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nicolas72gmc · 09-14-2009, 06:42 PM

I searched this for about an hour and could not find any pics of someone running a 142 or 144 blower with our stock hoods. Has anyone seen this done before? Thanks in advance.

**john** · 09-14-2009, 07:57 PM

I believe SactoJim has one. Not sure which blower.

mclairmo · 09-14-2009, 08:06 PM

I have seen it done, can't remember who did it. Should fit under stock hood.

Homeboy · 09-14-2009, 08:13 PM

here's mine....

nicolas72gmc · 09-14-2009, 08:20 PM

Homeboy, how do you like that bad boy? I can't decide if I want to just try to build a 500 hp motor or go with a mostly stock vortec and slam a 144 on it. You just can't beat the cool factor of a blower though!!! I bet it is a real sleeper.

Painter D · 09-14-2009, 08:22 PM

SactoJim has one , I'm planning on doing a weiand 144 on mine and keeping it under the stock hood.

Homeboy · 09-14-2009, 08:23 PM

Hey Nick,

Unfortunately, I've yet to hear it run. I have been working on the truck forever, but i still have a bunch left to do, i.e. fuel tank, wiring, interior, finish cutting and buffing the paint. Never seems to end....

Homeboy · 09-14-2009, 08:27 PM

Pic with the hood down...

nicolas72gmc · 09-14-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeboy

Hey Nick,

Unfortunately, I've yet to hear it run. I have been working on the truck forever, but i still have a bunch left to do, i.e. fuel tank, wiring, interior, finish cutting and buffing the paint. Never seems to end....

Where is Canyon, is that out west? Hell I wish we were closer I would help you!!!!! I would like some numbers on that thing, what model number is it? What engine is it on, etc... Thanks bro!

**Hart_Rod** · 09-14-2009, 08:37 PM

You could always go with one of these.......

nicolas72gmc · 09-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Hey Rob, how do you like it? I did read a little on them in Jegs, but there hp numbers sounded a little low compared to the roots style. You definitely have the clearance.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-14-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Hey Rob, how do you like it? I did read a little on them in Jegs, but there hp numbers sounded a little low compared to the roots style. You definitely have the clearance.

Yeah, clearance is not an issue. The motor dyno'd 445 on just the carb and 675 with the blower,

. I've been very impressed with it so far....

nicolas72gmc · 09-14-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Yeah, clearance is not an issue. The motor dyno'd 445 on just the carb and 675 with the blower,

. I've been very impressed with it so far....

Holy S#$& Rob, 675 with the blower? How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking? That sounds like a very viable option to me. I'll have to read a little more on them.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-14-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Holy S#$& Rob, 675 with the blower? How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking? That sounds like a very viable option to me. I'll have to read a little more on them.

It was in the truck when I bought it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344786

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692

The motor was built by T&L out of North Carolina. The guy I bought it from said there was over $10K in the motor and from everything I've seen, I believe him.

jay6891 · 09-14-2009, 09:05 PM

Canyon is a little south of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. I sure wish mine had a blower.

**SactoJim** · 09-14-2009, 11:21 PM

I like Hart Rod's setup......centrifugal blowers will typically make more HP than a roots blower. Roots style blowers tend to shine down low and create a lot of low end torque but are also the least efficient when it comes to superchargers and turbo's. Never-the-less, they are fun and do put a big grin on your face.

Here's mine.....I probably have about 1" of so of clearance from the top of my air cleaner to the underside of the hood (Weiand 142). I would've rather had a 177, but that would've required a cowl hood.

nicolas72gmc · 09-14-2009, 11:42 PM

Thanks SactoJim, that is good to know. I know what they do, but I didn't know which ones put out more than others. What did it do to your gas mileage? Thanks for the info, I'm liking the sounds of the Vortech the more ya'll chime in.

**SactoJim** · 09-15-2009, 12:54 AM

Mine's a pig!.....going down the freeway in overdrive (700r4), it's not that bad, but around town.....like I said..a pig. Of course I didn't build it to be economical and if I had to drive it everyday, I would've done something different. Keep in mind it is a 383 with decent flowing heads and a healthy cam.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-15-2009, 08:11 AM

I agree with Jim, if you want economy, you probably want to build something else. I view the fuel gauge as a "fun meter",

.

