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Also a SC, because it's tied to the crank, is a parasitic drag on the engine



*Not Zetec related but I dont care*

Everytime I hear this I laugh my ass off.
Part of my truck buildup will include a 4-71 blower on my slightly modded V8. Pushing a small amount of boost, (Im after the look and sound more than brutal power) I can rely on getting 75 or more HP and massive torque.
Im really gonna be hurting on that small loss of power to turn the blower when Im getting so much more power in return.......
Guess all those race engines with a SC that I see on the track must really be hurting too.
And on the topic of less torque from the SCs, there are different designs of the SC itself, some will give as much as a turbo setup, and some are made for top end power.

IMO, while both are good for power, I would rather have the instant pull of a SC off idle than wait for a turbo. Im a big fan of low-end torque.

rant off....


-Ken V. 1998.5 SE Praire Tan Zetec ATX psycho_bass@hotmail.com Roush springs Roush rear sway bar BAT struts 17" Millie Miglia HT3 and a ton of subtle asthetic mods