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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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Just got my lq9 block back from machine shop and ready to start assembling I have a set of 246 heads about to go on it for 10:9 compression I have decided I want to run boost now is it possible with this compression at small boost?
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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I ran a 11:1 408 with a tvs1900 with the smallest pulley available...maxed out at about 7-8psi. Was torquey as hell, very fun setup.
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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I will be running pump gas and another question I have a set of new GM head gaskets for it already will those work good for boost as long as I run ARP head studs
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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I ran pump 93 on mine. Some LS9 gaskets are the best GM factory MLS gaskets.
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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I think they will work but i see a lot of people going with ls9 gaskets.
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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just ordered some LS9 gaskets to be safe, should i stick with 10.1 with 317 heads or 243 heads I already have at 10:9 compression for low boost?
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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LS3s are boosted daily and they are that CR run it with a good tune up and fuel and be ok
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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I would do the 317s because most tuners aren't nearly as good as they think they are
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