Re: Superchargers

From: KenCo (ken@kencofish.com)
Date: Mon Nov 24 2003 - 15:22:56 EST


Josh Battles wrote:
>
> "KenCo" <ken@kencofish.com> wrote in message
>
> > actually, you just need a 1/2-3/4" alum. plate to make an adaptor,
> > kinda like a 4 to 2 bbl adaptor but longer to fit under the blower.
> > just allow room for the drive pulley mounting.
>
> I could see that, however then you have to not only buy the blower,

lots of them at a truck/equip. junkyard :)
3 or 4 53/71 are used in tons of off road
equip. like pavers, rollers, generators etc.

>fab up the piece of aluminum, come up with custom gaskets,

the fab would be 3-5 hrs at best (for me anyway) and the
gaskets would be stock.

>and make sure your hood will still close.

LOL, a rework on the hood would be needed, hood scoop!!

AND, there's twice the potential for leakage now since
> you've added another set of seals into the mix.

nope, it would be the same as having the spacer plate.

>
> > do they make a 3.9 V6 turbo? that manifold may be easier to rework.
>
> Dodge doesn't make one, but I hear that there are some parts out there for
> DIY. Besides, a turbo attaches to the exhaust side, the intake really
> wouldn't have to be reworked that much - only to make it flow better. The
> exhaust manifolds/headers would be where the major rework would have to be.
> Might want to check with Bernd, I believe he used to sell turbo kits. He
> might still have a lead on where to find parts.

I was talking pressure (turbo) vs. vacuum TB),
there usually made diff. for flow rating.

 
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html

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