mrdancer wrote:
>
> 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
Thanks for the info. Well explained. I'd rather not have anything
stickin out of the hood. Would it be safe to assume that running a
paxton wouldn't require any additional maint or cause any breakdowns on
a daily driver. Any way of turning it on or off? Would any other Mods
need to be done to suport the paxton? Are there any draw backs?
Thanks, Bob Nichols
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