Are they worth anything? What about the little ones? I can get one super cheap, should I even bother?
Disco
There are a couple guys on the boards here that run the mega blowers and make near 900hp on 509ci. Their cats run 108 and 115. I'd say that's worth something! Teague also uses them on the 740 package. Lots of those running around out there as well. Not saying there aren't better blowers around but the B&M certainly have been proven to be useful in some applications. I also know guys with the smaller 250 blowers that give a nice boost to milder engine setups.
-brian
If you can get a 144 or 174 cheap, they are good little bolt-on power units. Depending on what you want to put it on. They can safely make about an additional 100 HP to a fairly stock motor. They increase and flatten the torque curve.
Cheap should be less than $400. If more than that, skip em.
If you are looking at a 250. Same thing (I run this - but am pushing the upper end of performance). Cheap would be $600. Good used ones sell around $800.
If you can get one super cheap - go for it! You can always sell it later - and it is a nice introduction into blowers.
Like you sig says, you'd rather be blown.
[ February 04, 2003, 04:12 PM: Message edited by: HolyMoly ]
BTW, I just sold my other B&M 250 I got from my dad. It had a superchiller, dual HP 950's, SS hardline, sidesaddle mounted and all linkage, and billet K&N filter (Like the one on my flattie) for $3000.
I was going to put it in the Campbell, but decided that I want a Whipple. My dad moved to a Whipple 3300 and will make way more boost with much lower charge temperatures and their intercooler is more efficient. What this means is that you can make some serious boost on pump gas.
i have a 250 b&m i'll let go cheap. email me and well chat.
pleasantcat:
i have a 250 b&m i'll let go cheap. email me and well chat. You have mail
I had a 177 on my boat when I first got it...after engine rebuild left it off till after break in then reinstalled it ...Blower added about 600rpms and throttle response is greatly improved...I liked it ...but I like my 8/71 more
Gopherrr
pleasantcat:
i have a 250 b&m i'll let go cheap. email me and well chat. what is cheep?
i might be intrested
wink
holyMoly,if you dont mind telling, I'd like to know where you are finding 144/177s for 400.00 and 250s for 6 to 8 hundred. I would buy them all day long for those prices.
Thanks
[ February 17, 2003, 10:55 PM: Message edited by: wsm9808 ]
I'm looking for a 250 megablower or maybe even a little bigger. I like the prices your talking about. I'll buy one right now at the right price. e-mail is keyprop@hotmail.com or phone is 918-245-1222
thanks.
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