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The Current Axialflow Supercharger

Left is a 4 stage 550 CFM compressor. This is a typical unit that could be for any installation requiring it's characteristics. This happens to be a development unit, it can be front or rear inlet. The radial inlet/outlet can be timed in any of three planes. The nose/transmission housing/mounting point can be timed in any of 8 positions. The can is shown for size comparison. This unit weighs 11 Lbs.

These compressors are built entirely from billet bar stock, there are no castings anywhere. Due to this we have complete flexibility in design. While we don't make a new design for every blower we can customize the flow and pressure at will. Our machining process is highly flexible but it does require that the part design have certain parameters. It is possible to build these for almost all applications up to the limit of the envelop. Where that limit is we can only speculate.

Currently we have built 450, 550, 650 CFM units. These have all been axial rear inlet and front radial outlet. We have built them in reverse rotation on the 450 CFM units. Right hand rotation in all other sizes.
 


LATHAM SUPERCHARGER

As stated in the history section Latham started axial flow supercharging. While Richard Paul is the heir apparent to all things Latham it is not a subsidiary of Axialflow Engineering. It is Affiliated by being where Mr. Paul works. As such we offer services for old Latham blowers even though they are no longer produced. 

  • Florida units: Very few parts are still available for these blowers. We have no belts except for the 1.5 wide SBC using the FI manifold. Some service can be provided for these. Units that have been disassembled by others cannot be serviced.
     

  • California built units: These can be fully serviced and most parts are available. Belts are available as well as carb adapters. Units that have been disassembled by others cannot be serviced.
     

  • Full size billet blowers (6000 series) can be serviced and most parts are available.
     

  • Custom 6000 series superchargers can still be produced at more attractive pricing than originally sold. This is due to our new manufacturing process. Flows to 2500 CFM can be produced. These are one off compressors and tailored to customer needs.


Axialflow Supercharger
We are currently continuing development of these units to achieve the best possible performance in the off design area. This is not the normal design process when developing a compressor of this style. In industrial and aero usage there is a much narrower operating band. Therefore a lot of research has gone into finding the best aerodynamic configuration.

Applications are being studied for the Mazda Rx-8 and the Honda S2000.



 


 

 

 

 

Axialflow Engineering Master Cylinder Brace

The
Axialflow Master Cylinder Brace was developed to eliminate the soft pedal that the RX-8 exhibits under hard braking.

The reason for this is the very thin material used for the firewall and brake boosters. You can watch this under static conditions by having someone press the brake pedal while you watch the master cylinder under the hood.

Our billet 6061 aluminum brace is CNC machined to a shape developed with our CAD and FEA software.

By utilizing the shock tower studs secured with special “extension nuts” the brace is utilizing the leverage of its own depth to get rock solid feel.

The brace installation is about 30 minutes by anyone with minimal skills. You’ll need a 1 3/4 or 1 ½ hose saw plus a 14 mm and 7/8" socket and 17mm end wrench. That’s it.

Introductory offer for the first 100 units $70.00 plus $12.00 shipping/handling. Choose blue, red or raw.

Note: May not work with some after market strut braces. If not sure check with sales.

For left hand drive only.


Axialflow 2004+ Mazda RX-8 Master Cylinder Brace:

Price: $70.00
Domestic Shipping: $12.00
CA State Sales Tax Only: 8.25%



 

Benefits:

  • Eliminate the soft pedal that the RX-8 exhibits under hard braking.

 

 

Axialflow Engineering Shifters

The
Axialflow Engineering Shifter is the best made anywhere by anyone. Typical construction is 303 stainless steel shafts, machined in house on our modern CNC equipment. Attached components are of like materials. Polymer parts are typically CNC machined from DuPont Delrin, an engineering polymer. Pivot pins are hardened to 60 on the Rockwell C scale. The engineering is aimed at optimizing the geometry for the shortest shift practical for road driving. We concentrate on "feel" or "quality" of the movement. Typically there is a reduction in the height of the knob for a better ergonomic relationship with the driver. The factory has to make compromises for the driver who is really not the sports type. We cater to the small segment who are looking for a real relationship with their car. It is hard to express the accuracy of placement and if you track your car this means better times. All Axialflow Shifters are warranted for the life of the car to the original buyer. If it ever wears or fails we will fix or replace it free, no questions asked. All you pay is the S&H, same as when you bought it. While we can't express the feeling, our customers can.

Axialflow 2004+ Mazda RX-8 Shift Kits:

Price: $259.00
Domestic Shipping: $12.00
CA State Sales Tax Only: 8.25%


Benefits:
  • Reduce gear stick throw by 29% (compared to stock).
  • Reduces the time it takes you to change gears, improving your driving performance.
  • Improves "feel" of the gearbox, reducing the chance of missed shifts.

Sales in Australia and Europe are handled through Hymee Enhanced.
You should contact them direct if you live in any of those country.
For Australia:
www.hymee.com/rx8
For Europe:
www.enginepsd.com/Hymee.htm

Just to quote a few happy customers:

  • "Rifle bolt sure."
  • "Makes the car go from transportation to sports car"
  • "Tried my friends stock equipped car today and really glad to get back in mine, now he is ordering one."
  • "I always had trouble with first to seconds shifts, now it is perfect."
  • "I never thought the 5 to 6 shift quite right now I don't even know I'm making it. "

Click Here for the Axialflow Mazda RX-8 Short Shifter DIY...
 

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