Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
Boost Level and A/f Ratios >

Boost Level and A/f Ratios

Notices

Boost Level and A/f Ratios

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-28-2008 | 11:27 AM
  #11  
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,519
Likes: 31
Default

All the carbs "know" is more air is going through them. The amount of fuel delivered at this higher air flow depends on carb setup and could easily be a lower A/F.

Lots of possibilities for no RPM increase but one reason may be that the extra 2 psi is mostly due to heat and air density has not increased much.
tomcat is offline  
Reply
Old 07-29-2008 | 07:26 PM
  #12  
blue thunder's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 6
From: IBX
Default

Yes, I was afraid that may be the case tomcat. But I was hoping because the the relatively low rotor speed I am turning (even at the higher boost) that would not happen. I am at ~10k rpm and the stock 525sc I believe ran 12k rpm, both with no innercoolers. I'll have to try the larger pulleys again (9.3k rpm) to see if the rpm still remains unchanged. There are just so many variable when trying to water test this stuff, getting meaniful comparisons run to run can be a challenge.

Thanks for all the input.

BT
blue thunder is offline  
Reply
Old 07-29-2008 | 11:58 PM
  #13  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,241
Likes: 2,490
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

The stock 525SC runs the 177 blower at a 2:1 ratio. At 5200 engine rpms, the blower is at 10400rpms. Max recommended rpm for the Wieand blower is 12500 rpms(if I remember right). I was spinning mine at 2.5:1 (7.5#) for right around 13000rpms. Just change the lube often.
Griff is online now  
Reply
Old 07-30-2008 | 04:36 PM
  #14  
blue thunder's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 6
From: IBX
Default

I bought some 525sc take off 177s and they came with 3.070" upper pulleys and 7" lowers. I assumed because the upper pulleys were splined that these must have been the originals. I can only find keyed pulleys in the aftermarket. Anyway, thanks for the correction. I did have 2:1 in my notes from winter research but guessed that must have been wrong.
blue thunder is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BKSAE
General Q & A
8
10-04-2008 08:49 AM
1 MAIDEN AMERICA
General Q & A
1
03-03-2007 10:44 AM
kevin285
General Q & A
2
10-12-2003 10:06 AM
homan
General Q & A
7
07-27-2003 06:59 PM
Nordicflame
General Q & A
4
05-25-2002 08:56 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.