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METHANOL, BLOWER, & REAL HIGH COMPRESSION

Question: Can we put an 8-71 blower on a high output, normally aspirated Big Block V-8 with very high compression ratio (15 to 1)? Answer: The detonation can be controlled with enrichment and air to fuel ratio control, theoretically regardless of the compression ratio. However, I am not sure about the mechanical strength of the […]

Small block temp on methanol

I read your book but I had a question regarding the pre-run cylinder head temps and oil temps. I have an aluminum rod 400CI SBC turbo car with no coolant in the block. I’m measuring cylinder head temperature and oil temperature and wondering what’s a safe range to be in? Depends on whether you are […]