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Guys, this is the same unit used on 6.2 and 6.5 marine applications, and was sold for the H1 crowd for 2 years until the turbo units made it to the civilian world. It is robust, predictable, and will do what I need at highway speed. It is set for 9PSI at maximum boost.
Not worried about off the...
I never said it would on level (terrain). Uphill on mountain passes is an issue for n/a engines.
The supercharger will keep air pressure and oxygen availability more constant while going up hill in mountains, allowing me to maintain speed uphill in air rarefied elevations.
Acceleration and...
I live at sea level and I need to go up and down steep mountains to go skiing and river kayaking and such. Diesel engines hate thin air. Turbos and superchargers make up for thinner atmosphere and allow the engine to function at higher altitude and at sea level. This way I won't be forced to...
I am in contact with a company specializing in superchargers AND I'm considering thicker copper head gaskets to diminish compression ratio slightly.
A concern is the woodruff key (or whatever they call it) and the short harmonic balancing bolt that will need attention. I will probably use a...
Just purchased and received a Whipple [EDIT - supercharger]. Yes that unobtainium Whipple I have drooled over for a few years now, and no I'm not planning to TP my Slantback.
Anyone have experience installing these and then turning up the IP to allow proper fuel delivery?
[EDIT - Standard...
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