C32 @ 426hp & 593lb/t
Take a look at the Whipple page for the new Mustang blower kit. At 10lbs/sqin, the HO IC version is putting out 475RWHP.
http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/...sp?ProdID=1208
They mention,
"For boost levels over 16lbs, a race belt system will be required."
Instead of using a belt clutch, they use a vacuum bypass, which is a lot easier to implement at high power levels.
I have been to the whipple facility, it's pretty nice. They have an engine dyno & chassis dyno & machine shop. If one could get their attention, they could do some interesting setups for the Mercedes, but they are too busy, with the boats and trucks.
there's a linear relationship between torque and hp.
who cares if a car makes 500 ft lbs torque at 2000 rpm? i'd like that in a tractor yes. give me ~300ft lbs flat between 3500 to 8500 rpm and i will be verry happy.
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Awhile back I had started fabricating very similar top mounted water/air intercoolers for C32. However, other projects and lack of interest stopped the design.



