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Old 10-25-2002, 11:30 AM   #8
jim_howard_pdx
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You can use the big blower if you want, after all, proportionally it is not that much bigger than what the rice burner 2,000 CC engines run to make 250-350 hp on their engines!

I do not think the 95 came with forged pistons. I do think you have forged and shot peened rods.

I would consider pulling the engine, and replacing the Pistons with no more than an 8.5 to 1 compression forged piston. Change all your bearings. Use a plasma moly top ring. I know they are for racing, but your blower will make that much cylinder pressure at part throttle!!!!!

YOU MUST RUN an MSD retard box on your blower. When the pressure comes in you want to retard the spark by 6-8 degrees. YOU WILL NEED COLDER PLUGS, they were designed for blown motors anyway.

You should expect 600+ horsepower with this blower when you are properly set up. Dyno time is very expensive. If you cannot afford running the right rings and pistons then this blower is probably NOT FOR YOU.

PLEASE talk to your local motorsport dealer/racers in your area. They have lots of experience with blown configurations. They may recommend you exchange what you have for a different system. I would follow the suggestions of people that race. They have the experience to back up their caution.

In my experience NOS fogger systems are a lot easier to run and create a lot fewer problems than high end blowers. If I were to strap on a blower, I would go with a Vortec system. This would put you in the 425-450 HP range which is ideal for a daily driver.

At least in my eyes!
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