Supercharging Small Engines
Most
small engines used to power recreational vehicles and small
cars don't have engine compartment space and/or can't tolerate
high engine compartment heat caused by turbochargers, even if
a small turbo can be found at reasonable price. So small superchargers
are the logical alterative. Unfortunately no inexpensive small
superchargers have ever been available, so back in 2001 our
group launched a project to produce an affordable small blower
for the tens of millions of engines the supercharger industry
has ignored. The resulting Gator supercharger is impressive
-- better than anyone could have anticipated. It produces industry
level 5-6 psi performance (safe on almost any engine with 8
to 1 or less compression), runs cool without expensive, bulky
intercoolers, and is so simple almost any backyard mechanic
can build one with common tools. No welding or lathe work is
required (except for a shaft any machine shop can make). Only
a small bench top drill press is recommended, which can be bought
for less than a hundred dollars if you don't have access to
one.
This do-it-yourself book details development and construction
of small superchargers to fit almost any engine under 3 liters.
It starts with a short history of the McCulloch/Paxton superchargers
which we Studebaker fans have worked with since the 1960s, then
into belt drive turbos, and finally the new Toro dual side impeller
based Gator Supercharger. Hundreds of pages of valuable technical
information, photos, and drawings available nowhere else. These
superchargers can be used with draw-through or blow-through
carbureted systems and this subject is allso detailed in the
book. It DOES NOT cover fuel injection systems because of the
potential costs and complications of using OEM units with boost.
The Supercharging Small Engines Book is $14.95 plus $5.00 priority
mail shipping. (Check, Money Order, or PayPal) I DO NOT SHIP
OUTSIDE THE U.S. DUE TO THE HIGH COSTS. Send Your payment to...
Dick Datson
930 N.Tamiami Trail #611
Sarasota, FL 34236-4069
