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Eaton M112 Inlet Manifold
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:15 pm
by topcatcustom
Hi, I have a M112 blower that I am going to try and modify to fit on my 3.9 RV8, I also have an Edelbrock Performer inlet manifold.... I don't want to waste it though by doing the wrong thing as I am thinking:
On one hand an offenhouser 360 would be a lot better suited due to its simplicity and design..
On the other hand the EP has excellent design for even distribution to all cylinders which gets over the problem of feeding all cylinders equally!
Anyone help?!?!
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:35 pm
by kiwicar
Is the eaton normally used wet (ie suck throegh) ?
Mike
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:45 am
by Eliot
kiwicar wrote:Is the eaton normally used wet (ie suck throegh) ?
Mike
not as far as i'm aware - sits on top of the jag engine - injectors are in the manifold.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:27 am
by topcatcustom
No it is dry however I have done a bit of homework and it should be fine running wet- and aluminium and teflon are fine with petrol! Really really just hoping there isnt any backfires cos I guess you could say goodbye to the blower then and try and find it afterwards!
I have seen some funny setups like people just making a flange and piping away from the 'charger so my EP should be ok I'm hoping with an adapter plate...
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:56 am
by Blown v8
i had the offy 360 modified for a 4-71, when i had the blower freshened up by UK BLOWERS they talked me into using the EP manifold, that they adapted for me.It not only sits lower, it is more powerful
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:37 am
by topcatcustom
Brilliant thanks for that, what blower did you have? Just got a lovely hilborne style black scoop with alu detail for sittin atop the 4bbl
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:14 pm
by Blown v8
thanks for the offer but iam sorted !
still got the blower an overdriven 4-71 GMC
running 8psi
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:15 pm
by Rossco
The Eaton wont run wet as the bearings are not sealed.
The petrol will clean them out and it'll sieze within a couple of hundred miles.
I've run an Eaton M112 so have experience of this.
I also still have a prototype manifold which can be used with injection. Sits no higher than the normal plenum but you would need an extra long extension for the M112.
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:11 am
by topcatcustom
Sealed for life bearings? I know a chap who only does bearings every day...?!
Please say "should be fine"!!!
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:28 am
by chodjinn
does 'sealed for life' cover being exposed to volatile erosive petrol though? I have sealed bearings in my DH bike, but i wouldn't put them anywhere near anything that could eat the seals away!
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:53 pm
by Rossco
chodjinn wrote:does 'sealed for life' cover being exposed to volatile erosive petrol though? I have sealed bearings in my DH bike, but i wouldn't put them anywhere near anything that could eat the seals away!
Exactly.
Don't go there with an Eaton, you'll regret it.
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:37 pm
by topcatcustom
I spoke to the chap and he can get sealed bearings with which the seal is neoprene and resistant to pretty much everything.
If the old Wade blowers were common I would use one of those instead! Anyone got a spare?!?!
*There are loads of blowers in the states but shipping costs a fortune!! - only 1 thing for it- move over there!!!
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:29 pm
by Rossco
I'm about to bring another consignment of kit in from the USA. If you can get a blower to Chicago I can bring it over for £80
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:38 am
by topcatcustom
Wow that sounds very tempting- there are a few 4-71 blowers on ebay in the states, how long do I have?!
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:34 am
by chodjinn
dont think neoprene is resistant to petrol. Its just not worth the risk.