In a message dated 10/3/2005 4:02:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, BOBCARNUT
writes:
With the possibility of repeating myself, I'll say that when I used the
VS-57 model (variable speed) Paxton's on my cars, with the boost limited to a
reasonable 4-6lbs. head gasket problems and engine compartment heat weren't an
issue. There is ample power to launch you into the back seat when you put your
foot into it, but remember,if you realized it or not, the variable speed
Paxton's only provided boost when it was demanded...as when there was wide
open
throttle, for instance. All other times the blower just "loafs" along not
producing boost or the accompining heat! Just ask all the Studebaker owners
(of
which I am one) and the Kaiser owners, and the Ford/T-Bird owners of the '57
era, etc.
Besides, how else can you add 50% horsepower (When needed) without opening
up your engine and not have to put up with the lousey gas milage that tends to
come with a "hot" or semi-hot engine?
Which is probably why I ended my post with the comment: "If all I wanted was
to blast through the gears once in a while, a supercharger would be fun, but
for how I use my Tiger, it doesn't make sense, to me. YMMV" ;-)
I understand well the appeal of a supercharger, even the antiquated Paxton
blow through set up! Just isn't what I'd want on my Tiger...not even getting
into the weight carried far forward and high!
Hey, if we all liked the same stuff, life would be boring.
Mike
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