STRAIGHTPRIORITY

I am by no means a motor guy so maybe yall can help me out.

what can be done to a motor that has 10-1 compression to get more power?

can forced induction be used.

basicly i want to get more power but dont want to have to buy bigger motors.

any input would be appreciated.

POWERPLAY J

Can't add boost with that compression.

STRAIGHTPRIORITY

thats what i thought

Philm

....Unless you add methanol injection.

mike tkach

iTrader: (3)

or lower compression to around 8 to1

C_Spray

iTrader: (2)

Better heads/intake would seem to be the likely option.

AIR TIME

yep also cam, carb drive height all adds up to speed I got 8mph gps by a 2'' shortie and carb change prop was small at that point but Iwent in for surgery came out drive carb steering msd boxes all gone and more Ithink there was another 2 or 3 mph left.

Young Performance

I have added a Whipple to 10:1 engines on several occasions. I actually build my 750's with the same bottom end as my larger, supercharged engines for that reason. You note only have to limit the amount of boost, but you have to have a really spot on tune. Obviously, I assume you have aluminum heads. The exact amount of boost will be largely determined by the camshaft. It's going to depend on cylinder pressures. As a general rule of thumb, you should be able to get away with 3-4 psi. I have squeezed out as much as 6 psi. You could always run a little more boost with some higher octane fuel added. You could add say 30-40 gals. of 110 octane to a 100 gallon tank, for example.
You have to be really careful on a carb engine without any form of knock protection. It can be done but the exact amount of boost will be determined by the rest of the combo. Let me know if I can help.
Eddie

SS930

I agree, you can add FI on an engine like that if you have aluminum heads, keep it fat, run relatively low boost, and spray meth. Forged pistons would be a must. Race fuel would work as well, but it isn't feasible for most people to run daily. Ideally you'd want to lower the compression though...

BillR

Look up magnum machine in phone book. Call and ask for Curt. H has done lots and lots of performance marine engines in the area.