Roots type in a 3rd gen
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Roots type in a 3rd gen I have an 86 iroc i just put a 360cu.in forged bottom end. Im going to get some times in it then im putting it back under the knife. For some heads, a fuel cell, and an intake and carb (or a roots blower since it comes with an intake.) i was thinking procharger but its over played i wanna do a diff route around my area. Has anyone done a roots type on a turd gen car? DO i have to cut at all?
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Originally Posted by 1970judge
I have an 86 iroc i just put a 360cu.in forged bottom end. Im going to get some times in it then im putting it back under the knife. For some heads, a fuel cell, and an intake and carb (or a roots blower since it comes with an intake.) i was thinking procharger but its over played i wanna do a diff route around my area. Has anyone done a roots type on a turd gen car? DO i have to cut at all?
Oh yeah your gonna need to be choppin that hood like a mother what size are you going to go with?
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A 6 would be good for a mild HP level, if it's a killer drag only than maybe an 8.
There is no way to get any roots under a hood.
I'm going with a pro-charger when I ever get around to my next project, don't blow it off so quick, it is the latest technology, and works great.
Good luck, keep plugging away.
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A 6 would be good for a mild HP level, if it's a killer drag only than maybe an 8.
There is no way to get any roots under a hood.
I'm going with a pro-charger when I ever get around to my next project, don't blow it off so quick, it is the latest technology, and works great.
Good luck, keep plugging away.
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When it comes to looks back in the EARLY 90's I saw a hot pink 90-92 Z with a chrome roots coming out of the hood. The collor looked great (really it did) and so did the blower.
I am NOT a fan of blowers like prochargers with carbs but the look of a roots coming out of the hood can't be beat.
I am NOT a fan of blowers like prochargers with carbs but the look of a roots coming out of the hood can't be beat.
You also need to take into consideration that from the factory the engine in a 3rd gen is off center, it is offset rougly 2-3'' toward the pass. side. So the blower would not be in the center of the hood
