Blower/Supercharger on a '66

Hammah · 04-06-2000, 11:14 PM

Well, I'm finally in the market for some forced induction for my 11 second 289.

I saw a "user's ride" somewhere that had a '65 with a BDS 6-71 blower mounted on a 302. I think it was Joe Bloomberg, however I can't seem to track down his email to get some specifics. Anyhow, I'm hoping someone here can make some recommendations.

I need something to push around 17-20 psi to get the gains I'm searching for. I was told by Vortech, that the centrifugal chargers have trouble in a carbureted application above 12psi, so I'm searching for a Weiand/BDS/etc. blower.

Also of note, I may build a fresh 351 Windsor for the blower... so that's another option to keep in mind.

Thanks for any advice!

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Jack Harmon
'66 Coupe, 289, 5 Speed, Red
'66 Coupe, 289, Auto., Silver Frost
'98 GT Coupe, 281, 5 Speed, Gloss Black http://www.acsol.net/~intruder/66coupe.html

04-06-2000, 11:14 PM	#1
Hammah Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 12	Blower/Supercharger on a '66 Well, I'm finally in the market for some forced induction for my 11 second 289. I saw a "user's ride" somewhere that had a '65 with a BDS 6-71 blower mounted on a 302. I think it was Joe Bloomberg, however I can't seem to track down his email to get some specifics. Anyhow, I'm hoping someone here can make some recommendations. I need something to push around 17-20 psi to get the gains I'm searching for. I was told by Vortech, that the centrifugal chargers have trouble in a carbureted application above 12psi, so I'm searching for a Weiand/BDS/etc. blower. Also of note, I may build a fresh 351 Windsor for the blower... so that's another option to keep in mind. Thanks for any advice! ----------------- Jack Harmon '66 Coupe, 289, 5 Speed, Red '66 Coupe, 289, Auto., Silver Frost '98 GT Coupe, 281, 5 Speed, Gloss Black http://www.acsol.net/~intruder/66coupe.html