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Post Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:25 am

hi guys just wondering what supercharger to look out for suit suit my 2.7 lump with 284/272 cam ive took the head to the minium skim depth has when i was putting the engine back together thought this would be enough for me dont get me wrong its quick but takes till 3k to gooow but its an early 2.3 bottom ene bored and stroked so to get the comp down does anybody know if a oversized gasket will be enough ie the eta one
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Post Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:35 am

i would suggest somehing like a eaton M90 or if you have the budget something like a rotex centrifugal type Around £1500 depending on size, IIRC :D
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Post Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:04 pm

Rotrex type gets my vote, easier to package vs the positive disp type.

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Post Sat Jun 23, 2007 4:08 pm

I'd go for the Rotrex too.... not much bigger than your alternator ;) But then I'm biased! winkeye

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Post Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:59 pm

been looking on ebay i think my budget more for the m90 theres loads on ebay.com for sale but they look to bit to fit cheers for help guys you have put me in the right direction