LATHAM Axial Flow Supercharger Bench Test and Brief History

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  • čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
  • I’ll be posting a video on the full history of Latham Axial Flow Superchargers and how we got this one. #shorts #supercharger #history
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Komentáře • 54

  • @wildman318
    @wildman318 Před 2 měsíci +30

    I’d really like to see more videos of this supercharger

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci +5

      I'm putting together a history video on Latham Superchargers...it's been a fun research project. Should have the video up in the next few days.

  • @robs93jdmaccord
    @robs93jdmaccord Před 2 měsíci +17

    When your supercharger can sound like an air raid siren 👏

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I can't even imagine what this thing would sound like at 35,000 rpm.

  • @billiewender49
    @billiewender49 Před 2 měsíci +11

    That is FUNNY, it is #427 and it fits a Ford Big block.

  • @seandayma
    @seandayma Před 2 měsíci +7

    That's a really cool piece of history.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      I've enjoyed researching it. Pretty wild piece...looking forward to telling its story!

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Very interesting! ❤️💯👍

  • @spamanator666
    @spamanator666 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Legendary piece of speed equipment!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      I'm looking forward to telling the story of Latham Superchargers...pretty wild that so few were built, even though they were very well promoted and marketed by the big magazines of the '50s and '60s.

  • @jonathangehman4005
    @jonathangehman4005 Před 2 měsíci +3

    DUDE! Those suckers are AWESOME! I can't wait for more about this.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I've really enjoyed researching it. Should be a pretty extensive video.

  • @heathhill7802
    @heathhill7802 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That's cool, I live near that place

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      Nice! Wish I could go back in time to see the Latham shop.

  • @riddler3856
    @riddler3856 Před měsícem +1

    I had a 1959 Chevy wagon 235 6 cyl..as a kid, back in 1972. I found a twin single barrel intake with carbs. I ran it in that wagon. Made great HP. I understand at the time it was early corvette manifold. If I only had it now, it's part of History.

  • @jericbrogdon
    @jericbrogdon Před 2 měsíci +1

    Somewhere there's a Dentside Ford with a 390ci FE dying for that unit.

  • @scottflesia363
    @scottflesia363 Před 2 měsíci +3

    They made newer ones in the 80's I think. Super bitchin'.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes sir, the company sold and the new owner made some newer kits for Camaros and Firebirds.

  • @scottgoodman5829
    @scottgoodman5829 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Yep I'm here for the video on this super charger!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Should have it posted in the next few days...it's been a pretty intense research project.

  • @nikki5399
    @nikki5399 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Definitely want to see more!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      This has been a fun research project. Looking forward to telling the story of Latham Superchargers!

  • @davidkurimski6122
    @davidkurimski6122 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow, that's a BEAST.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      It's an awesome piece...I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to buy one.

  • @glytchd
    @glytchd Před 2 měsíci +2

    When machines were built by men and engineering required a visionary mind. True science is often Art in design.

    • @comancheclub3449
      @comancheclub3449 Před 2 měsíci

      Just imagine what they could have accomplished if only they had a robust DEI and HR program. 😩

  • @Robert-mn8gc
    @Robert-mn8gc Před 3 dny

    This is the Biggest Latham Supercharger l have seen. Have seen quite a few small block versions in Corvettes 327 & The Ford Baby Bird .
    These Superchargers only rob approx 20hp from the motor .
    A fella in California bought the rights 2 continue building these .
    Really Looking 4ward 2 Ur future videos 😅 Robert Australia 🇦🇺

  • @vaulttech8337
    @vaulttech8337 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Bro id love yo hear that on an FE screaming 😂

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes, I really want to see and hear this thing running on an engine...couldn't resist the temptation to spin it up with my impact.

  • @ianmedlin2759
    @ianmedlin2759 Před 2 měsíci

    So cool

  • @Mint_drake
    @Mint_drake Před 2 měsíci +5

    Does it function similar to the compressor stage of a turbojet engine?

    • @smh9902
      @smh9902 Před 2 měsíci

      Exactly.

    • @Mint_drake
      @Mint_drake Před 2 měsíci

      @@smh9902 ah cool! I didn't want to assume. I know just enough to get myself in trouble

  • @RDEnduro
    @RDEnduro Před 2 měsíci +8

    Its like art but better

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      Agreed! Art that makes noise is always a good thing.

  • @quagmiredavis4117
    @quagmiredavis4117 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Lets see it on a 427 in action

  • @Cherokee93
    @Cherokee93 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Put it on one

  • @chrish2021
    @chrish2021 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Call me stupid but why does it look like it is mounted in the middle of a boxer engine?

    • @user-kn8pq9ru7s
      @user-kn8pq9ru7s Před 2 měsíci +5

      Those are carburetors it’s only the intake no motor

    • @chrish2021
      @chrish2021 Před 2 měsíci

      @user-kn8pq9ru7s holy cow. My short search revealed single or dual...but creativity prevails. Thank you.

  • @nessie42786
    @nessie42786 Před 5 dny

    One or two on eBay. One has 4 side drafts.

  • @thebigjondaddy
    @thebigjondaddy Před 2 měsíci +2

    Easley much more preferred than some plastic type shit made now days.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      Agreed! This thing was built super tough.

  • @jimmyj2563
    @jimmyj2563 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What about Norman superchargers???

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      Is Norman the Australian fellow? Haven't seen a lot of information about those.

  • @bill2629
    @bill2629 Před měsícem +1

    It's RPM, not RPMs

  • @servicetrucker5564
    @servicetrucker5564 Před 13 dny

    Bearings sound kinda dry

  • @mattlead9436
    @mattlead9436 Před 2 měsíci

    Is it for sale?

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 měsíci

      Not currently for sale, but I would probably entertain an offer on it. Definitely one of our more expensive pieces in the collection.