LQ4 with KY Turbo
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LQ4 with KY Turbo
Well..... On Sunday my h/c ls1 let go on the dyno. Not sure why as I haven't pulled the engine yet. Anyway, thinking of doing a boost setup on the car. The setup I have in mind is a KY turbo kit and a low mile junk yard LQ4. Is there anyone out there that has done this combo or something similar? I am not looking on making any crazy numbers and am looking to make about 525-550rwhp. Without touching the lq4, with the exceptions of cam and valve springs, is this a safe power level? Or am I going to blow this thing up in a week? Your tips and thoughts are greatly appreciated.
P.S. The car is mainly a street car and may see the track 4 to 5 times a year.
P.S. The car is mainly a street car and may see the track 4 to 5 times a year.
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Speed Inc will be doing my tuning and I have all the faith in them that they will do a great job. I just want to see some guys that have done this combo and the car is still alive and not blown up like my current setup is.
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Looking for info on what is "safe". What kind of boost are you pushing to make x hp? How much boost did you through at it before i broke? How long did it last? My plan would be stock LQ4 and then build a boost motor on the side. Jus want to get car up and running! Any info on what to do is greatly appreciated.
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Thanks for the input guys. No one else has done this? I know there are plenty of junk yard LQ4 guys out there. Just looking for your $.02 before I drop 8 grand on this thing!