Snowblower conversion question.

[Lew L]

So I already have a hot rod blower. A 10 HP motor on a 5 HP 24" frame, which after an impeller and governor mod ,works pretty good. But my ? is:

Do any of you snowblower experts think a 2 stage machine could be converted to a 3 stage blower with a few ( expensive ) parts??????

Lew L

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

So I already have a hot rod blower. A 10 HP motor on a 5 HP 24" frame, which after an impeller and governor mod ,works pretty good. But my ? is:

Do any of you snowblower experts think a 2 stage machine could be converted to a 3 stage blower with a few ( expensive ) parts??????

Lew L

I had a distance throwing issue with mine ….. I added hard rubber extensions to the existing metal paddles on the impeller …. they come much closer to the metal than the oem ones did...… My machine now throws about 10 ft. further...… I think you have plenty of HP at 10...…. good luck …..mike hyea: ……… My concern with the Three Stage machines is heavy wet snow … the more contact with moving parts the higher the strain on the machine ….. I think it will bog down easier …..

 

[DGoebel]

Yep, on Youtube check out the video titled

TEST snow blower Impeller Modification with and without

by sixtyfiveford and there are many many others that make their two stage throw much further, there's even folks selling the rubber paddles on EBay pretty cheap if you don't have your own material available.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

So I already have a hot rod blower. A 10 HP motor on a 5 HP 24" frame, which after an impeller and governor mod ,works pretty good. But my ? is:

Do any of you snowblower experts think a 2 stage machine could be converted to a 3 stage blower with a few ( expensive ) parts??????

Lew L

Easy. Give the two stage to Goodwill and go to Lowe's and buy a 3 stage! :roflblack: How much easier do you want it to be??? hyea:

 

[2dogs]

After the installation of rubber pads on the impeller, line the chute with plastic. Helps to keep it from clogging up.

 

[Gwolf]

See how the cost compares to a plane ticket to Miami.

 

[ARtraveler]

What's a snowblower? :roflblack: :roflblack:

I know, I know, there always has to be a smarty. :yes:

 

[Lew L]

Well thanks guys. I did the impeller mod on both of my blowersyears ago and did it on a neighbors machine also. It does work. This year I exploded the auger gear box and broke both drive belts. Ingested a frozen /unopened pine cone. The parts are on order.

Lew L

 

[Greven]

Hot rod snow blowers, now this is a thread that really needs more pictures! :nopic:

 

[ARtraveler]

Hot rod snow blowers, now this is a thread that really needs more pictures! :nopic:

:agree: :bbq:

 

[DGoebel]

K,

Here's the mod,

 

[Lew L]

Hot rod snow blowers, now this is a thread that really needs more pictures! :nopic:

It doesn't look any different than the original 5 HP other than the 10 HP the motor. It's a sleeper so to speak.
I had a Honda CB 900F----- with 750 F side covers. A sleeper so to speak.
My second 66 Mustang was just a plain jane white Mustang with a modified 289 HiPo motor. A sleeper so to speak.
Even the :spyder2: with the ECU upgrade and stock pipes------- A sleeper so to speak.

Lew L

 

[fjray]

Don't forget to blend your own oil and set the tire pressure to 18. I run mine at 15 on the left cause my driveway is circular so it handles better at hot rod speeds.:2thumbs::roflblack: