Re: 100k buildup of a 318

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Sun Jul 13 2003 - 22:18:55 EDT


BARRY OLIVER wrote:
> Ok , enough rambling, here's my questions.
> * would a 318 with 100k be a good candidate for a blower?
> * If not, what type of repairs/ modifications would be required/advisable for this.
M1 intake (so that the blower can't blow out the belly pan) and
strengthen the bottom end (rods, crank). And don't forget about your
transmission - it may be more susceptible to having a problem with that
extra power going in too. I'm sure other things as well.

> * When considering between a blower and, say a 360 swap, on the surface it seems a wash as far as bang for the buck, with the reliability nod going to the 360, and the "cheaper" award going to the blown 318. It this a fair/valid assumption?
Probably, but remember it's bang for the buck. Total bang will be
higher with the blower; a stock 360 does about 245 HP/345 ft-lbs, with
some aftermarket parts that'll of course be a little higher.

You may want to check with The Fastman on this as well.
http://www.thefastman.com/

-- 
-andy

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