i know the mach 1's are 10.1 :1 and love the FI i've read that 8-9 psi is the farthest you want to push the boost to with the CR as high as it is. so could you retard the timing and get more boost safely? since im seeing that the timing @ like 15*-20* would kill the motor could you put it at 9-11* and put a smaller pully and have the boost at like 9-11psi and still be safe?

if i actually get a mach im want to lay down around 450-500rwhp, i know the tranny doesnt like that, but that can be fixed....i would be "happy with 430-445 rwhp"

check this out with all the supercharged mach on the registrry site

http://mach1registry.org/forums/showthread.php?t=51791


I KNOW THIS IS IN THE MACH SECTION TOO, BUT THIS IS A MORE BUSY AREA WITH PEOPLE THAT WILL KNOW AS WELL.

 

anyone?

 

your motor will be on a fine border line over 450rwhp.

i have seen people on svtperf. with my year cobra running 472rwhp, but liek you said your compression is higher.


i would stay around 450, to be safe.

and if you have any bolt on's all you need is 8psi intercooled to achieve somewhere near mid 400's

 

so over 450whp the tune is key?
what will an intercooler do for me make it safer?