I was just wondering, because I thought I read somewhere that for a TT setup or KB 2.2 that it'd help to get lower compression to keep the motor from going BOOM!.. But maybe i'm wrong, i'm no genius haha
you can keep the stock compresion but just swap out the internals with forged internals and once you add what ever poweradder just get a real good tune and you'll be ok
alright.. that sounds good to me. I just wondered about it because a buddy of mine who drag races as a hobby said that dished pistons would be best for motors with boost on them, especially turbos..
Your consern if you went with a 2.2 KB or TT would be the ENTIRE rotating assembly. The 03 cobra has 8.5-1 C and thats a good idea when you get a big blower like that. Be advised that you going to spend a BUTT LOAD of cash. 5K just for the KB, $3500 for the shortblock, alot of $$$ for the new fuel system, beefing up the car with things such as SFCs, clutch, than you got the tune for the whole thing as well as installation. Over 13K for everything. for the 2.2. WELL over 15 for the TT setup.
There are more things that would be needed before you run slicks at the track, like new tranny, new rear axle, welding torque boxes, roll bar or cage. Its VERY expencive....you should do like me and plan this stuff out and buy things a little at a time.
with today's engine management and intercooler technology it wastes 14% of your power for each point you drop. you just need the real deal. KB seems to have a complete approach. 8.0 is old school.