Blower tech 101

They are fun, but plan on spending three times the cost of the blower to build the engine and set everything up correctly, four times in my case. Everything from the carb to the rearend has to be thought out and set up with the blower and boost in mind.

I wouldn't go with an 871 that is just over kill for street use.

I have 8.5-1 in my 416, I was going to run 8-1 but that was a screw up on JE pistons part. This limits me on boost, I have mine over driven with about 6 1/2 pounds right now but I will raise that once I get everything ironed out.

There are a few parts I would highly recommend, a pair of aluminum heads, an Edlebrock water pump, a good aluminum radiator and Spal fans. Cooling is the biggest problem people have with blown street cars with boost and power.

Another thing would be is talk to as many people as you can at shows and the track that has or had a blower car and ask them what there thoughts are and what troubles they had. You will find out of 12 people, you will have at least 9 different thoughts and or problems. Never take just one guys suggestions, soak up as much info as you can so you can make your own decisions that will work for you.