Procharged small block, boom.
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Procharged small block, boom.
To much timing, not enough octane, 7psi of boost = blown head gasket, damaged block and head between cyl 4&6. All my fault
and now it's time to move on
I currently have an all forged 383 short block under construction. I used up most of my budget on the 4 bolt block, Eagle rotating assy w\JE pistons. Can you guys recommend some cyl head options? I will be keeping the Vortec intake with the MPI. I'm not sure if I will be changing the cam yet but would like some opinions there also.
My 22.5' Crownline ran just over 70 gps before my mistake and I'm not looking for a lot more speed. But what self respecting hp junkie wouldn't take this opportunity to pick up a mph or 5
and now it's time to move on
I currently have an all forged 383 short block under construction. I used up most of my budget on the 4 bolt block, Eagle rotating assy w\JE pistons. Can you guys recommend some cyl head options? I will be keeping the Vortec intake with the MPI. I'm not sure if I will be changing the cam yet but would like some opinions there also.
My 22.5' Crownline ran just over 70 gps before my mistake and I'm not looking for a lot more speed. But what self respecting hp junkie wouldn't take this opportunity to pick up a mph or 5
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
Tom,
I have wondered the same thing, what heads could be swapped in and still use the factiory MPI. Keep me posted what you find. I am on my second season so far with the twin 350 mpi pro-charger setep, however I am running 5 psi and stock timing. I have the set and forget it setup and it "seems" bulletproof at this point. Did you make the crownline run at cumberland a couple weeks ago or were your already broke?
You may want to contact Steve ([email protected]) I think he built a couple 383's and used the stock injection as well. Mark at Percision did the dyno work and programmed his ecm's.
Brian
I have wondered the same thing, what heads could be swapped in and still use the factiory MPI. Keep me posted what you find. I am on my second season so far with the twin 350 mpi pro-charger setep, however I am running 5 psi and stock timing. I have the set and forget it setup and it "seems" bulletproof at this point. Did you make the crownline run at cumberland a couple weeks ago or were your already broke?
You may want to contact Steve ([email protected]) I think he built a couple 383's and used the stock injection as well. Mark at Percision did the dyno work and programmed his ecm's.
Brian
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
Originally Posted by tssteph
Tom,
I have wondered the same thing, what heads could be swapped in and still use the factiory MPI. Keep me posted what you find. I am on my second season so far with the twin 350 mpi pro-charger setep, however I am running 5 psi and stock timing. I have the set and forget it setup and it "seems" bulletproof at this point. Did you make the crownline run at cumberland a couple weeks ago or were your already broke?
You may want to contact Steve ([email protected]) I think he built a couple 383's and used the stock injection as well. Mark at Percision did the dyno work and programmed his ecm's.
Brian
I have wondered the same thing, what heads could be swapped in and still use the factiory MPI. Keep me posted what you find. I am on my second season so far with the twin 350 mpi pro-charger setep, however I am running 5 psi and stock timing. I have the set and forget it setup and it "seems" bulletproof at this point. Did you make the crownline run at cumberland a couple weeks ago or were your already broke?
You may want to contact Steve ([email protected]) I think he built a couple 383's and used the stock injection as well. Mark at Percision did the dyno work and programmed his ecm's.
Brian
I may just put a set of stock Vortec heads back on for now until I can spring for some good aluminum ones. Anyone have any?
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
How much more timing were you running? Were you ok with 7psi with stock timing? I still have the original 5 psi pulley on mine. Is that what are motors have now, Vortec heads?
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
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How much more timing were you running? Were you ok with 7psi with stock timing? I still have the original 5 psi pulley on mine. Is that what are motors have now, Vortec heads?
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
Looks like there are two choices in Aluminum, GM performance parts and Edlebrock makes a set as well. GM performance also has a cheap set of cast irons that may even work better then what we have.
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
Go with aluminum heads to lower combustion temps. Don't bother with any port work on the intake side. Make sure to open up the exhaust side huge so that you have around 80% intake to exhaust ratio. Then you will make some power as long as you have a good exhaust system.
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
The GM Fast Burns (aluminum)should surely add much more muscle to these engines.
GM also makes a small port and large port Bowtie Vortec cast iron head.
So........there are good choices/alternatives out there. Just make sure to get it reprogrammed when making these changes. Live (vs phone) is always better !
GM also makes a small port and large port Bowtie Vortec cast iron head.
So........there are good choices/alternatives out there. Just make sure to get it reprogrammed when making these changes. Live (vs phone) is always better !
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
GM. Fastburn heads are angled plugs, may be an issue with your exhaust. The Edelbrock E-tech heads are straight plug, but are 64cc just like the Fastburn heads. What JE pistons are you using?
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Re: Procharged small block, boom.
Originally Posted by LMAC
GM. Fastburn heads are angled plugs, may be an issue with your exhaust. The Edelbrock E-tech heads are straight plug, but are 64cc just like the Fastburn heads. What JE pistons are you using?