ok to answer the bigger of the 2 questions the engine was given to me the supercharger is based on one of my other applications.
The engine (only) has 60hp before supercharging, i am stilling the middle of rebuilding and it is from a 1953 Morris Minor Truck, the engine is 948cc, My friend gave...
Chain Tinsel
Just thought i would throw in my own 2 sense on the comment about bicycle chain not being strong enough to be driven by an engine,
The torque exerted on a front Chain crank of a bicycle is one average 148-200ft/lbs or 190 to 280 nm (for all you metric out there) your average 5hp...