Here are some pics of it. Pretty neat kit that I suspect would require no mods at all to the firewall.
I have some paperwork with it.
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| Author: | low n blown [ Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
When I bought the latest project car it came with some spares. Amongst it was a Barry Ekins Supercharger kit. I had never heard of it but apparently it was available in the 60's as a bolt on kit. everything is there including a copy of the original road test advertising the kit. Has anyone ever seen one of these or heard of them? I will take some pics of the whole kit tomorrow and post up. G. |
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| Author: | Mick [ Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Sigh. Jealous. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Nah....oil pay you scrap rates for all of it though.... |
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| Author: | fls1275 [ Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Yes I'm aware of a setup currently fitted to a mini. I think it was even featured in an issue of Mini Experience. I'll see if I can find any further details as I know the owner was looking at doing a rebuild but hasn't started as yet. Wayne |
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| Author: | low n blown [ Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
fls1275 wrote: Yes I'm aware of a setup currently fitted to a mini. I think it was even featured in an issue of Mini Experience. I'll see if I can find any further details as I know the owner was looking at doing a rebuild but hasn't started as yet. Wayne Thanks. Any idea how it goes. Is a pretty big roots blower in the kit, but not a big fan of the manifold design. Runs an SU carb, V belt pulley. Pretty nice for a period bolt on job. |
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| Author: | Monaco [ Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Would love to see this kit, I have a Shorrock kit, so guessing it is similar? |
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| Author: | Monaco [ Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Greg, this might be of interest http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... ?p=5361042 |
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| Author: | low n blown [ Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Thanks Monaco, That's pretty interesting. The kit I have here uses the same roots blower and also uses an SU carby. Fairly sizeable blower, similar to the one I had on the black 850 a few years ago. I will assemble it tomorrow and take some pics. I don't think I will use it so will probably put it up for sale. Somebody may want a period supercharger setup. |
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| Author: | slide [ Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Barry Ekins used to advertise his superchargers in Sports Car World magazine and RCN in the mid to late '60s. He did them for a range of cars including the Austin 1800 which featured in one of his ads. I always dreamed of putting one on my 1800 ute but could never afford it as a student. |
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| Author: | low n blown [ Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Here are some pics of it. Pretty neat kit that I suspect would require no mods at all to the firewall. I have some paperwork with it.
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| Author: | danny_ [ Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Wow. I like that. I rather that over an SC12 for looks alone. |
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| Author: | low n blown [ Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Its a very neat little kit and I look forward to finding out how it goes. Guess the new owner will have to let us know. G. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
It is a great looking kit. Barry Ekins was supposed to be "the man" for superchargers in Sydney in the 60's. |
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| Author: | low n blown [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
Guys the kit has sold to someone on the forum, so its going to a good home. I couldn't see me using it on anything I have here so rather than have it sit on a shelf again its gone to a new home. |
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| Author: | fls1275 [ Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barry Ekins Supercharger Setup |
If the new owner wants some assistance, the person I know with one already fitted has offered to provide assistance if or where he can. Just get the new owner to pm me if he's a member and I'll provide the details of the person I know so they can contact. |
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