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Old 04-29-2011 | 09:22 AM
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iron heads and with or without intercooler..........
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Old 04-29-2011 | 11:49 AM
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Roots style?
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Old 04-29-2011 | 12:16 PM
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Old 04-29-2011 | 12:24 PM
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8-71 works well
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Old 04-29-2011 | 12:31 PM
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What cam???? 8 or 8.5:1 pistons????
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Old 04-30-2011 | 12:13 PM
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Bang for buck an 871 would be very good (436 cid per rev). A 671 (411 cid per rev) would work but you would most likely have to spin it slightly faster for equal amount of boost. I have a couple documents I can send you on supercharging (with marine supecharging included) that may be a good guide. What is your email?
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