I've done a Helluva lot of homework and in the process I've made a few friends - at Bell Engineering (Corky Bell) and some technicians at Magnacharger who are very helpful. Magnacharger is sending a shell MP62 for me to use to do the prototype work. I paid them a $400 deposit to be credited against a new MP62. I need the shell unit to locate the correct mounting position and determine the correct nose drive length.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think I need any more parts. Most of what I need other than stock stuff will have to be made from scratch or store-bought.



That's a misleading term, since boost is somewhat dependant on flow restriction. As an example, if you plug the exhaust, you can build a lot of boost in a hurry - even with a small blower. The better the engine flows air, the less the amount of apparent/indicated boost as measured by manifold pressure. One way to think of boost is available pressure to force air into the cylinders, but another way is to think of it as the amount of restriction to efficient air flow relative to the S/C output. That said, in everyday lingo, I'm looking for 6-8 lbs of boost which should be achievable with the MP62 on a 3.0L without heating the charge air too much. I've considered using an MP90, but I'd have to slow down the pumping rate by using a larger pulley if I want the engine to last - which would also slow down the onset of power. The trade-offs on blower maps are mind-boggling.

I'm not trying to build a race engine - just have a little more power without fear of blowing it to pieces. Maybe if this one works, I'll try an MP90 with mega boost later on a "built" engine.

Frank