What's everyone think of this Supercharger?

Tony_SS

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I was dreaming of something fun I could do with the GM 350/330hp crate I have in the Monte.. It runs at 9.1 : 1 comp.

What about this supercharger?

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http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/superchargers/superchargers.shtml

Would it be a good match for the crate engine?

Found out a little more. Its actually made by Magna. Its an MP122 which is an OEM unit for the 4.8 to 6.0 LS engines. They claim 40% increase so I would be at around 462 hp which would be pretty fun for a street cruiser.

http://www.magnusonproducts.com/mp112.htm
 

SURESHOT

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that sounds like a fun combo crate motor and a supercharger what is the cost of that unit ?
 

355_79bu

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I had tossed around the idea of running that supercharger. I was concerned with fitting it under the hood. I know it would fit under a 4" cowl, but I am still not sure whether or not I want a cowl hood or not. I do not think there is anyway of fitting it under a flat hood without cutting a hole in it 80's style or dropping the engine down further in the chassis. I decided to wait until I hit it rich :roll: and go Procharger.

It would be fun though. It should work out nice with the crate motor. I say go for it. It would be a torque monster! And you would have that nice supercharger whine!
 

Excelerater

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its a dinosour.......
Id opt for a procharger as a power adder
 

Tony_SS

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I haven't looked into ProChargers much, but the reason this setup sounds good is for power on demand and drivability reasons, also, it sounds a lot simpler to tune and keep tuned than a turbo setup.

I'm not sure on the weight but AFAIK these aren't like the old roots blowers, the are about half the size and a lot more efficient.
Magnuson MP122 superchargers are designed to provide more horsepower per pound of boost. They feature an internal bypass valve, practically eliminating parasitic loss, and consume less than 1/3 of 1 hp at 60 mph.

As for the clearance issue. I had thought about cutting a hole in the stock hood and doing a satin black shaker type hood instead of trying to stuff it all under a cowl. Now how high that shaker would end up being is something I'd have to look into.

It's all still a wet dream though... I figure about $3g in the swap, which should be a whole lot less than a ProCharger setup?? But either way, I like the idea and might consider working toward it unless there's a more suitable route.
 

jrm81bu

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Edelbrock is selling that in crate motor form on top of the zz4 short block. They claim 500+ hp out of it.
That design isnt the best but its more efficient than mine!

Oh man, scratch the edelbrock crate motor they want over 12k for it. :shock:
 
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pro chargers would be an expensive build, and i think turbo would be or a big blower build.
 

bowtie81

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i've got a b&m 162 and it's fun as hell. trust me you'll love it, smokes the hides at will!
 

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