos provided by members of the forum, these guys are doing the quarter mile in some very impressive times with a Head & Cam package. Also, some of the superchargers (ATI for one) seem to really produce the extra HP at the Higher RPM's which the Head & Cam seem to do.
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (FNC80)
Hi FNC...I just had 21st century install a hc pkg. last week for my z06.
Im making 435rwhp and 395torque with a perfect idle and street manners.
this pkg. is a no brainer! :yesnod: Wash
Im making 435rwhp and 395torque with a perfect idle and street manners.
this pkg. is a no brainer! :yesnod: Wash
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (jmzvet)
How about $10 a ride???
:smash: :smash: :crazy: :crazy: :lol: :lol:
It depends on the weather. I don't want to drive it in the rain. (not complaining...God knows we need it here!!) :hurray: :hurray:
:smash: :smash: :crazy: :crazy: :lol: :lol:
It depends on the weather. I don't want to drive it in the rain. (not complaining...God knows we need it here!!) :hurray: :hurray:
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Re: Blower v. H/C?? (OCMike)
How about $10 a ride???
:smash: :smash: :crazy: :crazy: :lol: :lol:
It depends on the weather. I don't want to drive it in the rain. (not complaining...God knows we need it here!!) :hurray: :hurray:
:smash: :smash: :crazy: :crazy: :lol: :lol:
It depends on the weather. I don't want to drive it in the rain. (not complaining...God knows we need it here!!) :hurray: :hurray:
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Re: Blower v. H/C?? (FNC80)
I think we will be in Carlsbad til 3pm or so. I'll wait if I can get a ride in a SC Vette for comparison purposes only of course .
