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Re: Supercharging?!?

To: James Nazarian <jhn3@uakron.edu>
Subject: Re: Supercharging?!?
From: James Jewell <m1garand@speakeasy.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 21:05:44 -0500
Cc: "'Dodd, Kelvin'" <doddk@mossmotors.com>, mgb-v8@autox.team.net
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James,
Do you mean for the Rover V8 or the BL 4? There were a few companies that made supercharger setups for the Land/Range Rovers, and I looked at them over a year ago, and my memory tells me that the hood/bonnet would have to be massively reworked (not just like adding a bump or a scoop) to fit the entire apparatus under it. Also, the pulleys for the serpentine drive would prohibit a puller fan on the radiator.
Unfortunately, most of the companies that did the mod had hip-hop stars/wannabees as their customers, and the photos of pink, pimped-out rovers with video screens on the back (forcing the poor SOB behind you in traffic to watch your crappy videos) turned me off. I just couldn't bring myself to look at the photos on the web pages...........
I think Nitrous, for short bursts of power, as needed, is the best way to solve our problems without adding to the thermal mess.
JJJ

James Nazarian wrote:

Supercharging?  Is there an off the shelf solution for our engines?  You're
making my mouth water.

FWIW, my GT with low compression Olds 215 runs with most stock mustangs and
Cobras.

James Nazarian
71 MGBGT-V8
71 MGB Tourer
87 325es
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