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Old 01-29-2015, 02:41 AM
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I was gonna throw a lsa super charger on a set of stock ls3 heads what's the boost limit that stock valves can handle. I'm planning on boost it to 15lbs
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Has any body ever cracked a valve ?
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Now I'm just starting to think people are making stuff up haha.
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Bump please help
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Kurtis,

You will not crack a valve due to a boost number. The only common ways to damage a valve are contact with a piston and/or improper cam/spring combo. You will be fine with stock valves.

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Thank you sir that was the info I was looking for



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