Nick,
keep in mind that I am
on a budget with the engine since I have so much of the rest of the car to work
on as well. Horsepower will have to take a back seat to more economical
considerations. If I were to put a small blower into the picture I would need to
know things like:
1. How
much would a small blower cost to purchase?
2.
Will it help gas mileage enough to eventually pay for
itself?
3. How
much will it effect reliablility and longevity?
Basicall I guess I am asking, would the reasons you suggest one be only
for horsepower or are there other advantages? Would there be any
disadvantages?
Also,
what about the hood? Would I need to modify or go to a cowl hood for
clearance?
Just
out of curiosity, how high can I go on a big block with a high rise
manifold before I run into hood problems with a flat hood?
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of nick visciani
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 12:45 AM
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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Engine rebuild adviceHey Steve - Kinda on the tail end of this conversation - sorry if it doesnt mesh - getting email from a different system....Have ya considered one of the mini Weiand blowers (underhood) on a stock \ low buck setup?Nick-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cecil "Steve" Martin
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 11:27 AM
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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Engine rebuild adviceHi Larry,Yeah that's as far on the other end of where I want to go. I have just started on the car and it's in moderately bad shape. Will need to be spending money on many parts. Will have to make the engine low power and economical for now. Hope you enjoy yours :)-----Original Message-----Coming from the other end I just spent $6800.00 have a 454 built as a street drivable torque monster. Aluminum heads, roller cam and rockers, Keith Black pistons, and steel crank. This does not include starter, water pump, distributor, carb or installing it. so as you can see it just depends on how far you want to take it.
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Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 12:24 PM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine rebuild advice
Larry
