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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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blower compression

Ok... i did a search for this, and i just didn't find anything.. so, i duno.

about what compression should you be running in order to put a blower on the engine & be on the safe side?

i've always heard 8.5:1 is a good compression to start with, then slap a blower on it. Could you do 9.5 maybe?...

In other words... how much more compression does a blower make.. lets say.. 5-8 lbs boost.

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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Try this link lots of good info.
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/TechSer...fo/SCTech.html
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 01:47 PM
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