Originally posted by warmonger: There really isn't a more effective way.
There are a few options you haven't discussed here, like compression ratio, and for that matter fuel octane.
Originally posted by warmonger: Well I can always pull more timing... well yes you can but that causes exhaust temps to go up which heat the compressor side more which causes you to pull more timing...etc.
This assumes that I'm planning to use a turbo. I'm not.
Originally posted by warmonger: So how is $800 too expensive? With a turbo it can net you anywhere from 20 to 50 more HP!
20 to 50 more than what? If I'm sticking with stock internals and tranny, the upper limit on power is already set in advance. If an intercooled turbo can get 250 HP and a non-intercooled compressor can only give me 200, what does it matter if I'm limited to 200 anyway by the tranny? My only concern is with what's the affordable way to get to around 200. Lots of people run single-digit amounts of boost without intercoolers and don't die of detonation, right?
