[DeTomaso] supercharger question

[Will Kooiman]

Yes - a big can of worms.

I've posted before that I had a 93 Mustang Cobra.  It had a warmed over 5.0.
Nothing fancy, but plenty fast enough for getting around on the street.

After I had it for several years, I finally decided that it would be fun to
try a Vortech.  I got the kit designed for about 9lbs of boost.  I forget
the model #.  With the Vortech, it was like driving on ice.  The tires spun
easily.  Gas mileage did not go down.  It did not have an
intercooler/aftercooler.

Another data point:  My brother has a 2003 Cobra.  It has a 4.6 dohc with
the factory Eaton.  He has done minor mods, mostly just a smaller pulley and
a custom tune.  He makes about 430hp to the rear wheels - from 231".  That's
impressive.  It has an air-water cooler under the blower.  Some of the 03
Cobra guys are getting over 500hp, and probably even 600hp to the rear
wheels with fairly simple mods (ported stock blower or upgrade to a Kenne
Bell)

My opinion - any blower will make more HP than you will use.  A twin screw
would be easier to mount.  A centrifugal is a challenge.  A big GMC/BDS
would be interesting if you could make it fit.  But... turbos would probably
be even easier to mount, plus they'd make more hp.  If you're going to be a
bear...


-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Kirby Schrader
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 9:09 PM
To: boyd casey
Cc: De Tomaso List
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] supercharger question


Oh my, Boyd! You've opened ANOTHER can of worms!
:-)

Just kidding.

What little I know...

The Eaton rotor type works well with a nice performance increase, but  
it adds heat as you go for more boost.
After all, there are a ton of them out there. I have one on my  
Lightning.

Most everyone going for the ultimate HP gets rid of the Eaton.

I now bow to 'those who know'.

Kirby

On 13 Aug 2009, at 8:52 PM, boyd casey wrote:

> Aside from the obvious issues ofhood clearence and rear visability  
> whic is
> the best type of super harger for a cleveland or windsor engine  , a  
> Paxton
> Turbine type , or a top mounted with rotors. If someone can  
> reccomend a
> spscefic brand and the specs ( model #) or size relative to  
> displacement.
>
> Boyd
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