For what it's worth. Have run D and E motors successfully. Ran a C at one
time but the C & B records are now out of sight. So planning to try an A
engine next, BB Chevy. Would really like to have that AA license.
As for Keith...with the blown record 8 MPH less than the unblown I believe
I'd try the blower and go for the record. A small B&M or Weiand should do
the trick. May be good place to start that blower learning curve instead
of an injected 14-71.
Speeking of small blowers...I was told that he Weiand had a stronger case
(less flex) than the B&M...anybody hear the same?
John Beckett
At 07:08 AM 9/7/99 -0700, Keith Turk wrote:
>Thanks Joe.... always appreciate the imput... trying to get the list going
>again mostly.... I know where there is a B&M supercharger and I am thinking
>about it .. I know the learning curve isn't shallow... but I already built
>the car and it Performs as I expected... and the Damn Blown record is 9 mph
>slower.. so away we go.... k
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>> From: Joseph Timney <TIMNEYJJ@sterlingdi.com>
>> To: kturk@ala.net; land-speed@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: Motor options
>> Date: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 3:20 AM
>>
>> Keith,
>> Both turbo-charger or blower motors are a steep learning curve ! Any
>wrong move gets expensive in a hurry. Having said that, if you want to take
>this next step, my suggestion is to buy a high dollar data recording system
>that records boost, exhaust tempertures of all 8 cylinders, water, oil air
>tempertures, etc.This info will be vital to your motors well being.
>>
>> Then buy a complete motor from a reliable engine builder who does lots of
>water cooled Blower motors, like Jim Oddy. Jim has a wealth of knowedge and
>you can tap into that database when you purchase a new bullet from him.
>Some of the boat motor people may be right up your alley, as boats run a
>long time like a B-Ville car. I have drag racing experience with a blown
>setup but Maxton and B-ville are different. I know I cannot run the lead or
>lean mixtures used in dragracing there. Successfully playing with a blower
>motor is about knowing how much boost it will take before it eats it self !
>My problem was I kept trying to cheat ( that doesn't work )
>>
>> If you want to bench race , give me a call in my shop any night, I answer
>the phone after 7 PM (302) 378.3013
>> >>> "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net> 09/06 2:10 AM >>>
>> Well since we hurt the D motor pretty bad.... I have been trying to
>decide
>> a direction to take the whole effort....
>>
>> My Racing Partner and I sat about tonight discussing the various options
>> and records that are just laying out there for the taking.... and we are
>> thinking now would be a good time to go to a Turbo charger or a
>Blower....
>> especially since the Pistons are junk in the motor... and the heads have
>to
>> be replaced.... this all having been said... anyone have experience with
>> the conversion they have done?
>>
>>
>> Keith Turk
>> Austin Healey 100 / Bugeye / Box Sprite / Bonneville Land Speed Racer
>> Camaro ( D Gas Altered )
>>
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