It's been a while, but I'll try:
A roots-type blower (what most street machines and Pro Streeters run) sits
between the carb (throttle body) and intake manifold. It contains 2 or 3
blades that mechanically compress the air as it moves thru the system, thus
force-feeding air into the intake manifold at a pressure somewhat higher
than atmospheric pressure.
Advantage: Looks cool, sounds cool.
Paxton is more like a turbocharger in that it sits external to the intake
and force-feeds air into the carb (throttle body). Difference is that a
turbocharger is powered by exhaust gases, whereas the Paxton is powered by a
belt-drive coming off the engine. (technically, a supercharger is a
turbocharger).
Advantage: Fits completely under the hood for a modest look, or for a
sleeper look (you don't feel embarrassed driving it to church :^)
This is my understanding of the 2 systems - anybody more educated on this
want to elaborate or correct me?
-----Original Message-----
From: bnich@bellatlantic.net <bnich@bellatlantic.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Sunday, February 14, 1999 5:33 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Getting Blown
>Chris Tesinsky wrote:
>>
>> I am seriously considering getting blown, I have a '99 R/T and I'm
>> thinking about going with the Vortec but I know that Kenne Bell has one,
>> but I can't find any information on those guys, or any one that sells
>> the Kenne Bell products. I was wondering if any one has any links for
>> Kenne Bell, and does any one have a blower on their truck? What kind,
>> what kinda performance did you get? Any recommendations on a
>> supercharger??? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
>>
>> Chris Tesinsky
>> '99 Solar Yellow R/T CC
>>
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>Well since we're talking about this... when I get done with my visual
>and sound system mods I might like to add a paxton or somthing to my
>6er. Remembering that my truck is a daily driver (100-200 miles a day)
>could one of you gear heads give me some insight as to what might be
>better and what some of the differences are between a blower and and a
>paxton supercharger? I figure NOS is out since it beats the hell of of
>your motor. If somone has the time, please give me some edu-ma-ca-tion
>on this! Thanx Bob
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