Secrets of the McCulloch VS57 Supercharger
With 275 hp at 4,800 rpm (.95 hp per CID, note) and 333 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm, the supercharged Golden Hawk was declared one of the hottest U.S. cars on the road in 1957. As McCulloch’s automotive line shifted to the Paxton Products label in 1956-57, taking Robert McCulloch’s middle name, supercharger production continued with ...
11 Cars You Didn't Realize Came With Factory-Added Superchargers
2024年9月6日 · But before that switch, one could order a T-Bird in 1957 with an extra helping of horsepower thanks to a McCulloch/Paxton centrifugal supercharger, which boosts pressure using an impeller...
McCulloch Supercharger History - VS57 Mcculloch Supercharger
McCulloch themselves reported in 1955 that Benson Ford had driven a McCulloch powered Thunderbird and was very impressed, and also reported in early 1956 that more than 50% of the VS57 supercharger installations were to Ford Thunderbirds.
Early McColloch Supercharger, Part 1 - Street Rodder Magazine - MotorTrend
2013年10月16日 · In 1939 McCulloch spun the blower even faster to meet the demands of the larger Mercury engine, effectively turning a 239ci engine with 6.13:1 compression ratio into about a 310ci mill with 8.2:1...
Supercharged Kaiser’s - VS57 Mcculloch Supercharger
The two cars made an interesting comparison, for they were equipped very differently. The California car had Hydra-Matic and power steering; the Ohio car, overdrive, standard steering, and tubeless tires. Far and away the most interesting piece of equipment on both cars was the McCulloch supercharger.
1953 McCulloch Supercharged Corvette
To turn the 1953 Corvette into a high-performance sports car, McCulloch Motors created an experimental supercharged model. Two such cars were developed as a possible solution to raise the specific output of original ‘blue flame’ inline-6 that produced less horsepower than the competing Ford Thunderbird.
The 1930s McCulloch Superchargers - VS57 Mcculloch Supercharger
In this post, we’ll explore the 1930s McCulloch superchargers, their significance, and some notable models. Overview: The VS-57 was one of the earliest McCulloch superchargers, designed for flathead V8 engines. Key Features: It featured a compact design, belt-driven operation, and a unique bypass system for increased efficiency.
The McCulloch VS57 Supercharger - Chevy C10 Truck Forums
2023年5月10日 · With 275 hp at 4,800 rpm (.95 hp per CID, note) and 333 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm, the supercharged Golden Hawk was declared one of the hottest U.S. cars on the road in 1957. As McCulloch’s automotive line shifted to the Paxton Products label in 1956-57, taking Robert McCulloch’s middle name, supercharger production continued with ...
Early McCulloch Supercharger, Part 2 - Street Rodder Magazine - MotorTrend
2013年11月25日 · McCulloch endowed all but its earliest superchargers with a means to heat the rotor housing. The rotor housing offered in 1937 looks like a hamburger bun with coolant ports on the side. The...
The History of Paxton Automotive | Paxton Superchargers
Innovator Robert Paxton McCulloch in 1937 introduced his original centrifugal supercharger, a giant pancake-looking device that mounted directly to the intake manifold of Ford flat head engines. His first reciprocating ball design was developed as an air pump in 1943 for the U.S. Navy to circulate air inside America’s submarines during World ...