How much power can i expect from this?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I never said they were or were not a joke. I figure what the heck, every little bit helps,right?? I do know guys that use them and swear by them. I dont use them currently, but I also wouldnt use that block. I was just offering a different piece of info. Like I said I do have customers that choose to use them..real world testimonial..and they say they do have a reduction in the number of blown head gaskets in blower applicatons. I agree that they seem a little sketchy in their design with the 1/4 roll pins and all. I did speak with the designers last week at the PRI show in Orlando and they did enlighten me on some of the benefits of their use. Some may say it was all a sales pitch, but you really should have stopped and talked to them gork, it was a pleasure chatting with the Horsepowersales.net guys. The data those guys have collected on block breakage, cause and effect was pretty in depth. The brace should be looked at for more than just a end all for block split,it has benefits for harmonic reduction inside the engine as well. They may stop the harmonic pulsations that lead to block split and blown gaskets. If the intake was the end all for that problem,why would alot of the newer aftermarket blocks have strengthening in that area? It must be an area to look into. Blaa Blaa...just like everything else, a debate could be had for days about this. Lets just focus on the guys question. After all, we all have opinions and we can all learn something from one another. Tim.

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First off build the engine for good NA performance and the addition of the blower will augment that even more. Use a stock bore block with a main girdle or perhaps a Level 20 CNC block. As for the heads AFR's are pretty well the best available(street use). A Kenne Belle would be a better choice for a positive displacement blower than the Weiand and it wouldn't need as much underhood space either.
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LOL sorry gork, too much Mountain Dew for lunch!!!!! Take it easy, Tim.
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Not a problem. I just feel if I were to have enough money wrapped up in the motor for it to be at the level of block splitting power I would have spent that money towards an aftermarket block vs. a bandaid. Interested in what you've done on that 64 of yours. My 65 on street tires wheel-hopped like mad.

I am 100% with you on the block deal. I too would purchase one of the many blocks available. Im thinking with that product, it may be geared towards a guy that builds in stages and cant afford a block all at once. As far as the 64 goes..... I installed Cal-Trac bars and mono-leafs from Calvert Racing. My biggest gains came from installing a Rancho RS9000 shock in the rear. It is rebound ajustable, so when I get the weight transfer at launch I can "dial in" how fast I want the rear shock to rebound and allow the rear of the car to level out again. Really keeps the the tire planted. I have also found that on my car it likes a little more tire pressure. If I lower it down to 28 or lower I will get a shutter out the tires. I run 30 pounds of pressure and it really likes that. The front suspension is pretty basic 90/10 shocks and 6 cylinder springs and no sway bar. I should also include that converter selection played a big part in my ability to hook. It hits the tire pretty good at launch. The Calvert stuff is great, when I had my 65 sedan it too had the bars and leafs. That car was running a 235/60/15 BFG Drag Radial and would 60 foot in the low 1.51 territory on NOS. I really like being able to drive to the track on the same tire I cruise with and race,then go home, never touching a tire iron. If you need any help or want some undercar pics let me know,Tim.
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Hi guys im back with a few more questions concerning the supercharger installation and setup.

My first question is concerning the fuel system.As of right now im running the stock 5/16 (I belive) fuel line and a holley red pump.Is this pump and line sufficient for my application?

My second question is about the ignition system.Im currently running a duraspark 2 setup is that sufficient as well or do i need to upgrade in that area as well?Ive been considering the mallory unilite distributor and the mallory digital box with the led display but would rather not throw money away if its not a necessity.Anyone running that WEIAND 174 ran into clearance issues with a duraspark distributor?

My last and final concern is the carb im currently using a 1406 edelbrock but am questioning whether or not its capable of supplying a supercharged engine.I had been kicking the idea around of using a 750 edelbrock instead would that be more suited to supllying my engines fuel demands or am i throwing money away there as well?

I did order the "STREET SUPERCHARGING" book from summit and read it.Very good read by the way.But it didnt really specify on what size of fuel line or what psi i needed.It just said to run 3 psi over a N/A engines needs.Which in my case would be 9 psi.

Thanks a lot guys and sorry this post was so long.

Merry Christmas and thank you all.

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I would say that the 5/16" fuel line is too small. I would like to see 1/2" in that application. I feel that ignition and fuel are critical in any power adder application. Yes, an ignition box and tunable distributor are very wise moves. The only time I ever messed with a 174 blower was on a BOSS 302 in a 64 fairlane, and yes, we had to use a small socket style cap. Not saying others wont work. I feel 750 cfm of carb. will fit the bill nicely here. I dont feel the edelbrock would be my choice though. I feel that you cant beat a custom carb here...try Pro systems or BIGS. My main feeling here is that the support systems will make or break this combo and how much fun youre gonna have. You have to make sure the bowls stay full and you can light the mixture. You can not go wrong upgrading fuel and igniton and buying a well prepped carb. Just my .02 cents....Tim.
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Thanks anything else i need to adress?I want it to be reliable on the street and be reliable on the strip on the weekends.

I would like to see heads studs and a good head gasket, like a cometic or equivalent. Tim.
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