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hey just looken for somemore help on supercharging a 351-m/400
im wanting to know if i can supercharge it as a carburated engine so that i can keep it closer to my knowlage level
i see the chevy kits all the time but no ford/mercury ones especialy for a carburated one
if any one can help me i dont care if its centrifugal, roots, or what ever im just wanting to make it forced induction
i am even concidering turbocharging
well if anyont can help i appreciat it
mileage is not a concern not is difficulty of instalation
im wanting to know if i can supercharge it as a carburated engine so that i can keep it closer to my knowlage level
i see the chevy kits all the time but no ford/mercury ones especialy for a carburated one
if any one can help me i dont care if its centrifugal, roots, or what ever im just wanting to make it forced induction
i am even concidering turbocharging
well if anyont can help i appreciat it
mileage is not a concern not is difficulty of instalation
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well im looking at spending less than oh about 8 grand im 18 so supercharging is in teh future but as of rite now im probably going to go with a manifold and a 650 to 1000cfm carb
u mite be able to help me with this also whats the biggest carb i can run on a stock 400 with flowmasters?
well thanks agean
u mite be able to help me with this also whats the biggest carb i can run on a stock 400 with flowmasters?
well thanks agean
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to find the volumetric efficiency of an engine,use the formula---
engine size (cubic inches ) x maximum rpm divided by 3456 equals cfm at 100 % volumetric efficiency
example 350 ci x 6,000 rpm=2,100,000 divided 3456=608 cfm
many race engines only achieve 95 % volumetric efficiency....... stock engines only use 80 %..........built engines use 85 % +/-................so bigger isn't always better......too much gas won't make you go faster.........
engine size (cubic inches ) x maximum rpm divided by 3456 equals cfm at 100 % volumetric efficiency
example 350 ci x 6,000 rpm=2,100,000 divided 3456=608 cfm
many race engines only achieve 95 % volumetric efficiency....... stock engines only use 80 %..........built engines use 85 % +/-................so bigger isn't always better......too much gas won't make you go faster.........
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Heres a link to an article about a Vortech being retrofitted to a 67 carbed Mustang, I'm guessing you could come up with something for your project if you have some fab skills and do some more research.
FORDMUSCLE webmagazine: "High on Carbs!" Vortech S-Trim supecharger installation. Supercharged Blow-Thru Carburetor
FORDMUSCLE webmagazine: "High on Carbs!" Vortech S-Trim supecharger installation. Supercharged Blow-Thru Carburetor
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Torque Hog hasn't posted in over 7 years, these in this thread were his 3rd and 4th of 4 total posts, i don't think he's gonna respond but i could be wrong
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set-up for a Cleveland, would need spacers to mount on a 400. started at $5k, he's down to $3800
Ford Cleveland Engine Classifieds: 351C KUHL blower set-up FOR SALE
i picked up a used set-up including custom made offset distributor and an 8209 'flatface' waterpump, carb plate to drive hub for $2600
the build is waiting on the shop to machine for and install lifter bore bushings at the moment. i'm using JE/SRP 206044 4032 forged pistons and Eagle 5780 H beams, Comp 306S cam and open chamber 4V iron heads with Ferrea SS valves, bronze guides, Crane triple springs, 3/8" .080" wall pushrods and roller rockers
i also run an Eaton 62 in my Z3 Roadster
Ford Cleveland Engine Classifieds: 351C KUHL blower set-up FOR SALE
i picked up a used set-up including custom made offset distributor and an 8209 'flatface' waterpump, carb plate to drive hub for $2600
the build is waiting on the shop to machine for and install lifter bore bushings at the moment. i'm using JE/SRP 206044 4032 forged pistons and Eagle 5780 H beams, Comp 306S cam and open chamber 4V iron heads with Ferrea SS valves, bronze guides, Crane triple springs, 3/8" .080" wall pushrods and roller rockers
i also run an Eaton 62 in my Z3 Roadster
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