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phanatic32212 · 09-09-2006, 07:20 PM

I am going on deployment to Iraq at the beginning of the month. That means I will be able to save a few bucks while over there. I have a moderately used 350 in a 71 LWB right now and an egine builder connection. I would like to get one of those Vortech or ATI supercharger setups with the blow-through carb in the near future. My question is should I have the engine built with lower compression with parts suitable for a blower or should I save the money to get the blower when I get back and run a lower boost 3-5 psi? Thanks in advance for all of your adivce, any is appriciated.
Jake

dougs69c10 · 09-09-2006, 08:04 PM

lower compression always, you will hate having a huffer and only running a few lbs of boost.

**Bob B.** · 09-09-2006, 11:48 PM

I agree. Run lower compression if you are going to install a blower. Even with only 3-5 p.s.i. of boost, ignition timing is going to be real touchy with high compression pistons. Be careful over there! And remember, most of the country supports the mission, and think you people are doing an outstanding job.

ampsyco · 09-10-2006, 07:44 AM

yeah, low compression. youll get better performance by being able to go with more boost. you'll be disaapointed if you can only run 3lb's. after spending all that money you want to run it like its made for.

ampsyco · 09-10-2006, 07:45 AM

e-mail me when you get back. ill help you install it if you like.

phanatic32212 · 09-16-2006, 11:57 AM

Thanks for all of the support and advice. I will be able to get the motor set up the for a blower while I am gone but it will be a while after I get back to actually get the blower. What are some advantages/disadvantages of running a lower compression engine built for a blower without a blower?

phanatic32212 · 09-16-2006, 11:58 AM

ampsyco, where in florida are you?

09-09-2006, 07:20 PM	#1
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	Help! Need Engine Advice I am going on deployment to Iraq at the beginning of the month. That means I will be able to save a few bucks while over there. I have a moderately used 350 in a 71 LWB right now and an egine builder connection. I would like to get one of those Vortech or ATI supercharger setups with the blow-through carb in the near future. My question is should I have the engine built with lower compression with parts suitable for a blower or should I save the money to get the blower when I get back and run a lower boost 3-5 psi? Thanks in advance for all of your adivce, any is appriciated. Jake __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

09-09-2006, 08:04 PM	#2
dougs69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Birmingham,Alabama Posts: 260	Re: Help! Need Engine Advice lower compression always, you will hate having a huffer and only running a few lbs of boost. __________________ 1969 c10 stepside 250 inline six, 4speed granny tranny, 4.11 posi rear end

09-09-2006, 11:48 PM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,338	Re: Help! Need Engine Advice I agree. Run lower compression if you are going to install a blower. Even with only 3-5 p.s.i. of boost, ignition timing is going to be real touchy with high compression pistons. Be careful over there! And remember, most of the country supports the mission, and think you people are doing an outstanding job. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

09-10-2006, 07:44 AM	#4
ampsyco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 142	Re: Help! Need Engine Advice yeah, low compression. youll get better performance by being able to go with more boost. you'll be disaapointed if you can only run 3lb's. after spending all that money you want to run it like its made for.

09-10-2006, 07:45 AM	#5
ampsyco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 142	Re: Help! Need Engine Advice e-mail me when you get back. ill help you install it if you like.

09-16-2006, 11:57 AM	#6
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	Re: Help! Need Engine Advice Thanks for all of the support and advice. I will be able to get the motor set up the for a blower while I am gone but it will be a while after I get back to actually get the blower. What are some advantages/disadvantages of running a lower compression engine built for a blower without a blower? __________________ Or Give Me DEATH Last edited by phanatic32212; 09-16-2006 at 12:00 PM.

09-16-2006, 11:58 AM	#7
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	Re: Help! Need Engine Advice ampsyco, where in florida are you? __________________ Or Give Me DEATH



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