Well Blow Me Down -- Blower on a 1961 Buick at the Golden State Classic Car Show, Paso Robles CA is a photograph by Darin Volpe which was uploaded on June 2nd, 2018.
Well Blow Me Down -- Blower on a 1961 Buick at the Golden State Classic Car Show, Paso Robles CA
Nothing screams hot rod like a gigantic blower and air scoop protruding from the engine compartment of a big classic American car. This massive... more
by Darin Volpe
Title
Well Blow Me Down -- Blower on a 1961 Buick at the Golden State Classic Car Show, Paso Robles CA
Artist
Darin Volpe
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Nothing screams hot rod like a gigantic blower and air scoop protruding from the engine compartment of a big classic American car. This massive supercharger from Hampton Blowers is bolted to the top of the engine on a 1961 Buick Skylark.
The terms blower and supercharger are used interchangeably, and have been in use on car engines since the beginning of the automobile. Superchargers are engine-driven air compressors, generally powered by a belt or chain connected to the crankshaft, designed to increase the air pressure to provide more oxygen to the engine, resulting in significantly more horsepower.
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June 2nd, 2018