> Is any one running a Judson Super Charger on an MGA? I'm worried about
> shortening the life of the engine . Any thoughts? Any one been running any
> serous miles on them for 4 -5 years or more?
> Chris "V"
The Judson supercharger only produces about 5.5 PSI. And the increase in
power, in the MGA, is not substantial enough to shorten the engine life much
(Judson's literature claims of a 50% increase in power is just not
accurate). However, if placing any supercharger on a worn out engine you
will start to notice signs of wear soon(er).
If you want to just have the looks of a Judson, and don't believe that it
doesn't hinder your engine's life, you can install it and get a different
diameter pulley machined so that it puts out even less boost.
A "happy" engine, that has it's oil changed every 3000 miles and who's owner
loves it dearly will live quite well with a Judson attached.
You've got to be careful when shopping for a Judson. They vary in price
tremendously! Don't spend more than $1200... you can buy a rebuilt Judson
kit for just a tad more! Good complete kits with nice vanes should carry a
value of $750-900. Lately, you can see many overpriced Judson's on eBay
(including one a while ago which sold for $2700). Shop around, there are
60,000+ Judson blowers scattered around the globe.
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Kai M. Radicke -- kradick1@ic3.ithaca.edu
'74 Triumph TR6 -- '66 MGB, both @home
Eaton Supercharged MGB (Jon Nyhus)
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