I would not think that there is a packaging issue as all the SC offered by Ford and Pontiac are the root type blower. I don't think any American manufacturer offers a centrifugal blower on their production motors. There are parasitic losses on centrifugal blower also, as they are belt driven.
More info on the Magnuson SC
Some additional information; the Magnuson SC will not be available until after the November SEMA convention in Vegas.
The unit shown in the pictures is probably not anywhere close to the production model. Note how high the SC sits atop the motor and the...
Joey,
You have my deepest condolences. My impressions throught your postings are you are a hell of a guy. I'm sure your mother was no small part of that fact. I wish you and your family the best through these difficult times.
I stand corrected, the HP for the V8 is 280...don't know where I came up with the 285 figure.
In response to driving styles, I concur that the spectrum can run from tooling around to dogging the car. I am a very agressive (fast but courteous) driver and my miles per gallon is still better...
Man, I know this is going to make you feel bad.
I've been a life long Ford/LM fan (30 years +), until recently. When Ford decided to become a truck company and LM started using Jaguar cast offs, I decided to go somewhere else to get my fix.
My CTS-V 400HP Cadillac gets an advertised 25 highway...
Thanks Joey for the welcome! In this madcap world it’s nice to find a place where one can come in for a soft landing. I look forward to contributing to the banter.
I’ve been a car nut since the mid sixties and have always owned at least one performance car. Currently the stable holds a ’87...
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