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  4. Rubbish Weather Mods

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    Posted

    I have the alloy Davies Craig ep115 and the controller installed on my v8.

     

    Absolute fantastic peice of kit and never had any overheating problems.

     

    A couple of tips;

    1) make sure the orientation of the pump is correct as failure to do so will result in air pockets accumulating in the pump resulting in decreased flow rates.

     

    2) consider the extra 10amp+ loading on your alternator. For me, my alternator (at night time) is close to it's limits when the EWP + fan + headlights + fuel pump + everything else are all kicked in.

  5. More Power

    in Engine

    Posted · Edited by steamer

     

    1lb of air in a compressed induction is whats needed for 10 bhp.

     

     

     

     

    there's a little gem of knowledge now locked away in my grey matter!

  7. More Power

    in Engine

    Posted · Edited by steamer

    Hi lotusPaul,

    good info above. To add a slightly different angle onto what you've said - your maths for the increase in air are based on CFM and you've used a linear scale to work out how much extra CFM you need to generate boost - I don't think this is quite right.

     

    CFM is a measurement of volume, and as the air compresses within the intake system, it's density goes up and as such, I think your workings out should be looking at Mass Flow rates.

     

    Not claiming to be any kind of expert, just regurgitating the info picked over time.

  12. Derby(Ish) Area Meet

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    It was a pretty good turn out last month so we'll roll the dice once again.

     

    Monday 17th July 7pm onwards

     

    Thorntree Pub

    161 Church Street

    Waingroves

    Ripley

    DE59TE

     

     

     

    I've heard a rumour one of my supercharger project may be there in the flesh :crazy:

     

     

     

  13. Time For Me To Learn From You

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    From my own experiences, Blacktops and ST170 are much easier to fit superchargers to than the silvertops.

    To be honest, I don't relish the thought of doing another silvertop charger because the brackets are a right PIA to make and also align with the pulleys.

     

    I've only ever had a passenger ride once in one of my supercharger projects - the acceleration was break-neck brutal and noise was out of this world.

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  15. Battery Powered Impact Driver

    in Modificatons

    Posted

    The Milwaukee 18v impact driver is excellent. Far more torque than you'd ever need, but it is expensive.

     

    I think mine was £400, but it also came with a small 12v version as well which is good for anything up to m8, but doesn't have the guts for bigger stuff.

     

    Battery on both last well, and I've dropped them both quite a few times and they just bounce back.

     

    Mine came with 3 year warranty as well, which I had to use as they 12v charger stopped working.

  19. Well I've Done It

    in Chit chat

    Posted

    Hi Chris,

    As others have said, you've got a really car there!

     

    Being in Bakewell, you're only down the road from me so if you have any problems etc.....I'm more than happy to pop over to lend a hand, or alternatively you're more than welcome to come over to me in Ripley.

  25. Supercharger On An St170 Engine

    in Engine

    Posted

    Gave her a quick boost test this morning. 10-11 psi from a fairly reliable gauge.

     

    Not going to be running her much now under boost until set up properly on a rolling road because you can get the fueling is a long way out and don't wan to risk going lean...

     

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