I've also heard that the Weiand superchargers last longer that their B&M
counterparts.
Darrell Ferguson
BLACK RADON ENGINEERING
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> -----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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