The problem I have is that I need to lower my
compression ratio in the car- the gasket idea may work
(sounds like a cheap head shim to me....).
I would still want alcohol/water injection eventually
so that I could have a safe guard while playing around
with things.
I know the CV joints can take everything because it is
the same CV joint found in the 2.2/2.5L AC bodies (aka
pre3.0 Dynasty's). That CV joint (same as mine) was on
almost every single FWD Mopar of the 80's and early
90's. I know of a guy who has a ten sec. K-car with
the same CV joint (http://www.thedodgegarage.com/).
The tranny on the other hand.... A604 (The BAD one).
Only tranny to go onto 3.3's in cars (vans got the
A604 then in time it's replacement). All I would need
to do is regularly change the tranny fluids (and 7176
is expensive stuff....). The tranny is already cooled
with a larger tranny cooler- and thus everything
should be fine at just 3-4 units of boost. Once I get
ready for the big boost I will swap a auto 3-speed in,
from a 4-cylinder, which can more then take the abuse
(and if it doesn't, there are up-grade performance
kits for that Tranny b/c it was in the R/T Spirit, and
the 2.2/2.5 turbo cars which Mopar supported with a
full line of goodies....).
--- "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jim;
> Would it be plausable with this engine to double up
> on the head gaskets to
> lower compression. From what I remember this was the
> trick that mechanics
> pulled with some high compression late 60's or early
> 70's cars to make them
> drivable on lower octane gas. It might be worth
> investigating as it is less
> tricky then water injection and less expensive then
> custom pistons. Another
> possibilty might be to have the tops of the pistons
> dished out on a lathe if
> you can take enough meat out without weakening them.
> Just brain storming.
> Best Regards
> Arran Foster
> 1954 Imperial Newport
> Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim
> parts.
>
> P.S Do you think that the C.V joints can handle the
> extra power that you are
> planning on putting through them? How about the
> tranny?
>
>
>
>
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