Whatever happened to this?? Latham supercharger
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Whatever happened to this?? Latham supercharger http://www.axialflow.com/index.htm <- their new home page
I was doing some research on different types of superchargers and came across the latham supercharger which was done in the late 50's.
Supposedly, this was a very efficient unit which required little parasitic drag to run, and created lower iats.
Anybody heard anything about these?
They quit making them in the late 50's because the technology to produce them cheaply did not exist at the time.
I was doing some research on different types of superchargers and came across the latham supercharger which was done in the late 50's.
Supposedly, this was a very efficient unit which required little parasitic drag to run, and created lower iats.
Anybody heard anything about these?
They quit making them in the late 50's because the technology to produce them cheaply did not exist at the time.
I am old enough to remember the Latham. I image this is a case of a good idea finally meeting the technology to make it work well. Parts back then were cast and now we have multi axis CNC stations that can make stronger, higher tolerance parts
^^^could always read some lol, took this strait off the website.
This lead to the introduction of Dana *** to the formula. The first work done by the two was actually a full size 1800 CFM unit from billet for a 600 cu in aircraft engine. From this experiment came some fresh ideas for the manufacturing presses.
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From what i saw, it is highly efficient, very reliable, puts out little heat....
It seems like it might be something interesting to have....
Besides, the thing has to sound pretty badass too.
And if you look on their website, it seems they are producing ones for.... uugh, imported rice....
It seems like it might be something interesting to have....
Besides, the thing has to sound pretty badass too.
And if you look on their website, it seems they are producing ones for.... uugh, imported rice....
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Custom 6000 series superchargers can still be produced at more attractive pricing than originally sold. This is due to our new manufacturing process. Flows to 2500 CFM can be produced. These are one off compressors and tailored to customer needs.
This is a small 550 cfm unit. Only weighs 11 lbs
In 1997 after realizing that the future belonged to the sport compact market Mr. Paul designed an even smaller unit. No longer having the facilities to build superchargers Richard sought out someone who could manufacture some prototype parts. This lead to the introduction of Dana *** to the formula. The first work done by the two was actually a full size 1800 CFM unit from billet for a 600 cu in aircraft engine. From this experiment came some fresh ideas for the manufacturing presses.
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they had larger units. i remember (i think) it was carcraft or maybe hotrod magazine(1985-1990) that had a 3rd gen TA with one on it. I want to say it made alot of power but was costly(for 80's) for the unit. they had side mounted webers, and other carbs on the front of it. I want to say that the 3rg gen did 180-200mph with built motor. It was suppose to be a very efficient supercharger.
u could add more rings to it to increase the size of the blower. Maybe its day has come.
u could add more rings to it to increase the size of the blower. Maybe its day has come.
