Build question: Boosting over 10:1 compression
So, Ive pretty much decided on how my build is going to go.
Step 1. rebuild engine. Staying 4.6L
-Forged Rods and pistons (-4cc dish) = 10.42:1 Compression Ratio
-Swapping on '04 Heads and '01 Cobra intake
Step 2. Suspension
-Griggs GR40 Street System
Step 3. Boost
-Termi Eaton Swap (Stiegemeier Stage IV Port)
-Eventually replace M112 with Whipple 2.3
These will all be done as budget allows. Thus the reason for not swapping the blower at the same time as the new heads. The main reason for this thread is to find out if boosting the engine, after the piston's are swapped and the comp ratio is raised slightly, will be safe.
I'm raising the comp to help make a little more power while still N/A, but I'm not going too high because I know that a CR that's too high will make the engine "unboostable".
I'm leaning toward the -4cc pistons because it brings the CR near the level of the Mach1. Boosted Mach1's aren't a rare sight so I figured this was an ok target to shoot for. If this really is a terrible idea please feel free to point me in the right direction.
The car's a summer driver that'll see track time at most twice a year. Thanks in advance.
Step 1. rebuild engine. Staying 4.6L
-Forged Rods and pistons (-4cc dish) = 10.42:1 Compression Ratio
-Swapping on '04 Heads and '01 Cobra intake
Step 2. Suspension
-Griggs GR40 Street System
Step 3. Boost
-Termi Eaton Swap (Stiegemeier Stage IV Port)
-Eventually replace M112 with Whipple 2.3
These will all be done as budget allows. Thus the reason for not swapping the blower at the same time as the new heads. The main reason for this thread is to find out if boosting the engine, after the piston's are swapped and the comp ratio is raised slightly, will be safe.
I'm raising the comp to help make a little more power while still N/A, but I'm not going too high because I know that a CR that's too high will make the engine "unboostable".
I'm leaning toward the -4cc pistons because it brings the CR near the level of the Mach1. Boosted Mach1's aren't a rare sight so I figured this was an ok target to shoot for. If this really is a terrible idea please feel free to point me in the right direction.
The car's a summer driver that'll see track time at most twice a year. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by crysalis_01; Sep 22, 2011 at 07:12 PM.
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