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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Default up cubic inches or boost?

I'm not sure if this debate has been done before I'm sure it has but I haven't been able to get the search to work for a couple of days.
I would like some input on what you guys think is the better choice.
I have a 408 cast block and 6.0 lt heads 11:1 cr fast intake and TB in the car now, with a M6, I've decided that I want more power, should I keep my 408 and buy RHS 11 degree heads and lower my compression with different pistons and put either a turbo or supercharger on it, Or buy the lsx block and go to what I believe would be a 448 cu (4.155 bore x 4.250 stroke 6.125rods) naturally aspirated with the 300 hp nitrous system that is allready there. I've done my share of burning pistons with the nitrous thing and I'm not sure if I want to stay this route. I'm leaning twards boost. This would be more much more street than strip. I don't race this car much due to I allready have a drag car.
Also has anyone gone with the tall deck motors in their cars if so what clearance problems did you come across?
any input would be great.

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