It's been a while since I've thought about all this stuff. I've wanted to run an Eaton supercharger on a 300 for a long time. I'm working on a long term project now so I might as well go ahead and go with the supercharged 300 in it. I'm not an EFI guy so it's going to be a blow thru carb/s set up. Oh and I'll most likely be running E85. :mrgreen: For anyone not familiar with my project It's a 1984 F250 4x4 chassis that I shortened the wheelbase 45" and am mounting a 1954 F100 body on. When it's done it will probably weigh in around 5500-6000 pounds. It's going to be my year round driver, work truck, play toy. :mrgreen:
I have a some ideas, a few questions and concerns.
I'm considering two different set ups right now:
1. The first is a M112 with an air to water intercooler and a single 4V carb.
With a single 4V how much of a problem will #1 & #6 cylinder leaning out be?
Even though it's more complex would a dual carb set up be a safer set up to run?
2. The second would be two M90 superchargers, each feeding it's own carb. Each carb and M90 would have a completely separate water to air intercooler set up. If I go this way I don't plan to have any balance tube between the two intake manifold sections. So it would be like two supercharged 150 c.i. 3 cylinders. :rolflmao: This set up is more complex but I think it would give even better throttle response. I also think with the dual carbs it would be less likely to lean out the end cylinders and burn a piston.
Can anyone see any issues this system might cause?
My plan is to build the system and get it set up on a very mild long block and limit the boost to keep the engine alive for a while. Once I get the truck on the road and drivable I'll start building a stronger short block and hopefully I'll be able to buy an aluminum head from Mike when he gets them done. 8)
I have a some ideas, a few questions and concerns.
I'm considering two different set ups right now:
1. The first is a M112 with an air to water intercooler and a single 4V carb.
With a single 4V how much of a problem will #1 & #6 cylinder leaning out be?
Even though it's more complex would a dual carb set up be a safer set up to run?
2. The second would be two M90 superchargers, each feeding it's own carb. Each carb and M90 would have a completely separate water to air intercooler set up. If I go this way I don't plan to have any balance tube between the two intake manifold sections. So it would be like two supercharged 150 c.i. 3 cylinders. :rolflmao: This set up is more complex but I think it would give even better throttle response. I also think with the dual carbs it would be less likely to lean out the end cylinders and burn a piston.
Can anyone see any issues this system might cause?
My plan is to build the system and get it set up on a very mild long block and limit the boost to keep the engine alive for a while. Once I get the truck on the road and drivable I'll start building a stronger short block and hopefully I'll be able to buy an aluminum head from Mike when he gets them done. 8)
OMG.ANOTHER mad scientist among us.Rock on Ted.Good luck.Have fun.Keep us posted.Post pictures.PLEASE.
