When it comes to the traditional roots-style supercharger, there are three schools of thought. Some want the blower strictly for the looks, and who can blame them? Seriously, nothing looks meaner than a blower sticking through the hood, but for some, that message is more about the bark than the bite. For others, the visual appeal takes a back seat to the power gains. Superchargers are capable of some serious power, and what good is looking the part if you can’t back it up, right? The final group wants it all—the bark, the bite, heck, the whole dang dog. They want their blown small-block to look and sound as tough as can be, then serve up a serious can of whoop ass when the dinner bell rings. Luckily, a Weiand…
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Engine Masters (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2017