Theres always a weak link!

[CPRsm]

Not sure it would fit, but a little stronger than silicone.

http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=CHEW

 

[Department Of Boost]

Wow, impressive.

Is there a way to make everything before the blower inlet bigger? In theory the inlet is restricting flow and therefore boost potential if there is any vacuum pre compressor. And you have some SERIOUS vacuum going on there. I’d wager you could pick up at least a few psi by just opening up the inlet side.

When I converted to a 3.4L Whipple we had to do some calculations for pulley combo because there was no data for a 3.4L/3v combo available. We did the calculations right, but missed because everything on the inlet side of the blower is STUPID BIG. When we first got on the dyno it was making WAY more boost than we wanted and despite making a lot of pulleys we were out of range. New pulleys had to be machined with the quickness. We were not expecting that opening the inlet side of things would have such a dramatic effect on boost. Granted, it is a good effect. We ended up being able to slow the blower way down and still make big boost numbers. Not a bad situation to find yourself in.

It doesn’t look like you have much room though. It would be nice if you could get a 6” inlet on that compressor.

 

[05stroker]

Wow, impressive.

Is there a way to make everything before the blower inlet bigger? In theory the inlet is restricting flow and therefore boost potential if there is any vacuum pre compressor. And you have some SERIOUS vacuum going on there. I’d wager you could pick up at least a few psi by just opening up the inlet side.

When I converted to a 3.4L Whipple we had to do some calculations for pulley combo because there was no data for a 3.4L/3v combo available. We did the calculations right, but missed because everything on the inlet side of the blower is STUPID BIG. When we first got on the dyno it was making WAY more boost than we wanted and despite making a lot of pulleys we were out of range. New pulleys had to be machined with the quickness. We were not expecting that opening the inlet side of things would have such a dramatic effect on boost. Granted, it is a good effect. We ended up being able to slow the blower way down and still make big boost numbers. Not a bad situation to find yourself in.

It doesn’t look like you have much room though. It would be nice if you could get a 6” inlet on that compressor.

I think the issue was the dirty air filter. With it under the headlight it is hard to see and sometimes out of site is out of mind. It was dirty enough that I would have been embarrassing to post a pic. Lol

I do plan to test with filter and without back to back on the dyno.

 

[Department Of Boost]

I think the issue was the dirty air filter. With it under the headlight it is hard to see and sometimes out of site is out of mind. It was dirty enough that I would have been embarrassing to post a pic. Lol

That must have been one dirty filter! Shame on you!

I do plan to test with filter and without back to back on the dyno.

Please post the results. More info for the databanks.

 

[muztangman93]

Id be interested to see out my power pipe would do in a testing situation. You should toss it on and see if it does anything numbers wise as well

 

[05stroker]

Id be interested to see out my power pipe would do in a testing situation. You should toss it on and see if it does anything numbers wise as well

On the dyno I dont expect much change, but on the road I get cooler air with the filter under the headlamp.

 

[Bobby]

we are a dealer fr silicone intakes. if you need anything just let me know we will hook you up

 

[05stroker]

we are a dealer fr silicone intakes. if you need anything just let me know we will hook you up

If you know of a 4" "tight radius" 90 that is out there in silicone. Then let me know what you can get.

 

[05stroker]

Looks like this one will work. Fingers crossed!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spe-9785

 

[Bobby]

How about this and you cut some off. I can get tbolt clamps to hold it.
http://www.frozenboost.com/product_...d=434&osCsid=2bd805ee94db1f73d681013593e1e092

 

[05stroker]

How about this and you cut some off. I can get tbolt clamps to hold it.
http://www.frozenboost.com/product_...d=434&osCsid=2bd805ee94db1f73d681013593e1e092

I tryed that with the one I had before the one that failed. When you cut them short enough for what I need the shape deforms.

 

[fdjizm]

Looks like this one will work. Fingers crossed!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spe-9785

That one looks stiff as hell, is it better that it flexes or doesn't flex and just snaps? lol

 

[sharkbaits]

I think the issue was the dirty air filter. With it under the headlight it is hard to see and sometimes out of site is out of mind. It was dirty enough that I would have been embarrassing to post a pic. Lol

I do plan to test with filter and without back to back on the dyno.

With the F series Blowers this is common! You best bet is to run no filter honestly. You if you have to you will need a straight silicone piece and a 90 out of aluminum or something along those lines. It will happen again.

 

[05stroker]

With the F series Blowers this is common! You best bet is to run no filter honestly. You if you have to you will need a straight silicone piece and a 90 out of aluminum or something along those lines. It will happen again.

Problem I see with no filter is, the I/C becomes the filter. For race car I see what you are saying though.

I think I just need to install a silicone coupler instead of the PVC one I had and change the 10" filter every 4 to 6 weeks instead of one time a year for my little street car.

 

[Rasmus]

Problem I see with no filter is, the I/C becomes the filter. For race car I see what you are saying though.

Filter free with only a screen for 2 years. No issues.

 

[01yellerCobra]

Awesome power,,,,,

Your second option from jegs would be great.

Why not use a screen when you go to the track? same as what i did with my turbo. It has been there for a while now.

Is that screen pretty stiff? I picked up some stainless screen from a local place and found out it was getting sucked into the blower. It left a perfect circle in the middle where the shaft hit.



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[05stroker]

Filter free with only a screen for 2 years. No issues.

On the street also?

How many miles do you put on it per year?

How often do you change the oil?

 

[Taxman]

I've had good luck with stuff from Race Parts Solutions. Here's a link to 90 degree couplers:

http://www.racepartsolutions.com/in...ucer-hump-tbolt-clamps/no-manuf?custom_f_2647[0]=39302a20456c626f7773&Itemid=564

 

[toorbeenee]

Is that screen pretty stiff? I picked up some stainless screen from a local place and found out it was getting sucked into the blower. It left a perfect circle in the middle where the shaft hit.



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i am not trying to take you guys off the thread subject...

yes sir it is pretty stiff,,,had for over a year now with no problems.

 

[muztangman93]

You need spray on chrome it will make it stronger then steel.