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WELTERRACER
11-22-2004, 01:50 PM
355 with flat top forged pistons, 0 decked.. Dart pro 1 heads (64cc) Estimated compression is 10.2-1

Can i run this compression with the vortec supercharger if i run a air to air intercooler??

I want to make 600-700hp!! Not really concerned about lower end of engine as if it blows it goes!

Current intake is a Dart COOL CAN.. identical to air gap intake!

Current carb is Demon 750 DP!

Milow68
11-22-2004, 03:20 PM
With the supercharger you are looking to get around 9 to 1 or 8.5 to 1.
Hopefully Jody steps in he knows alot, I know just the surface.

Brad
PS where in killerwisconsin are you

camcojb
11-22-2004, 03:50 PM
355 with flat top forged pistons, 0 decked.. Dart pro 1 heads (64cc) Estimated compression is 10.2-1

Can i run this compression with the vortec supercharger if i run a air to air intercooler??

I want to make 600-700hp!! Not really concerned about lower end of engine as if it blows it goes!

Current intake is a Dart COOL CAN.. identical to air gap intake!

Current carb is Demon 750 DP!


If it's a true 10.2:1 compression it's too high to run a lot of boost even with an intercooler, but you could probably get away with 8 psi or so which would be good for about a 50% increase in power. So depending on the power you have now it may meet your goals. Be much better to get it down to 9:1 or so and turn the boost up; it will make alot more power safer that way.

Jody

WELTERRACER
11-23-2004, 11:11 AM
i WAS THINKING OF PULLING THE HEADS AND INSTALLING THICKER HEADGASKETS TO LOWER THE COMPRESSION .5-1.0 POINT!

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW THICK OF HEAD GASKET I WOULD HAVE TO GO?

camcojb
11-23-2004, 11:14 AM
i WAS THINKING OF PULLING THE HEADS AND INSTALLING THICKER HEADGASKETS TO LOWER THE COMPRESSION .5-1.0 POINT!

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW THICK OF HEAD GASKET I WOULD HAVE TO GO?
How thick are the current gaskets? Problem may be that the quench will go out the window and may be more prone to detonate even though the compression is lower.

Jody

WELTERRACER
11-27-2004, 09:46 AM
THE Gaskets currently in the car are stock repacement gaskets from felpro! Im guessing in the .050-.055 range