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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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So, the other day, I'm driving home from a date with the wife talking about "the next project" (I'm currently resto-modding a 1966 Bronco), you know, just sorta day dreaming when the wife looks at me and says:

"Why don't you put a supercharger on the Trans Am?"



Ok, so I've been thinking about it.. I'm currently just running a heads/cam car, but I'm thinking now, about throwing a Procharger on it.. May research a turbo as well, but this is really the beginning of some serious research..

What is needed to prepare the bottom end for FI? I understand I'll need a new transmission and rearend evenutally. Sooner rather than later most likely. I've almost swapped my 60e for an 80e, anyway..

What do I need to look at to get the bottom end ready?
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We need your goals man.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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We need your goals man.
I'd love to go to space one day..

I'd also like to have around 550ish rwhp..

Sitting at 430rwhp currently..

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There are some around the hp level using e85 or meth on a stock short block.

If you want to build it all you need are forged rods and piston, you can use the stock crank. Get arp head studs, ls9 head gaskets.
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If you are considering an 80e and don't have a built trans currently, then just do the swap.
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I run 9s at 3840lbs with a 4l65 built by finish line. 60s have come a long way the last couple years.
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I think I have a lead on an 80e, so I will probably just swap them out..
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