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RE: triumphs and variants with blowers (superchargers)

To: "'- triumph \(E-mail\)'" <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: triumphs and variants with blowers (superchargers)
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:39:23 -0800
> I will agree with that position.  However, what is the purpose of adding
> any sort of power enhancement if you don't intend to use it.

Adding boost and limiting rpm will still get you more power than just
raising the rpm until something breaks.

Sure, you won't be able to turn 9000 rpm.  But if you can make 200 hp at
4000 rpm, who cares ?  That's only about 16psi of boost for a TRactor motor
... of course keeping the rest of the motor together might be a bit
interesting !

> On the Spitfire engine, there are 4 main bearings

Really ?   I think you'd better count again ...

Randall




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