Would anyone be interested in an roots blower manifold if I manufactured one?

**MoeHorsePower** · 01-06-2014, 01:35 PM

How will you check core density? what if there is a thin spot or an area that did not release all of the vapors which might of created an aerated section of the manifold, then it lets go under boost. Also when all said and done, what are the actual benefits of one completing a roots style vs a centrifugal vs price..

**nateleduc** · 01-06-2014, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by MoeHorsePower

How will you check core density? what if there is a thin spot or an area that did not release all of the vapors which might of created an aerated section of the manifold, then it lets go under boost. Also when all said and done, what are the actual benefits of one completing a roots style vs a centrifugal vs price..

Pressure test, block off all ports and pressurize it would be my idea. If you look at the runners of Cornel's build, they are quite thin. I plan on casting mine a lot thicker.

Its all about the market. I think a roots/twin screw looks great. Its the same reason why people choose turbo over supercharger. Its all based on the amount of work you want to do/ power you want to make

**MoeHorsePower** · 01-07-2014, 07:52 AM

OK, At least you have in plans to pressure test, I agree on looks also, to a point, I still love the sight of a 871 blower sticking out of the hood, though not as efficient as today's Forced Inducted setups..

**ginoz28** · 01-07-2014, 01:26 PM

Wouldn't it be easier to just modify the SC for a sbc? Don't you only have to change the bolt pattern and block off the waterneck and distributor?

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**shownomercy** · 01-07-2014, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by ginoz28

Wouldn't it be easier to just modify the SC for a sbc? Don't you only have to change the bolt pattern and block off the waterneck and distributor?

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I think height is a big issue, and that is what restricts doing what you just described.

**nateleduc** · 01-08-2014, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by shownomercy

I think height is a big issue, and that is what restricts doing what you just described.

There is a reason no one has really done it on an fbody LTX. I wish I could find a cracked whipple housing for testing purposes. I've been cranking hard getting my projects out of the way to get ready for this prototype.

**shownomercy** · 01-08-2014, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by nateleduc

There is a reason no one has really done it on an fbody LTX. I wish I could find a cracked whipple housing for testing purposes. I've been cranking hard getting my projects out of the way to get ready for this prototype.

Honestly, its mainly because for the work and money invested for the roots setup won't net you as much as a simpler turbo setup. I have maybe 3-4k in my setup and I can range from 3-5psi up to 15-20psi with a button change in the cabin (simplified yes)

**Mystery Bird** · 01-08-2014, 09:43 AM

**ginoz28** · 01-08-2014, 12:34 PM

Fitting those injectors is gonna be a problem with how wide the SC is. The fords 5.4 can do it because how wide the intakes are. You will have raise it up to high and won't fit under the hood.

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**nateleduc** · 01-08-2014, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by ginoz28

Fitting those injectors is gonna be a problem with how wide the SC is. The fords 5.4 can do it because how wide the intakes are. You will have raise it up to high and won't fit under the hood.

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Look at Cornel's website. The whipple 175 fit with what looks like stock modified rails. I agree it will be tough, but in the end should be worth it. If no one buys it, atleast I'll have something unique.