The Ford Barn

Brian · 11-21-2023, 12:59 AM

What do you guys think?

https://www.frenzelsupercharger.com/

kiwi nz · 11-21-2023, 01:48 AM

Yes please.

petehoovie · 11-21-2023, 01:53 AM

Terry,OH · 11-21-2023, 08:24 AM

very nice

36and63 · 11-21-2023, 09:07 AM

Check this video out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEC...cmNoYXJnZXI%3D

Pat

hotrodcbx · 11-21-2023, 09:16 AM

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Judging by the pulley sizing I see, it appears this centrifigal blower operates at about 50% over engine speed. A ratio of 1 to 1.5. Seems low until I noticed there is a gear driven overdrive on the blower blower housing.

Automotive Stud · 11-21-2023, 10:29 AM

Scott looks cooler IMO, but I probably won't be buying either one any time soon.

GB SISSON · 11-21-2023, 10:33 AM

Sooo cool. Total loss battery ignition? I don't see a mag.

tubman · 11-21-2023, 12:31 PM

It seems the Aussies are still ahead of us for cool flathead stuff.

hotcoupe · 11-21-2023, 01:32 PM

I think the Frenzel is cool as can be, sometime ago I looked into purchasing one. If I remember correctly they were priced around $10,000.00, there is also one being made in the states. My biggest question was, how do you drive the generator?
Tom

Newc · 11-21-2023, 01:53 PM

So why only ONE drive belt?? When are we to see a TRIPLE crankshaft pulley from someone? Even an old McCucllic [?]needs a better crankshaft pulley. Newc

itslow · 11-21-2023, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

It seems the Aussies are still ahead of us for cool flathead stuff.

Aaron Loveless is also reproducing them here in the US.

https://frenzelsuperchargers.com/

Newc · 11-21-2023, 11:38 PM

Here is a photo of a 'Cyclone' -similar set up in a collection in Oregon. Newc

ford38v8 · 11-22-2023, 12:37 AM

I know nothing about blowers, and not much more about anything else, but please tell me why the starter is on the left side? I know the picture is not reversed, because I can at least spell Frenzel.

Brian · 11-22-2023, 01:17 AM

1954 Canadian flatties had the starter on that side. Finally, changing a starter motor in a RHD car is much simplified...lol Yes, Ford Canada kept the flathead one year longer than USA

petehoovie · 11-22-2023, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newc

Here is a photo of a 'Cyclone' -similar set up in a collection in Oregon. Newc

solidaxle · 11-22-2023, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newc

So why only ONE drive belt?? When are we to see a TRIPLE crankshaft pulley from someone? Even an old McCucllic [?]needs a better crankshaft pulley. Newc

Looks like a stock 8ba crank pulley. I would bet it's a work in progress. Looking at the pictures he has some clearance issues to work out.
The distributor looks like it's in the way of using the back sheaves on the upper pulley.This can be over come by the use of a Chevy dissy that the base stands roughly an inch taller and will probably still a need an idler to pull it away even more.
Depending what car it's going in, the water pump hoses will be close to belts.

He probably needs to fab both pulleys.

solidaxle · 11-22-2023, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Sooo cool. Total loss battery ignition? I don't see a mag.

The vacuum distributor he has maybe the best option.

I have a Malloy flat top with mechanical weights and have been considering using a vacuum advance distributor on my S.c.o.t. setup. Reason being, once you stomp on it, the timing will momentarily retard do to lack of vacuum, helping with detonation until the rpm's increase.

corvette8n · 11-22-2023, 08:15 AM

Cool looking blower, but it doesn’t look like it would fit under the hood of many cars.

GB SISSON · 11-22-2023, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxle

The vacuum distributor he has maybe the best option.

I have a Malloy flat top with mechanical weights and have been considering using a vacuum advance distributor on my S.c.o.t. setup. Reason being, once you stomp on it, the timing will momentarily retard do to lack of vacuum, helping with detonation until the rpm's increase.

With my 'total loss ignition' comment, I was referring to the fact that it did not have a means to recharge the battery.

11-21-2023, 12:59 AM	#1
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Frenzel What do you guys think? https://www.frenzelsupercharger.com/ __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

11-21-2023, 01:48 AM	#2
kiwi nz Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 83	Re: Frenzel Yes please.

11-21-2023, 01:53 AM	#3
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,156	Re: Frenzel __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 11-21-2023 at 01:59 AM.

11-21-2023, 08:24 AM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Frenzel very nice

11-21-2023, 09:07 AM	#5
36and63 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 212	Re: Frenzel Check this video out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEC...cmNoYXJnZXI%3D Pat

11-21-2023, 09:16 AM	#6
hotrodcbx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 136	Re: Frenzel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Judging by the pulley sizing I see, it appears this centrifigal blower operates at about 50% over engine speed. A ratio of 1 to 1.5. Seems low until I noticed there is a gear driven overdrive on the blower blower housing.

11-21-2023, 10:29 AM	#7
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: Frenzel Scott looks cooler IMO, but I probably won't be buying either one any time soon.

11-21-2023, 10:33 AM	#8
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,942	Re: Frenzel Sooo cool. Total loss battery ignition? I don't see a mag. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-21-2023, 12:31 PM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Frenzel It seems the Aussies are still ahead of us for cool flathead stuff.

11-21-2023, 01:32 PM	#10
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 694	Re: Frenzel I think the Frenzel is cool as can be, sometime ago I looked into purchasing one. If I remember correctly they were priced around $10,000.00, there is also one being made in the states. My biggest question was, how do you drive the generator? Tom

11-21-2023, 01:53 PM	#11
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: Frenzel So why only ONE drive belt?? When are we to see a TRIPLE crankshaft pulley from someone? Even an old McCucllic [?]needs a better crankshaft pulley. Newc

11-22-2023, 12:37 AM	#14
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Frenzel I know nothing about blowers, and not much more about anything else, but please tell me why the starter is on the left side? I know the picture is not reversed, because I can at least spell Frenzel. __________________ Alan

11-22-2023, 01:17 AM	#15
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: Frenzel 1954 Canadian flatties had the starter on that side. Finally, changing a starter motor in a RHD car is much simplified...lol Yes, Ford Canada kept the flathead one year longer than USA __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

11-22-2023, 08:15 AM	#19
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: Frenzel Cool looking blower, but it doesn’t look like it would fit under the hood of many cars.