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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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i would like to turbo charge my 64 390fe. it has c4aeg heads edelbrock rpm intake comp cam 268 kit and a 750 edelbrock carb with hooker ceramic headers and a stock bottom end. i would like about 5-7 pounds of boost. can it be done and will my bottom end handle it. advice and input is welcome.
 
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might do better in the turbo section, but then again, I've only had one hit on my thread over there...
 
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Is turbo cheaper boost to get into than supercharging?
 
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