[V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is still in...ahem..business.

[DasWolfen at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/11/05 12:20:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
SuffolkD at aol.com writes:

> Ask AND you shall receive:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4518729393&
> fromMakeTrack=true
> I asked how the unit since its updside down with no pulley around it and 
> with 
> the valve train covers on how it could make any power.  I also asked for 
> MotoDyne contact info (for the "install") of course.
> HTH - Scott by BOSTON

 I fail to see the point of your criticism. The only underhood issue thats 
visable is the missing serp belt. Without getting a closer look there is no way 
anyone can give any other criticism. I suspect the reason for the missing belt 
is that Motodyne supplied the owner with pics during the installation, notice 
the outside shots are dated and the underhood shots are not.

 Eaton and Lysholm  superchargers are fully functional in any orientation as 
long as they are close to level from front to rear. This is due to both having 
fully self contained oil resevoirs for the rotor bearings/gears. Both s/c's 
draw air in through the rear bearing plate and discharge out the center of the 
body.  Installing the s/c upside down allows a simplier intake design and a 
larger plenum volume without intruding into the hood. If you closely examine a 
Tbird S/C you will find that its Eaton is also installed upside down with the 
discharge bonnet feeding the intercooler. It also has an intake that would be 
extremely cost prohibitive to duplicate. 

 I have never examined a Motodyne car, nor have I ever talked to them. I've 
heard the horror stories, but I've yet to see a issue with any of the physical 
parts in any pictures. In this case its obvious that you are looking at an S8 
with an S/C installed, other than the belt in a few pics. Criticism of a 
product you have no direct experience with based only on reputation and pictures 
seems less than fair.

 I'll say this about Motodyne....I'd like to get my hands on that intake and 
s/c combo.....cause you can bet it wouldnt take much modification to bolt on a 
PT or ABH.

Keith