Because they are easy to package and only run a small amount of boost that
is generally only effective at high rpm so invisible to most EPA test cycles
and have no impact on emissions. Not because they are the best by any means.
Turbos for a 1 liter are every where... It is pretty hard to beat the power
numbers from a turbo and ice water intercooler..
Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of atrav
> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:59 AM
> To: LSR list
> Subject: Re: Blower ratio
>
>
> Well, the class encourages 'traditional' blowers, and I have
> found a blower small enough, where as
> turbos for small engines are tough to find.
> Either way, it's getting a blower. The real issue is I'm probably
> going to make my own pulleys, but
> don't want to make a big selection. My drag racing buddies have
> boxes of pulleys to mix and match,
> I'd like to make only a few. ;o)
>
> Why do OEM's like Pontiac and Mercedes still use blowers anyway?
>
> -Aron-
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