Mad Max Style!

I don't think freeflow will work on this, unless you have an alternative
port.

Thomas J.

Very visual description there Thomas! I like it.  I'll see if Tech

Support

responds on the freeflow question and get back.

Vaughn.

Yes, please let me know! If I ever was interested in a supercharger

(versus

a turbo) it always was the Whipple/KenneBell. According to Magazine

Reports

and before/after dyno-curves published there, this was always the best

bang

for the buck, with the least impact on daily drivability, compared to

the

other superchargers. Next on the list was the Eaton Supercharger....

Thomas J.

Thomas,
So far I've gotten conflicting information back from them. One says 20.6

lbs

for the supercharger with the pulley on the end.  Another point is that

the

pulley is not integral since you change sizes for different boost levels
which would change weight slightly
Another says it may be heavier.  I think I'll have to just call and talk

to

them today if I get a chance.
One question asked to them was about belt failure.  Their reply was two
different answers that'll have to cleared up also.  One quoted  "There

are

no mechanical problems if the belt brakes, you just have no boost."
The other answer verbatim was, "If you have a properly installed bypass,

it

should open up with a broken belt. It might close again at full throttle

and

the car will definitely be down on power, but the engine will run".

So I think a phone call is in order, but I have been very careful to not
disclose intentions of use.  Some companies will refuse to do any

business

when they think an aircraft is involved because of perception

Liabilities

which they fear may exist.  I think I'll stick with the "race boating

use"

if asked.
Have you noticed how the hook up for this supercharger appears in their
pictures?
We need more pictures and info definitely!
Vaughn.

Vaughn,
thanks for the update on the Whipple Charger.
I have a 48 message backlog on acre and more than 1000 on the "other" site.
Rather busy at the moment, so please don't be upset if I don't answer
immediately for a while! I will have to work of the backlog and get up to
date on the messages first!

BUT I will read everything and come back to you if I think I have something
you should know...

Thomas J.

 
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