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Spend the extra money for the head studs and Cometic gaskets.
Also, if that full tank of gas stays in there for more than a month or so, consider pumping it out or burning through it under mild operation, because the modern fuels with ethanol in them can quickly go out of suspension and evaporate off the ethanol, and what you are left with is stale gas with a sub-par octane rating and possibly moisture in it. Not the kind of stuff you want to run thru your brand new high-$$$ supercharged engine at WOT.
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i hope as well
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he didn't mention anythigna aout the spark plugs, i am sure he will check it all out i hope
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What Force said - inconel (usually made by Manley) or also consider Ferea's super-alloy valve. Pricey - yes, but some have said that these even surpass the inconels in durability. This is the type of valve used in Top Fuel dragster engines, and what is required for a supercharged marine engine for durability.
Spend the extra money for the head studs and Cometic gaskets.
Also, if that full tank of gas stays in there for more than a month or so, consider pumping it out or burning through it under mild operation, because the modern fuels with ethanol in them can quickly go out of suspension and evaporate off the ethanol, and what you are left with is stale gas with a sub-par octane rating and possibly moisture in it. Not the kind of stuff you want to run thru your brand new high-$$$ supercharged engine at WOT.
Spend the extra money for the head studs and Cometic gaskets.
Also, if that full tank of gas stays in there for more than a month or so, consider pumping it out or burning through it under mild operation, because the modern fuels with ethanol in them can quickly go out of suspension and evaporate off the ethanol, and what you are left with is stale gas with a sub-par octane rating and possibly moisture in it. Not the kind of stuff you want to run thru your brand new high-$$$ supercharged engine at WOT.
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Sounds like you are on the right path... Couple of pointers, .. Startron makes a great fuel additive to keep your fuel from breaking down, and it will even revive old fuel!.. I use it religously in my race quad. Also, it sounds like your not going to, but; dont hold the throttle open for more than 15-30 secs... All of your fuel issues are at WOT, if you stay out of that range as much as possible you shouldnt have too many probs.. Run good fuel, feather the throttles out of the hole( so you dont crunch drives) and stay away from long wide open runs, your sc engine will last a long time if you build it good from the gitgo.
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Sounds like you are on the right path... Couple of pointers, .. Startron makes a great fuel additive to keep your fuel from breaking down, and it will even revive old fuel!.. I use it religously in my race quad. Also, it sounds like your not going to, but; dont hold the throttle open for more than 15-30 secs... All of your fuel issues are at WOT, if you stay out of that range as much as possible you shouldnt have too many probs.. Run good fuel, feather the throttles out of the hole( so you dont crunch drives) and stay away from long wide open runs, your sc engine will last a long time if you build it good from the gitgo.
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FYI..with Startron..you cannot over treat your fuel..so if you take your best guess on the amount of fuel you have , then add 10% for a fudge factor..then put that much Startron treatment in..you should be golden