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Old 06-24-2004 | 07:39 PM
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Default Vortech superchargers on 496's???

Has anybody installed the Vortech system on a pair of merc 496 HO's? if so, what kind of hp, how reliable, any pics? Thanks for the feedback.
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Old 06-25-2004 | 11:33 AM
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2002 353 73mph Prochargers @5psi 85mph. Doug
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Old 06-25-2004 | 11:47 AM
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When I spoke to Vortec at the PRI show last December, they were not yet ready with a system to supercharge the 496's. Reliabilty was a concern due to ring placement on the pistons.

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