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Old 12-23-2004, 08:29 AM
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You really don't build it differently. In the OEM world certainly there is good better and best for engine hardware. Mostly if your builder is smart there is only one choice. slightly better than best.

Forged pistons, high strength fasteners are all pretty standard here.


I do not suggest supercharging a 2400 pound car without a significant background in high hp to weight ratio machines. I cannot sufficiently explain the hazards involved with coming out of a corner and spooling up (turbo) or hitting the sweet spot in the rpm range and finding yourself in a tree. Yadda yadda. I know. But...

You can do both. Get your builder to go 8 or 8.5 to1 and ad a supercharger later.
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