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Old 03-23-2006, 06:15 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by keepupp
Cheaper yes, simpler maybe not. I have had many supercharged vehicles including a C5 vette and 2 350Z's. Tuning is key with a blown application and this is where things can get crazy on a high compression motor as I found out TWICE on EACH 350Z...2 blown head gaskets. Just my thoughts...and btw, the cars were tuned by professionals and only running 6lbs of boost.
OOOH you are right there. A high compression engine with aftermarket FI needs to be rebuilt - at least with lower compression piston and a different cam, then the best seals you can find - OEM won't cut it unless it was spec'd out for FI.
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