Posted: Aug 16 2004 at 11:15pm | IP Logged
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It's all about compression ratio, internal parts, getting enough fuel and not over boosting. I'm really not sure of the details on our engines. I have a relationship with the owner of Vortec and am very much into forced induction. If they come out with it, it will have been tested vigorously and be meant for LOW boost. To run serious boost, an ideal compression ratio is around 8:1 . Forged Rods and pistons are best, but not really required. Your heads should have special headgaskets and a knock sensor set up is wise to avoid detonation. There are many things to consider.
While I think it's a great thing for those who want to put a blower on their TITAN, to me, it does not make a whole lot of sense. If you want to run like a bat outta hell, why do it in something that handles like a TITAN? To each hiis own, however even whith a blower a TITAN is not going to be what would consider fast, maybe for a truck, but not in the 12's or lower.
I would be concerned for the tranny. A low boost application, say 8psi, will probably have the TITAN laying down 500ft/lbs of torque or more.
I will enjoy to see someone else do it though!
Here's my latest boost project that I have done with Vortec. The owner of Vortec is a Porsche guy and we have been putting a little something special together. This is my All aluminum Supercharged V8, 32 valve dohc, 8:1, custom forged piston and rods with modified crank, polished and ported heads that flow 310cfm , S-trim making 16psi intercooled boost. It will make around 525 hp at the crank and well over 600lbs of torque..
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