Thread: Losing the blower - intake advice??

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No more than what you had for boost,it will be ok. I took my 471 off from my truck for the same reason and it runs good with dished pistons.

I don't see how dumping the blower is going to make your ride more "drive-in friendly".
It's been my experience that you can make a bunch more horsepower/torque with a blower by using a shorter duration cam, less compression etc. Those factors in themselves equate to a more streetable combo.
I merely screwed on a 6-71 to my well built NA 8.5-1 355 and added more power than I can use on the street.
I spin the blower relatively fast but keep rpms down for a great reliable street combo. This thing idles better than it did with a dual plane single carb, doesn't overheat in traffic and is a blast to drive.
They can have my blower when they pry it from my cold dead hands....

Okay guys. Took in what everyone said and ended up putting the motor on RacingJunk today for sale. Decided it was best to let it go as a whole and maybe I'll drop a 383 in her for cruising around. I need SOMETHING to warrant my 12-bolt 4:10s and the TH400 in there.

Thanks again...