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RE: Blower ratio

To: "atrav" <atrav@copper.net>, "LSR list" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Blower ratio
From: "Dave Dahlgren" <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:52:54 -0400
Why a supercharger with all the parasitic losses? and not a turbo??
Dave..

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of atrav
> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 11:07 PM
> To: LSR list
> Subject: Blower ratio
> 
> 
> What is the process to determine the pulley ratio to run with a 
> regular roots type blower?
> 
> Suppose a 1000cc engine, a blower that claims 600cc of air will 
> be passed per revolution, and say
> somewhere between 5 to 10psi for the pressure is the goal (under 
> 6K max engine RPM if that matters).
> Would a simple 2:1 ratio be a good place to start?
> TIA,
> -Aron-




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