8.5 to 1 compression on alcohol

Has anyone ever tried this?

Converting over from blown with carbs on gas to injection on alcohol. Spent so much on injector, fuel pump, fuel tank, ect, ect, ect.... Don't have the money just yet to buy new pistons rods and pins but would like to play with the car until then.

Ant help would sure be appreciated.......

ROF
Retired Old Fart

 

My very first race car was a BB/FC (1977), so we made a "training engine" (BBC) by replacing the 1/2 stroke crank w/ a 1/4 stroke. This dropped the compression down to about 9 to 1. It served its purpose but would only run mid 7s at 180+. I have very little blown gas experience, but if memory serves, you should be able to add more air and fuel volume on alcohol. What type of engine is it?

 

8.5-1 On Alky

Yes,a Friend Had A Dish Piston,steel Rod,chevy 350 Steel Crank,strd..030 Chevy Block,track 1 Heads,3450#street Camero,ran 9.62,changed Gas Carbs To Alky Carbs And Ran 8.89 (6-71 Bds Blower 18 # Of Boost) That Car Made Me Sell All My Nitrous Stuff And Go Blower.

 

Thanks guys. I feel a little better now.

 

I run an 8.5 to 1 blown alky motor and I know some other guys that do to.If we can help just let me know.