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Old 03-22-2012, 02:10 PM
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Default boost limits of mild 370?

I kno that's a very broad question, a lot of factors come into play such as tuning, intercooler efficiency, octane of fuel your running, etc.

I'm building a 370 using a stock lq4 crank, compstar rods and either diamond or weisco forged pistons, 317 heads...just wondering what the upper limits of boost a setup like this could safely handle? With and without meth
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enough to make dang near 1000 im sure...
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Meth will definitely be needed. But everything else should be able to see at least 1k hp
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- when you start to get uncontrollable detonation

- when you start to lift the heads

- when the intake blows apart

which ever comes first
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Lolz atomic I was thinking around 15 psi?
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Theres several guys pushing 20-22psi thru the stock intake, and if you use good head gaskets and head studs then that shouldnt be a problem. Next on the list is your fuel, fuel is goin to be your determining factor.
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A fuel cell, sumped, a1000 pump and whatever injectors are needed
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Run methanol and boost as much as your heart desires

...and I dont mean meth injection, I mean methanol as the primary fuel.
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we dont have methanol around were i live
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