roush cars in stock and super stock

Evan Smith · 09-11-2008, 12:26 PM

All,

Why should blower speed be montored or limited? Turbo impeller rpm/boost pressure is not monitored or limited in turbo applications, or current blower applications, nor is rpm monitored or limited in a naturally aspirated combination. There is certainly power to be had by revving a n/a engine higher than stock, so why is that allowed? The blower is a part of the engine, and if it can legally be manipulated within the rules for better performance than so be it. Most of you run underdrive pulleys for your alternator, why? Because there is power to be had. So, the same rule should be in place for blowers.

You are all playing tech director and rule maker without taking into consideration your own combinations. If you are going to comment then look at the whole, not just your own agenda. Of course, everyone is worried that a blower car will dominate, but it's just a car with an engine and the AHFS will take care of it if it is underrated. Yes, NHRA will have to monitor performance for runaway combinations, just as they do or don't do with other engines.

Please look at both sides of the fence before commenting, that is all I ask.

Evan

09-11-2008, 12:26 PM	#11
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: roush cars in stock and super stock All, Why should blower speed be montored or limited? Turbo impeller rpm/boost pressure is not monitored or limited in turbo applications, or current blower applications, nor is rpm monitored or limited in a naturally aspirated combination. There is certainly power to be had by revving a n/a engine higher than stock, so why is that allowed? The blower is a part of the engine, and if it can legally be manipulated within the rules for better performance than so be it. Most of you run underdrive pulleys for your alternator, why? Because there is power to be had. So, the same rule should be in place for blowers. You are all playing tech director and rule maker without taking into consideration your own combinations. If you are going to comment then look at the whole, not just your own agenda. Of course, everyone is worried that a blower car will dominate, but it's just a car with an engine and the AHFS will take care of it if it is underrated. Yes, NHRA will have to monitor performance for runaway combinations, just as they do or don't do with other engines. Please look at both sides of the fence before commenting, that is all I ask. Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK