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Old 08-18-2009, 08:26 PM
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how much boost are you guys getting from the 6-rib puuley set up ?
Old 08-20-2009, 05:21 AM
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How much boost the blower can produce depends on many variables.
* Cubic inch. The larger the engine the less boost it will make with a supercharger.
* Headers and exhaust. A better flowing system will produce less boost, requires a smaller pulley to regain the loss in boost. Ultimately though, more power will be gained.
* Camshaft and heads. A camshaft with some overlap will leak out some boost through the valves. Better flowing heads react a lot like a better flowing exhaust system.
* Altitude. Elevation plays a big part in how much boost is produced. Those people living in the higher elevations have to spin the blower harder to see boost.
* Condition of engine. An engine with real good sealing rings will ultimately produce more boost than one with worn rings.
* Rpm. An engine that is spun up higher in the rpm range will normally produce more boost. Bob
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Are you asking at what point do you switch to a 8 rib setup to overcome belt slip with a 6 rib? I'd say anything over 7-8 psi
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Yes,but has anybody ran say 10# on a 347 forged,317 heads,zo6 cam,...
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If I were you I would go the 8 rib route cause you are going to want to go faster and then you will be ready. I would say 7-8 psi will be ok on a 6 rib.
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I am making 8-10psi on my P1SC kit with the stock ATI 6-rib setup, and an old modified MMS crank pulley. I do need to keep an eye on the belt tension though.

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Up to 10, possible. Past 10 I'd look into a eight rib.
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7 psi daily driven otherwise belt to tight and tensioner pulley heats up and seizes.
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I have 7# on the stock engine no prob.Just wanted to know how high before slipping starts.
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so what combos are you guys using on the 6 rib to get 8 lbs?
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12 psi
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you could run an overdrive crank pulley. then you can run a larger supercharger pulley and get the same boost
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Maybe i should have asked how to get 10# with 6 rib .
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Yes SKI I need to know too because I am not spending the money on an 8 rib. Need a 9".



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