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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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whats the difference between those and other Pos D blowers?

they are roots, correct? They seem huge, how come no one uses them on our cars?
http://www.blowerdriveservice.com/
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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They simply wont fit....Have you ever seen the blower a top fuel dragster ot top fuel funny car??? Thats a 14-71...though longer its still around the same height as a 6-71 or 8-71.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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other then the size i mean? Are they just larger versions of our roots blowers?
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Here's a blower kit for your GTO Johny

http://www.fat57.com/fatgtopics.htm

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Too big, not very efficient, if you're looking for low-mid power look at something like a whipple blower (screw type). If you want mid - top end power look at a procharger.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Here's a blower kit for your GTO Johny

http://www.fat57.com/fatgtopics.htm

Lol that's awesome. I'd **** if I ever saw a GTO like that!
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Originally Posted by RAGENZ28
Too big, not very efficient, if you're looking for low-mid power look at something like a whipple blower (screw type). If you want mid - top end power look at a procharger.
Dont start him on twin screws lol.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Dont start him on twin screws lol.
lol. i see you know how i roll.Twin screws make me wish i had me 2 peckers!!
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Honestly they can make some monster numbers but for the size unless you have a prostreet car its not worth it.
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