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350 bottom end question
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r0cksg0d
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| Joined: 11/07
Posted: 09/15/09 06:42 PM
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I got a built 350(.30 over) pushing around 400 hp an 10:1 compression. The engine is balanced with stock crank and rods, topped with hypereutectic pistons and is a 4 bolt main with ARP studs. Now to the question, would that bottom end be able to handle any rootstyle supercharger safely or would I be running that fine line of (almost safe and breaking it.) Im getting mixed answers from people so Id thought Id see what others have to say.
Other notes I will run the engine hard time to time (I like to have fun) I dont have a set hp/tq i want to reach
Currently on the engine .488 lift 304 Duration Cam 2.02/1.60 double hump heads weiand stealth intake holley carb
Thanks
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GibTG
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Posted: 09/15/09 08:07 PM
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You're going to mixed answers because it is a bit risky. Any kind of detonation AT ALL will ruin hypereutectic pistons. Cast pistons, regardless of how you cast them, are much more brittle than other alloys used in high-strength forgings. Brittle not only means that the required loading to make them fail is significantly lower than a forging, but when they fail, they really fail.
It will more than likely be fine with a reasonable amount of boost, which will probably come from a mini-blower, 142/177). Roots superchargers do build more heat (are more inefficient) and can't easily be intercooled unlike some other kinds of centrifugal belt-driven superchargers.
If you do make this switch, go get a decent cam. That cam not only won't be suited to a supercharger, but it isn't suited for any engine. Cam technology has come a long way and you no longer need 300° of duration to get a half an inch of lift.
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