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bill dedman · 02-05-2009, 02:18 PM

Bruce,

Is this the 5.4-liter motor? If it is, that's nearly 2.3 hp per cubic inch...

Wonder about the engine life of a motor making this much power per cube, hot-lapping in the final rounds.

Might that be a factor? Is that a Gilmer belt driving the blower, or just a multi-ribbed serpentine unit? To make that kind of power, I'd think the supercharger must be working pretty hard (high boost levels,) That's hard on belts....
Just a thought.

Bill

02-05-2009, 02:18 PM	#27
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Where are the other 46 ?? 2008 Bruce, Is this the 5.4-liter motor? If it is, that's nearly 2.3 hp per cubic inch... Wonder about the engine life of a motor making this much power per cube, hot-lapping in the final rounds. Might that be a factor? Is that a Gilmer belt driving the blower, or just a multi-ribbed serpentine unit? To make that kind of power, I'd think the supercharger must be working pretty hard (high boost levels,) That's hard on belts.... Just a thought. Bill __________________ Bill