TonyJohnson · 09-15-2009, 08:20 AM

I'm a fan of the Procharger D1SC. Our trucks give you plenty of room for plumbing and with a front mount intercooler you can get to 600 hp pretty easily. Of course at that level you're going to want a forged bottom end. If you can find the right manifolds, a couple of small turbos might be a fun setup...

nicolas72gmc · 09-15-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I agree with Jim, if you want economy, you probably want to build something else. I view the fuel gauge as a "fun meter",

.

I'm not looking for economy Rob, I want one of those fun meters like you have!!! I'll ride my motorcycle when I want to get 50 mpg.

smoky02 · 09-15-2009, 03:31 PM

LOL...I'm loving the fun meter comment...

09-14-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	supercharger with stock hood? I searched this for about an hour and could not find any pics of someone running a 142 or 144 blower with our stock hoods. Has anyone seen this done before? Thanks in advance. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: supercharger with stock hood? I believe SactoJim has one. Not sure which blower. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 09-14-2009 at 07:58 PM.

09-14-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: supercharger with stock hood? I have seen it done, can't remember who did it. Should fit under stock hood.

09-14-2009, 08:13 PM	#4
Homeboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canyon, Tx. Posts: 62	Re: supercharger with stock hood? here's mine.... Attached Images __________________ "Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"

09-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#5
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: supercharger with stock hood? Homeboy, how do you like that bad boy? I can't decide if I want to just try to build a 500 hp motor or go with a mostly stock vortec and slam a 144 on it. You just can't beat the cool factor of a blower though!!! I bet it is a real sleeper. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-14-2009, 08:22 PM	#6
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09-14-2009, 08:23 PM	#7
Homeboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canyon, Tx. Posts: 62	Re: supercharger with stock hood? Hey Nick, Unfortunately, I've yet to hear it run. I have been working on the truck forever, but i still have a bunch left to do, i.e. fuel tank, wiring, interior, finish cutting and buffing the paint. Never seems to end.... __________________ "Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"

09-14-2009, 08:27 PM	#8
Homeboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canyon, Tx. Posts: 62	Re: supercharger with stock hood? Pic with the hood down... Attached Images __________________ "Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"

09-14-2009, 08:37 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: supercharger with stock hood? You could always go with one of these....... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-14-2009, 08:41 PM	#11
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: supercharger with stock hood? Hey Rob, how do you like it? I did read a little on them in Jegs, but there hp numbers sounded a little low compared to the roots style. You definitely have the clearance. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-14-2009, 09:05 PM	#15
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: supercharger with stock hood? Canyon is a little south of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. I sure wish mine had a blower. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

09-14-2009, 11:21 PM	#16
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: supercharger with stock hood? I like Hart Rod's setup......centrifugal blowers will typically make more HP than a roots blower. Roots style blowers tend to shine down low and create a lot of low end torque but are also the least efficient when it comes to superchargers and turbo's. Never-the-less, they are fun and do put a big grin on your face. Here's mine.....I probably have about 1" of so of clearance from the top of my air cleaner to the underside of the hood (Weiand 142). I would've rather had a 177, but that would've required a cowl hood. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-14-2009, 11:42 PM	#17
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: supercharger with stock hood? Thanks SactoJim, that is good to know. I know what they do, but I didn't know which ones put out more than others. What did it do to your gas mileage? Thanks for the info, I'm liking the sounds of the Vortech the more ya'll chime in. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

09-15-2009, 12:54 AM	#18
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: supercharger with stock hood? Mine's a pig!.....going down the freeway in overdrive (700r4), it's not that bad, but around town.....like I said..a pig. Of course I didn't build it to be economical and if I had to drive it everyday, I would've done something different. Keep in mind it is a 383 with decent flowing heads and a healthy cam. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-15-2009, 08:11 AM	#19
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: supercharger with stock hood? I agree with Jim, if you want economy, you probably want to build something else. I view the fuel gauge as a "fun meter", . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3



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09-15-2009, 08:20 AM	#20
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: supercharger with stock hood? I'm a fan of the Procharger D1SC. Our trucks give you plenty of room for plumbing and with a front mount intercooler you can get to 600 hp pretty easily. Of course at that level you're going to want a forged bottom end. If you can find the right manifolds, a couple of small turbos might be a fun setup... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

09-15-2009, 03:31 PM	#22
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