I have what may be a silly question but that never stopped me. Why are turbos so much more popular than blowers? I'm building a 292 with 4-71 blower and 3 Rochester 2 barrels for my 53 chevy 1/2 ton pickup. When I go to car shows it seems that turbos rule and just the occasional roots blower engine. To me it seems like a blower is so much simpler. If I want to change my boost I just change the pulley and ignition program. I also don't understand how a restriction in the exhaust is helpful. Also if you are running duel exhaust does it just restrict one bank? It's true that I like the "chicks dig it" look of the roots blower but I'm just trying to learn. Thank you for your time.
