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i think i have that covered quite well with my little "305"...uh 406...
and to think its all new at UNDER $3000!!!! the edelbrock guys gave me a guesstimate of 440-450.
_________________ 84 camino SBC shiny heads and more than 10 bolts
I'm actually not too impressed. For that price, you could have a very nice built 383 or 406 and get the same, if not better numbers naturally aspirated. If you want the sex appeal of a supercharger that's cool, but it could be better for the price
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:02 am Post subject:
1BadElky wrote:
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383 HP, 431 ft/lbs
am I the only person that thinks there is something wrong here?
LSx guys can have 500HP N/A.
Not too surprising. They're offering a supercharged engine kit that they know will stay together for 95% of the people who buy it like the street rod guys and such. They don't want to go too radical for 5 grand anyway. The supercharger and intake setup is likely 75% of the cost anyway.
Also don't forget that they're using a crate motor with a 650CFM carb. That's a mild combination and probably meant to be a starting point for more power later. Note they void the Crate motor warranty right up front too. This combo will likely not do any harm but they know people are going to juice it up later.
I didn't bother to see what shipping would add to the cost...
_________________ 74 El Camino Classic - project car #1
96 Camaro - RIP, Traded 10-16-2007
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