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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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I didn't see this anywhere but how much boost do you plan on running with those valve springs?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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I didn't see this anywhere but how much boost do you plan on running with those valve springs?
Try reading the whole thread he said 6 psi
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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original plan was 6psi but after upgrading to ls6 yellows and chromemoly pushrods along with 317 heads @ 9.75:1 compression I'm running a dual stage boost contoller first stage at 6 and the 2nd will be at 10psi
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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why not upgrade to duals? Wont you be fighting valve float with those springs? Id hate to see one of those springs break and a valve drop.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BSmiff
Try reading the whole thread he said 6 psi
oh, let me apologize. its hard to read everything when i can only go on here with my phone.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by eviltwin_1987
why not upgrade to duals? Wont you be fighting valve float with those springs? Id hate to see one of those springs break and a valve drop.
Should be just fine with the compression im running
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Dropped headers off to get coated last night. Im off tomorrow so Im going to mount up my boost controller and finish all this wiring for the boost gauge and wideband.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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I am driving mine. I love boost. I still am working issues but it feels good. I think i might need another fan. thinking of going with the stand up radiator.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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What kind of fans are you running? What issues? Im guessing overheating lol, did you keep the air dam? Where the f are the pics? haha
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Fixed the overheating issue i believe. Fans were pulling not pushing. I'm going to put some miles on it tomorrow.
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Lol, I double checked my polarity before i put mine on!
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With that ebay kit you modded the radiator position or it remain in the stock position?
Man greate job .
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Mine are stock but tipped more.
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Mines stock, same angle too
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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More pics:
Ceramic coated headers



Im starting to work out all the wiring, mainly remembering where all the OEM wires went especially the grounds lol
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Those headers look nice. I was thinking of powdercoating my procharger plenum...where did you get it done? Place out near Houston?
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Finish this thing!!! I got mine running!!! fixed the xmsn problems.
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looks great! how much did it cost you to get those powdercoated?
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Headers cost 60 to coat. Was done by a local startup, if they work out ok I'll give you his number. I'm selling my 55# siemens injectors as I got a good deal on some 60# siemens so if you need 55#ers let me know, looking to get 220 shipped or best offer. I ran into an issue with my power steering lines and need help. The gear box thing or whatever where the lines connect to, there are 2 ports. I'm assuming the top is the return and the bottom is the feed right?
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