Blowers Blowers Blowers

Skyman · 01-09-2001, 04:28 PM

Well I finally bought a supercharger.
I found a used Paxton SN-89 kit missing only the pulley and I purchased it for $750 used from a guy.
Says it is all in good condition and works good, so hopefully all will go smooth. It makes 6psi of boost, but I'm going to buy the smaller pulley and go for more boost.

I also had a line on a T-trim kit with only 1000miles on it for $2000. I almost got that, but the cheap price of the other one caused me to get it.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft.
Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

spinemup · 01-09-2001, 04:39 PM

great now you might hit the 12's..... hehehe
(i'm, not one to talk)

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THE MIGHTY NOTCH

fastang · 01-09-2001, 07:04 PM

Congrats, Im horribly jealous. Good luck installing it. How many miles are on your shortblock? I hope it holds out.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, K&N, off road pipes, ADS chip, pulleys, msd coil,9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

DemonGT · 01-09-2001, 08:47 PM

thats all i want is 6psi...id like a S trim but 9psi i think is to much for me...id be happy with a A trim....

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1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers

Skyman · 01-10-2001, 01:58 AM

I have no idea how many miles are on my short block. Im kinda wonderin if I should gone with the T-Trim the guys gona take $1800 for it now shipped. Hmm... Well I'll try and see what happens... Its a hell of a deal really.

SKyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft.
Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

Mach 1 · 01-10-2001, 05:20 AM

Good luck. A friend of mine bought a used Paxton kit for a chevy truck, and the thing was a piece of crap. It never did run very well (it was cobbled together) and the compressor blew up after about 6 months.

You can get them rebuilt, but I think it is expensive. Anyway, this always scared me away from buying a used blower, but the price was right, so maybe you will have good results.

302man · 01-10-2001, 07:44 PM

go for the T trim. With the HP bug still at large, the T will allow you grow to what ever you want.

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302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph

SKYWLKR · 01-11-2001, 08:46 PM

Hey cool I just picked up a Blower too.The NOS was getting too expensive(like $300 on only 8 bottle fills so far )and I only had the #47 jet in it.

I hope you dont get a raw deal on it.

Paxtons have a bad rep but I dont think there that bad at low boost / impeller speed levels.

The vortech will have better relability and you wont have to get any of the support stuff to get safe power out of it.fuel pump,by-pass,actual gears, pullied for good boost level already.

Good luck.just remember be conservative on the tune at first.

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A.K.A. The LS1 Eater http://members.aol.com/jeauxmoe/index.html 5.0 lx,performer heads, GT-40 intake,JBA headers,stock cam and TB to name a few. 12.3@111.6 w/a 1.70 60ft 13.002 @109.8 on street tires w/a 1.96* 60 ft.
11.89@115 w/1.6 60ft on the GAS

[This message has been edited by SKYWLKR (edited 01-11-2001).]

Skyman · 01-12-2001, 04:18 AM

The only thing Ive heard a bad rep on is Powerdyne. I havnt heard anythin bad on paxton.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft.
Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

Skyman · 01-12-2001, 05:16 AM

This kit comes with an FMU, the calibration I have no clue of, and the guy doesnt know either.

Will my 24lb injectors be enough? Im shooting for 420crank hp.

I am also going to get some long tube headers if anyone thinks it will be a benefit.

Also w/ the blower should I switch back to the stock crank pulley? If so I will be selling a set of march underdrives in almost new condition, along with my H-pipe and Mac 15/8 shorties.

Sky

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft.
Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

evilstang · 01-12-2001, 05:23 AM

Allright!I bought a novi 3000no problems besides a strained pocket book

evilstang · 01-12-2001, 05:25 AM

you gonna get some bigger injectors?

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IF ITS NOT BLOWN IT SUCKS

Skyman · 01-12-2001, 02:42 PM

Thats what I'm debating, with the FMU, I dont know if the 24's will hold up or not.

Its hard to find blower experts around here.
Not that many guys have blower setups.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft.

On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes.

Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs!
13.2@106mph

exgmguy · 01-12-2001, 04:06 PM

For 6 lb's of boost your 24's will do with an fmu, but 30's are always a good idea.

NO SLO PK · 01-12-2001, 05:03 PM

Hey Sky,

I owned a 6 psi Paxton before, and all I can say is you should be checking the blower oil every week. Paxton seals are known to fail often, like every 12,000 miles. Hopefully this has changed. I mean, when the blower runs out of oil, you're in a world of hurt. Been there.

Your underdrive crank pulley will not work with the blower crank pulley. Honestly, you might not want the underdrive pulleys because they compromise cooling.

