How much does a 871 blower weigh?
The blower is drilled six spots in the rear for fuel with the top opening measuring 10.50″ inch to provide maximum boost. This blower can be moved back on the blower manifold or run in the stock location. Blower can be ordered polished for an additional $300.00. Blower weights 80 lbs.
What is largest root blower?
The largest 14-71 roots-style blowers are able to displace over 540 cubic-inches of air, while a C-Rotor screw blower is usually displacing only 472 cubic-inches of air, but is able to do it more efficiently and produce a much cooler charge of air over the roots blower.
How much boost can a 871 blower make?
Our first whack with the 8-71 used a 63-tooth pulley on the top and a 54 on the bottom for a drive ratio of 0.857:1 (14.3 percent underdriven) making peak boost of 7.6 pounds at 5,900 rpm and delivering 724 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm and 754 hp at 5,900 rpm.
Who makes twin-screw superchargers?
Kenne Bell has been in the twin-screw supercharger business for over 20 years and they have a line of positive-displacement blower kits specifically designed to fit under the hood of GM’s newest generation of Camaro.
Why are superchargers called blowers?
Technically speaking, roots-type superchargers do not actually compress air internally in the supercharger; instead, they push air into the intake manifold into the engine. That is why is type of supercharger is sometimes called a “blower” rather than a compressor.
Can you supercharge a 440 engine?
These are universal supercharger kits designed for vehicles equipped with carbureted big block Dodge 440 RB engines. Supplied pulley ratio will produce approximately 5-6 psi at 6000 RPM on a lightly modified 440c. i. engine.
How much boost can a 8 71 blower make?
7.6 pounds
Our first whack with the 8-71 used a 63-tooth pulley on the top and a 54 on the bottom for a drive ratio of 0.857:1 (14.3 percent underdriven) making peak boost of 7.6 pounds at 5,900 rpm and delivering 724 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm and 754 hp at 5,900 rpm.
How do I choose the right supercharger?
You need to know the make and model of your car, and the year, size and type of the engine. Superchargers are available for many different types of engines, and you will need this information to find the right types of superchargers or blower kits for your car.
What is a 6-71 supercharger?
– Weiand’s 6-71 kits are the ultimate statement of power and looks. Pull into the local cruise-in or dragstrip with one of these sticking through the hood and you will get noticed. They’re not for the meek however – these supercharger kits are designed to generate 50%+ more horsepower and torque across the rpm range!
Is the Weiand 6-71 supercharger available?
These highly sought after superchargers have been unavailable for years. Weiand is proud to reintroduce them. The case of the 6-71 and 8-71 superchargers have been redesigned for a nostalgic look that will look at home on a cacklefest dragster as well as a new high end build.
Who makes blower drives for GMC superchargers?
Thirty years later Weiand developed complete blower drives for the GMC 6–71 supercharger. Today, Weiand is still at the forefront of intake manifold and blower development as well as high flow water pumps. To make more power you have to get more air to your engine.
Are supercharger kits for the Meek?
They’re not for the meek however – these supercharger kits are designed to generate 50%+ more horsepower and torque across the rpm range! Weiand’s 6-71 blower kits are equipped with exclusive two lobe rotors for maximum boost at lower RPMs. All feature a new case, end-plates, manifold and snout.