FYI
The TR6 does not have a cross flow head and the space around the carburetors
is tighter than on an Alpine. The TR6 has an indention in the RH wheel well
to clear the carburetors so space is at a premium. I do agree that any
installation of a supercharger would require some careful relocation of
components such as the alternator. Sounds like a fun project to me. I think
Mike should try it and give us a report.
> ----------
> From:
> Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu[SMTP:Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu
> ]
> Reply To: Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 7:58 AM
> To: proper.mike(at)accentleasing.com
> Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: supercharger
>
> proper.mike(at)accentleasing.com writes:
> >I am looking to see if anyone on this list has ever considered, tried,
> >or
> >completed putting a small Paxon type supercharger on an Alpine.
> >Will the motor hold together?
> >I have spoke to a Manufacture of surerchargers and he said after putting
> >one on and tuning on a dyno, I could expect a 50-80 hp increase.
> >all this for a mere $1,500.00.
>
> I read about somebody doing it on a TR6 in British Car mag. But the TR
> head is a cross flow head and it was a simple bolt on. I don't think
> it's possible to do on the Alpine head because the supercharger has to
> mount underneath the carbs. There would be major clearance problems
> with the exhaust manifold being there. Also, the alternator pulley
> would be very close to where the supercharger pulley would have to be
> and the adjustment bracket for same would interfere. I just don't see
> it being practical.
>
> Christopher
>
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