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supercharger for FJ grey motor (suggestions)
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any suggestions on supercharging the ol FJ grey donk and what brand would be suitable
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It requires special planning when contemplating such an idea, not as simple as it may seem. Your really going to have to rebuild your whole entire engine, pistions will need to be low compression 7.0:1 or slightly higher, but no larger than 8.5:1 slugs an
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I agree with ozchevy! is it possible to put a red engine in there it may be easier to do??? zac
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Check out my shed section at oldholden.com for some pics of a blown grey
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One other thing to consider with a grey motor is that it only has 4 main bearing journals compared to a red motors 7 main journals which would make it heaps stronger before you even start project!!!!!
if it ain't broke we can improve it.
Cheers Stev
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There was a blown FJ called FJ215 (rego plates) getting around the Newcastle show scene years ago. I think it had a small GM blower on it. Unless you are blowing the grey for nostalgic reasons I reckon your best bet, if you are dead set on a supercharged |
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