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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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my set up is a built 347, 6liter heads,ls6 intake, tc 78mm turbo trying to make around 800hp to the dirt. want to go with a custom turbo cam should i do a reverse split or what s a good option on a cam. would the truck maifold or the ptk turbo kit produce or make more power with a tc 78mm turbo. prices dont matter just wana make the power any comments or suggestions will help thanks
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what compression ratio on the motor. just curious.
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just from what ive seen it is easier to use truck manifolds because of cost, easy plug changes and you know you can pretty much run anything with them and the aren't too small.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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what compression ratio on the motor. just curious.


compression is 9 41 everyone tells me thats bout the max thats boost friendly.
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just from what ive seen it is easier to use truck manifolds because of cost, easy plug changes and you know you can pretty much run anything with them and the aren't too small.

ya but i think i can get a ptk kit for as much or cheaper than the manifold and not sayen that the manifolds dont look good but i like the look of the ceramic or stainless. my buddy can get me the ptk kit for $500 for just the hot side

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yea you should be fine with 9.4:1 cr. good luck
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