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TrueSlide
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I was wondering if the CA holds the same power potential as the SR does, I have decided to go with the CA, since it is cheaper and not as common as the SR. Also where can I buy/read/dl a guide to installing the CA, Like prep work.

Also ? for Dauntless, I have read a couple of posts and you said you are gonna be getting CAs, is their a guarentee that comes with them when they are bought?

Also where can I read more up about the CA, I want to know everything about it!!:help


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Movingviolation240
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IMHO the CA has more potential due to the stronger block, but SR guys would argue this to the death.

install is just like the SR, nothing much too it :)

http://www.heavythrottle.com has the play by play

later,Paul

Daunttless
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There are two guarantees and a compression check. : )

I will provide compression papers, the engines come with a low mileage guarantee, and a startup guarantee. If I do the install, I'm still working out warranty issues, but there will be a fairly long term limited warranty on the engine as well so long as it is installed in my shop. I unfortunately cannot offer a warranty on installs that I do not do, as I have no control over improper handling in that situation. However, the startup guarantee provides that everything is in working order when it leaves my shop. : )

Also, I have found, and these are my own observations, that price wise and simplicity wise its easier to put a SR to 320-350hp, but beyond that price wise and simplicity wise it is easier to put a CA to 350-500hp.

Anything else we can answer?

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p1n0yb0yracer
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how much would it cost to put in a CA? and about how much would it cost to get it around 400 hp?


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