> From: oliverc@cc.tacom.army.mil
> Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 11:26:37 -0400
> Subject: Blower for a Spitfire
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Reply-to: oliverc@cc.tacom.army.mil
> Hi, I have spent too many hours flying cross country lately, but on my
> latest trip I cam across an add from a company in England that makes rootes
> type blowers in three sizes to fit 1.5 to 4.7 liter engines. I then
> thought about the possibility of fitting one of these to a 1500 Spitfire.
> I know this was an aftermarket accessory in the 60's, and have an article
> about a blown Herald. I have also seen a blown Bugeye and a MGTD. Anybody
> ever seen, thought about or owned a blown Spit? I would be interested to
> hear from anybody who would know if the 1500 could take it. Thanks,
> oliverc@cc.tacom.army.mil
>
>
A blown TR-6 would also be interesting. I wonder how much horsepower
and torque you could reliably get. A modern fuel injection would make
a great companion but I haven't seen one.
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