Camden Supercharger Anyone?
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I don't have any myself, but I've ridden in several supercharged rotary cars.
Pros: easy to set up, excellent throttle response and low-range power, awesome supercharger whine, you can keep your NA exhaust
Cons: a little more expensive than a turbo and peak power not as high, can't be intercooled, adds rotating weight
Pros: easy to set up, excellent throttle response and low-range power, awesome supercharger whine, you can keep your NA exhaust
Cons: a little more expensive than a turbo and peak power not as high, can't be intercooled, adds rotating weight
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Wow, jump right in there with that one.......If you do a little searching, there are some nice videos of supercharged Rotarys out there. Mean sounding *******. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KSgvFA3Kk4 This one of the biggest debated issues you can get started. But, for basically a bolt and go situation, I can't say that it's not worth the money.
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I thought about just telling him to search, but I had superchargers on the mind already.
Friend's old car (the motor is now in a beautiful silver FB):
http://media.putfile.com/Supercharged-RX-7-showing-off
http://media.putfile.com/Supercharge...ing-off-in-car
http://media.putfile.com/Supercharge...ng-donuts-long
Friend's old car (the motor is now in a beautiful silver FB):
http://media.putfile.com/Supercharged-RX-7-showing-off
http://media.putfile.com/Supercharge...ing-off-in-car
http://media.putfile.com/Supercharge...ng-donuts-long
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I don't have any myself, but I've ridden in several supercharged rotary cars.
Pros: easy to set up, excellent throttle response and low-range power, awesome supercharger whine, you can keep your NA exhaust
Cons: a little more expensive than a turbo and peak power not as high, can't be intercooled, adds rotating weight
Pros: easy to set up, excellent throttle response and low-range power, awesome supercharger whine, you can keep your NA exhaust
Cons: a little more expensive than a turbo and peak power not as high, can't be intercooled, adds rotating weight
why can't you intercool it???
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Yea, I have a blower, but haven't used it to it's fullest capabilities yet. I think 84stock has the most experience that I know of.
Here's a video of the first time I fired it up:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...278f35598e.htm
Rich
Here's a video of the first time I fired it up:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...278f35598e.htm
Rich
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Camden's kits are $2400 for the 7" blower.
Is it worth it? Depends. If you already have a nice exhaust system or can find the blower used, it can actually be cheaper than a blow-through turbo. But, you won't make nearly as much power. You will have a very drivable, fun, responsive car though, and it's basically a bolt-on affair.
Is it worth it? Depends. If you already have a nice exhaust system or can find the blower used, it can actually be cheaper than a blow-through turbo. But, you won't make nearly as much power. You will have a very drivable, fun, responsive car though, and it's basically a bolt-on affair.
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I did it because it was fun, and so much easier than a turbo. You just bolt on a blower. As far as I know there are no bolt on turbo setups any more...you have to do your own fab work. An I'm not a fabricator, so for me the best way to go was a bolt-on blower. Great fun!
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Im def wanting to go that rout!!!
But will my RB intake mani bolt to the supercharger, or does that bolt to the motor?
and will I really get the 176 HP out of it with a full exhaust and holly carb?
~andrew
But will my RB intake mani bolt to the supercharger, or does that bolt to the motor?
and will I really get the 176 HP out of it with a full exhaust and holly carb?
~andrew
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i've got a 1/2 bridgeport, holley 650, and a camden 7" blower. still need to tune it, but from what the previous owners (bought it used for $900 with 200 miles on it) say, its a blast to drive with one. plus, s/c whine is teh secks
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Since we have no definitve numbers on this thing i chose to go turbo. I still wanna get a 7inch for another 7 though. There is just no proof of what these things can really do. Wish we had some numbers! Bolt on rocks though best selling point right there.
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The record high hp for the camden was 210 hp by codeblue a few years back running a 7", efi and a microtech. I hit 170 rwhp on a mustang dyno, so the 176 number that Atkins in true. Camdne gives great torque and i wonderful for a daily driver. If you wanna drag race or have dyno challenges than turbo is the best route. Don't be fooled that turbos are cheap though. Consider a quality "new" turbo plus a suitable standalone and you are past the cost of the camden.
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Indeed true. Unless you go totaly used like i am doing. The camden is the best bang for the buck. Also like i said the bolt it on in a weekend aspect is great! i want to go this route soone but money is not always there to plop down 2.5k on a supercharger otherwise i would. sell me yours