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That's interesting merc sets up 1075's .100 in the hole. I've heard and read of builds close to that but just goes against everything I was taught.
In regards to above post I guess once again I could look at what merc does. My initial conversation with Valako was to keep the compression down around 8.5 or even 8 and throw the boost at it. I'm open for suggestions on what makes the most sense. This is a learning experience for me and not afraid to be up front about it.
Tks guys
John
In regards to above post I guess once again I could look at what merc does. My initial conversation with Valako was to keep the compression down around 8.5 or even 8 and throw the boost at it. I'm open for suggestions on what makes the most sense. This is a learning experience for me and not afraid to be up front about it.
Tks guys
John
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I am going with B. I want the best pistons that I can afford for the application. True blower pistons. Thicker tops and lowered rings. Not some flat tops that weren't really designed for supercharging.
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That's interesting merc sets up 1075's .100 in the hole. I've heard and read of builds close to that but just goes against everything I was taught.
In regards to above post I guess once again I could look at what merc does. My initial conversation with Valako was to keep the compression down around 8.5 or even 8 and throw the boost at it. I'm open for suggestions on what makes the most sense. This is a learning experience for me and not afraid to be up front about it.
Tks guys
John
In regards to above post I guess once again I could look at what merc does. My initial conversation with Valako was to keep the compression down around 8.5 or even 8 and throw the boost at it. I'm open for suggestions on what makes the most sense. This is a learning experience for me and not afraid to be up front about it.
Tks guys
John
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Here is my opinion. The more power that an engine makes N/A, the more power it should make under boost, so therefore higher compression and lower boost should be better. However, most blower pistons have a dish in them which will equal lower compression, requiring more boost.
I am going with B. I want the best pistons that I can afford for the application. True blower pistons. Thicker tops and lowered rings. Not some flat tops that weren't really designed for supercharging.
I am going with B. I want the best pistons that I can afford for the application. True blower pistons. Thicker tops and lowered rings. Not some flat tops that weren't really designed for supercharging.
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Unless I misunderstood Valako he said get pistons that can handle 1000 hp plus without concern. Just curious what are they using in the 900-1075 sc engines. Probably the best without a doubt but I do know Jim ran blower engines with well over 1,000 hp on blown 540's pump gas engines with your basic run of the mill 2618 pistons with no issues. Not over boosted though by any means. Evidently he doesn't like heavy pistons. Just a guess..
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871's. I'm not looking for any record breaking hp numbers but reliability etc. will be run in cold water with 850's and similar cam to 1075 sci but have another cam for back up on dyno that made over 1k hp with 540 builds but still involved raising the ports.
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Here is my opinion. The more power that an engine makes N/A, the more power it should make under boost, so therefore higher compression and lower boost should be better. However, most blower pistons have a dish in them which will equal lower compression, requiring more boost.
I am going with B. I want the best pistons that I can afford for the application. True blower pistons. Thicker tops and lowered rings. Not some flat tops that weren't really designed for supercharging.
I am going with B. I want the best pistons that I can afford for the application. True blower pistons. Thicker tops and lowered rings. Not some flat tops that weren't really designed for supercharging.