1988 “Blower” Bentley

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

1988 Bentley Turbo R

VIN SCBZS02B3JCX24090

Originally built for the chairman of a west coast supermarket chain who wanted the ultimate sleeper. He wanted it fast but with stock appearance.

Engine

Chevrolet 675 horsepower, 02ci Tonowanda Big Block with square port iron heads

Paxton Centrifugal Supercharger

GM based ECM high current processor w/ Fuel Injection Specialties chip

New (June 2014) heavy-duty custom radiator

Heavy-duty engine oil cooler

Fuel System

Bosch hi-flow fuel injectors

Mallory HP1100F1 hi-capacity (up to 1000hp) fuel pump

#8 braided stainless fuel hoses

Fram hi-flow in-line filter assembly

Twin filtration (pre & post pump)

NOS Nitrous Oxide System with progressive controller. Bottle in trunk.

Exhaust

Custom inter-frame headers

Over-axle, ustom 2 ½” aluminized tubing

Dynomax “shorty” hi-flow mufflers

Borla Stainless dual tip outlets

Transmission

GM TH400 3-speed automatic w/ custom auto/manual valve body

Continental Convertor 2500 rpm pro-stall convertor

Gear Vender add-on Overdrive unit w/ speed sensitive auto-engagement & manual overdrive

Heavy-duty industrial strength customer driveshaft w/ HD Spicer U-joints and driveshaft loop

Rear Axle and Suspension

Custom Ford 9” with Air Bag support

Custom adjustable 4-link rear suspension w/ urethane bushings throughout

Nodular Iron center section with Aluminum “Big Bearing” pinion support

Richmond 3.70 gears

Auburn Pro-Series Posi-traction

Currie Enterprises 31 spline high-alloy axles

Custom Bilstein gas rear shocks by Shocktek of PA

Wheels and Tires

Factory Alloys with new (June 2014) Nitto NT555 R275/40-17 high performance radials.

Brakes

Quad-piston, win-caliper (per rotor) factory front brakes

Wilwood Discs and Rotors in rear

Twin diaphragm boosted master cylinder just ahead of rear axle

Braided stainless lines at every flex point

Interior

1000 watt Alpine stereo

All leather interior

Custom fitted sheepskin seat covers ($3000 new)

Paint and interior in excellent condition. New HD battery. All the standard Bentley amenities, uxury and comfort, ith astounding performance (with Nitrous – frightening!).

EXCESSIVE HORSEPOWER IS BARELY ENOUGH!!!