Axial Flow Supercharger
04-23-2005, 02:11 PM
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Sorry to keep going back to the original topic here. 
How is this project coming along, have you got your car yet? Have you decided on an ecu replacement or piggyback system? Have you got the intake system worked out? Is the placement of the supercharger still a problem? So many questions so little time.
I am asking these questions because I have been following this thread since its creation and I am pretty sure these are still the unanswered questions around the project.
Oh nearly forgot is there any news on what band of hp gains are to be expected.
I know this is the million dollar question, I know you don't want to report false claims, but an indication of where the band would lie would be benificial to some who are wondering which way to jump with FI systems.
Just to say again to all those involved with the project, this has been an exciting topic covering everything from superchargers to pulse jet engines and short shifters with the additional military history flung in for good measures, keep up the good work.
"It may seem like a thankless task, but remember, if it is worth doing then it is worth doing well."
Don't really know if this is an actual quote or one I just made up, but it does sound inspiring. :o
How is this project coming along, have you got your car yet? Have you decided on an ecu replacement or piggyback system? Have you got the intake system worked out? Is the placement of the supercharger still a problem? So many questions so little time.
I am asking these questions because I have been following this thread since its creation and I am pretty sure these are still the unanswered questions around the project.
Oh nearly forgot is there any news on what band of hp gains are to be expected.
I know this is the million dollar question, I know you don't want to report false claims, but an indication of where the band would lie would be benificial to some who are wondering which way to jump with FI systems.
Just to say again to all those involved with the project, this has been an exciting topic covering everything from superchargers to pulse jet engines and short shifters with the additional military history flung in for good measures, keep up the good work.
"It may seem like a thankless task, but remember, if it is worth doing then it is worth doing well."
Don't really know if this is an actual quote or one I just made up, but it does sound inspiring. :o
04-23-2005, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
The stock system will have full control as long as there is negative pressure in the manifold.
EDIT: sorry, i believe that is only in fluids...
04-24-2005, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by katwoman
I've shifted Richards stick! My idea for the name is: Richard A Pauls Incredibly Designed Shifter----aka-RAPid shifter. What do yathinkyabastards?
I definitely remember you being excellent at shifting my stick, We will let the forum decide about your suggestion. I'm sure if they could see you work my **** they would vote for anything you wanted. :D
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04-26-2005, 09:08 PM
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I know this thread is about Axial Flow Superchargers but its been highjacked before for this type of stuff so I figured I would add it to the mix for fun. I found this sight and the first thing I thought of was Richard and this rather long thread. Many of you may have seen this or for all I know its been posted here (I got lost in the thread a while back and haven't caught up). Anyway enjoy.
http://www.asciimation.co.nz/beer/index.html
http://www.asciimation.co.nz/beer/index.html
05-01-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasKyle
Hey Richard....get your car yet???
Man I'm antzy. I've waited for Ferrari's with less agony before.
Maybe it's age or maybe it's just that I want to put my shifter in it, then get on to the SC. I plan on putting a few hundred miles on it stock and getting a dyno run before I touch it. But then?????????? :D
05-01-2005, 03:47 PM
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We are ALL antzy Richard! Have you had the chance to log any real time with the 8? If not, drive that baby with the stock shifter a while before you slap yours in. Its a bad *** change IMO. Spend some time with the car, then get back to work! *cracks whip* hahaha.
Good luck with it from here on out Richard.
Good luck with it from here on out Richard.
05-01-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
No! They've been stroking me day by day. The trucking Co that is. It is just a few miles away at their terminal and got there friday but they can't deliver it untill tomorrow. I tried to get it by picking it up yesterday but they claimed they were not open. Like a cross country trucking company ever closes??????
Man I'm antzy. I've waited for Ferrari's with less agony before.
Maybe it's age or maybe it's just that I want to put my shifter in it, then get on to the SC. I plan on putting a few hundred miles on it stock and getting a dyno run before I touch it. But then?????????? :D
Man I'm antzy. I've waited for Ferrari's with less agony before.
Maybe it's age or maybe it's just that I want to put my shifter in it, then get on to the SC. I plan on putting a few hundred miles on it stock and getting a dyno run before I touch it. But then?????????? :D
thanks for the investment.
beers
05-01-2005, 10:42 PM
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The trucking company called and said between 11 AM and 1 PM tomorrow.
So if there was someone there today why wasn't there yesterday?
Got some more work done on the blower test bench today. Dana mounted the oil pump and relief valve, got pulleys and fitted one to the output shaft. Blower mounting bracketry is also done. Waiting for the oil tank and filter assemblys. Ready soon and will get pics.
So if there was someone there today why wasn't there yesterday?
Got some more work done on the blower test bench today. Dana mounted the oil pump and relief valve, got pulleys and fitted one to the output shaft. Blower mounting bracketry is also done. Waiting for the oil tank and filter assemblys. Ready soon and will get pics.
05-02-2005, 07:01 PM
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Richard ... I remember reading some pages back some comments regarding the MAF and it's ability or inability to effectively report on the airflow under FI.
Clearly the MAF has to have some calibration to it to send a specific signal to the PCM for a given flow ... if you find that the calibration is not adequate for your application, there may be some help available from these guys:
http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/
... or one of their competitors. Apparently they have some pretty extensive experience with re-calibrated MAFs, particularly on Fords. Don't know if it is of any interest ... but I just happened to come across their site one day. Just trying to help the effort
Clearly the MAF has to have some calibration to it to send a specific signal to the PCM for a given flow ... if you find that the calibration is not adequate for your application, there may be some help available from these guys:
http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/
... or one of their competitors. Apparently they have some pretty extensive experience with re-calibrated MAFs, particularly on Fords. Don't know if it is of any interest ... but I just happened to come across their site one day. Just trying to help the effort
05-02-2005, 07:09 PM
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you know i have sent like 5 emails to grannetelli asking about a different maf for the rx8 and they have never even replied to say they even got my emails. then their mailbox started bouncing back my emails with a "mailbox is full" message. grrr.... that was like 6 months or more ago... i think abbid even got on them for me and he got no response either.
05-02-2005, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
The trucking company called and said between 11 AM and 1 PM tomorrow.
So if there was someone there today why wasn't there yesterday?
Got some more work done on the blower test bench today. Dana mounted the oil pump and relief valve, got pulleys and fitted one to the output shaft. Blower mounting bracketry is also done. Waiting for the oil tank and filter assemblys. Ready soon and will get pics.
So if there was someone there today why wasn't there yesterday?
Got some more work done on the blower test bench today. Dana mounted the oil pump and relief valve, got pulleys and fitted one to the output shaft. Blower mounting bracketry is also done. Waiting for the oil tank and filter assemblys. Ready soon and will get pics.
sweet i can't wait :D i like pics
05-02-2005, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
you know i have sent like 5 emails to grannetelli asking about a different maf for the rx8 and they have never even replied to say they even got my emails. then their mailbox started bouncing back my emails with a "mailbox is full" message. grrr.... that was like 6 months or more ago... i think abbid even got on them for me and he got no response either.