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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Jan 2008
      Location
      Long Beach, Ca
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      To boost, or not to boost?

      That is the question. Well I am considering supercharging my Nova. But I have a couple questions first.
      With my current engine setup, what do you think is should/have to change to make it adequate for boost?

      Blue Printed and Balanced 388 w/ 10.25:1 Hyper pistons
      Comp Cam Extreme Energy Hyd. Cam
      .477"/480" Lift, 224*/230* @.050 268*/280* Adv. Dur., 110 L/C
      Comp. Cams Roller Tip 1.6 rocker arms
      Dart Iron Eagle Heads 200cc Intake Runners 2.02"/1.60 Valves
      Edelbrock RPM Airgap Intake Manifold
      Holley 750 CFM Carb Double Pump Mechanical Secondaries
      MSD Distributor and Ignition w/ 6000rpm Limitor
      Hooker Headers Competition Headers

      I know that my cam will bleed off some pressure, but is it too much? If not is my compression too high?
      If so should I consider one of the copper head gaskets? Or will that throw off my quench?
      What charger do you recommend?
      And any other info you can throw my way is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jon.

      Jon Rasmussen
      Ex Team OLJ.
      '72 Nova





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