Ugrading a 302 with supercharger?

[trularin]

I think I might want to have a forged lower-end for a blower.

Hey, it's just a thought.

[416rICH]

I checked at car review.com .The reviews for paxton Superchargers were quite grim.One reviewer compared them to Ebola virus ! The Powerdyne reviews were mixed.A lot of reviewers seem to feel they wasted there money

Maybe only people with bad experiences post reviews?
Richard

[Aussie Mike]

I reckon If you are running carburettored engine then you should go for a positive displacement blower i.e. a Roots style blower.

Weiand and B&M do a nice kit thats a straight bolt on to the small block windsor. Check out page 84 of their on line catalogue: Weiand Supercharger Catalogue

Cheers

[416rICH]

The Weiand supercharger looks pretty cool.I wonder if you would have to chop a hole in the hood for it? Anyone know how reliable these are?

[dlang14]

I had a Vortech on a '90 Mustang 5.0. Car ran great for several years stock bottom end, edelbrock heads, cam, intake, etc. Unfortunately the extra stress from the blower pully eventually cracked the harmonic balancer (crappy design honestly with a very weak point where the key is on the factory balancer).

Car had about 60K on it when I sold it. The newer designs are supposed to be much nicer (and quieter, my A trim was LOUD).

[zrayr]

Originally Posted by 416rICH

I checked at car review.com .The reviews for paxton Superchargers were quite grim.One reviewer compared them to Ebola virus ! The Powerdyne reviews were mixed.A lot of reviewers seem to feel they wasted there money

Maybe only people with bad experiences post reviews?
Richard

not my experience at all. They can require some intense troubleshooting to sort out. You just have to keep at it.

I guess I need to post a review @ carreview.com, but I'm too busy enjoying the car.


Z. Ray

[Mark O'Neal]

Originally Posted by 416rICH

I checked at car review.com .The reviews for paxton Superchargers were quite grim.One reviewer compared them to Ebola virus ! The Powerdyne reviews were mixed.A lot of reviewers seem to feel they wasted there money

Maybe only people with bad experiences post reviews?
Richard

I have a Novi 2000. I like it fine.

[Mark O'Neal]

Originally Posted by 416rICH

I checked at car review.com .The reviews for paxton Superchargers were quite grim.One reviewer compared them to Ebola virus ! The Powerdyne reviews were mixed.A lot of reviewers seem to feel they wasted there money

Maybe only people with bad experiences post reviews?
Richard

I have a Novi 2000 on a 347....wanna go for a ride.....

Seriously, Paxton/Vortech make a good part. I don't care much for the Powerdyne.

And that 6# on a stock bottom end makes good sense....just upgrade the pistons if you dial up the boost. The crank will always take more than the stock block will.

[Mark O'Neal]

Originally Posted by trularin

I think I might want to have a forged lower-end for a blower.

Hey, it's just a thought.

6# with a decent tune...cast is okay.