Max HorsePower
Discussion
MartinD said:
DodgyDave said:
...........................................................what the
maximum power output is for a charger using a V belt?
I know of a 5.0ltr V8 that puts out 625bhp using a Vortec (12psi/0.75bar) , I'm sure there are others out there producing much more, 800+ maybe ?
Are we referring to a standard V-section belt as found on cars for many years, or a modern multi-ribbed Poly-V belt ??
I dont think Ive seen a blower application using a typical old single V-belt
With a multi-ribbed belt, huge power levels are possible due to extra grip available.
i would go for a poly belt. some of the V8 guys in the states are running 600bhp. the superchargers (normaly Prochargers or Vortech, but Paxton is on its way back) normally requier 45+bhp to drive them! also they have a lot of belt slip isuse with the stock 6rib belts, even with modded higher wrap pullies! most go for 8 or even 12rib pollies!
thanks Chris.
thanks Chris.
A properly designed 6 rib can handle around 600 with no slip.
8 rib more, and 10 rib etc etc.
So much depends on the pulley system and how much belt wrap you can get, and then the blower itself.
I know of a couple of 8-rib cars making well in excess of 800bhp at the crank..
I'm upgrading to 12rib from 10, just for good measure. My belt wrap situation isnt that great though.
8 rib more, and 10 rib etc etc.
So much depends on the pulley system and how much belt wrap you can get, and then the blower itself.
I know of a couple of 8-rib cars making well in excess of 800bhp at the crank..
I'm upgrading to 12rib from 10, just for good measure. My belt wrap situation isnt that great though.
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