If you really want to use underdrive pulleys, ASP sells a combination underdrive pulley which powers the both the blower and the accessories.

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'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

01-09-2001, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Blowers Blowers Blowers Well I finally bought a supercharger. I found a used Paxton SN-89 kit missing only the pulley and I purchased it for $750 used from a guy. Says it is all in good condition and works good, so hopefully all will go smooth. It makes 6psi of boost, but I'm going to buy the smaller pulley and go for more boost. I also had a line on a T-trim kit with only 1000miles on it for $2000. I almost got that, but the cheap price of the other one caused me to get it. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft. Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

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01-09-2001, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
spinemup Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: middleboro,ma, usa Posts: 734	great now you might hit the 12's..... hehehe (i'm, not one to talk) ------------------ THE MIGHTY NOTCH

01-09-2001, 07:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	Congrats, Im horribly jealous. Good luck installing it. How many miles are on your shortblock? I hope it holds out. ------------------ 95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, K&N, off road pipes, ADS chip, pulleys, msd coil,9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

01-09-2001, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 877	thats all i want is 6psi...id like a S trim but 9psi i think is to much for me...id be happy with a A trim.... ------------------ 1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers

01-10-2001, 01:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I have no idea how many miles are on my short block. Im kinda wonderin if I should gone with the T-Trim the guys gona take $1800 for it now shipped. Hmm... Well I'll try and see what happens... Its a hell of a deal really. SKyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft. Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

01-10-2001, 05:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,864	Good luck. A friend of mine bought a used Paxton kit for a chevy truck, and the thing was a piece of crap. It never did run very well (it was cobbled together) and the compressor blew up after about 6 months. You can get them rebuilt, but I think it is expensive. Anyway, this always scared me away from buying a used blower, but the price was right, so maybe you will have good results.

01-10-2001, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
302man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 404	go for the T trim. With the HP bug still at large, the T will allow you grow to what ever you want. ------------------ 302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph

01-11-2001, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
SKYWLKR Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 103	Hey cool I just picked up a Blower too.The NOS was getting too expensive(like $300 on only 8 bottle fills so far )and I only had the #47 jet in it. I hope you dont get a raw deal on it. Paxtons have a bad rep but I dont think there that bad at low boost / impeller speed levels. The vortech will have better relability and you wont have to get any of the support stuff to get safe power out of it.fuel pump,by-pass,actual gears, pullied for good boost level already. Good luck.just remember be conservative on the tune at first. ------------------ A.K.A. The LS1 Eater http://members.aol.com/jeauxmoe/index.html 5.0 lx,performer heads, GT-40 intake,JBA headers,stock cam and TB to name a few. 12.3@111.6 w/a 1.70 60ft 13.002 @109.8 on street tires w/a 1.96* 60 ft. 11.89@115 w/1.6 60ft on the GAS [This message has been edited by SKYWLKR (edited 01-11-2001).]

01-12-2001, 04:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	The only thing Ive heard a bad rep on is Powerdyne. I havnt heard anythin bad on paxton. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft. Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

01-12-2001, 05:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	This kit comes with an FMU, the calibration I have no clue of, and the guy doesnt know either. Will my 24lb injectors be enough? Im shooting for 420crank hp. I am also going to get some long tube headers if anyone thinks it will be a benefit. Also w/ the blower should I switch back to the stock crank pulley? If so I will be selling a set of march underdrives in almost new condition, along with my H-pipe and Mac 15/8 shorties. Sky ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft. Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

01-12-2001, 05:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
evilstang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brisbain,ak,usa Posts: 14	Allright!I bought a novi 3000no problems besides a strained pocket book

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01-12-2001, 05:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
evilstang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brisbain,ak,usa Posts: 14	you gonna get some bigger injectors? ------------------ IF ITS NOT BLOWN IT SUCKS

01-12-2001, 02:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Thats what I'm debating, with the FMU, I dont know if the 24's will hold up or not. Its hard to find blower experts around here. Not that many guys have blower setups. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft. On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes. Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs! 13.2@106mph

01-12-2001, 04:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,624	For 6 lb's of boost your 24's will do with an fmu, but 30's are always a good idea.

01-12-2001, 05:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Hey Sky, I owned a 6 psi Paxton before, and all I can say is you should be checking the blower oil every week. Paxton seals are known to fail often, like every 12,000 miles. Hopefully this has changed. I mean, when the blower runs out of oil, you're in a world of hurt. Been there. Your underdrive crank pulley will not work with the blower crank pulley. Honestly, you might not want the underdrive pulleys because they compromise cooling. If you really want to use underdrive pulleys, ASP sells a combination underdrive pulley which powers the both the blower and the accessories. ------------------ '91 LX Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.