The Torotrak V-Charge variable-drive blower

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  1. Metalman

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    I like the Hansen VDS blower. :D

    "this could become the first supercharger to outperform a turbo for fuel economy and responsiveness."
     
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    I have a JCW Toro snow blower.:snowblower: Guess they are now going to make one that stuffs fuel & air.
     
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    I never thought about this in the past, but I guess it is because screw compressor superchargers are not that common. Refrigeration and air conditioning screw compressors use slide valves to match the load. What is shown in Motor Trend makes it difficult to see if the way they are matching the load is the same method used in refrigeration compressors.
     
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    I'd much rather have the supercharger whine than a waist gate whistle.:Thumbsup:

    I foresee Dave O retrofitting one to Mistress
     
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    My waste gate doesn't whistle?:eek6: Darn I better get my car into the $hop for a new whistle. :lol:
     
  7. Metalman

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    This place can fix you up..... Tell them Bubb Rubb an Lil Sis sent you...

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    Oh man Chuck that is so 2012, I wants a better woooo woooo, maybe a PSSST-PSSST- PSSST!
     
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    Whistle, Duck Call mod....same thing.....
     
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    woooo woooo my frist mod for the Helmet!!
     

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