You also might want to look into Whipple superchargers if you are going
to go with a small "huffer".
Ed
Ferguson, Darrell wrote:
>
> I've also heard that the Weiand superchargers last longer that their B&M
> counterparts.
>
> Darrell Ferguson
> BLACK RADON ENGINEERING
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> http://my.cybersoup.com/blackradon
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Beckett [SMTP:johnbeck@blueridge.cc.nc.us]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 10:47 AM
> > To: Keith Turk; Joseph Timney
> > Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Motor options
> >
> > 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
> > >
> > >----------
> > >> 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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