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04-20-2004, 10:56 PM
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FI Consensus Questions I'm brand new to the site and have spent a few days reading various posts about supercharging LS1's. I'm looking at the ATI P-1SC-1 and have a few questions about differences in materials I've read.
ATI states that the maximum reliable boost pressure is 10psi with intercoolers, on stock internals. Posts that I've read on here seem to indicate that 7psi is recommended. Is that the general consensus?
I would like to run the SC for a year before I look into heads and cam to lower CR and raise boost. Is this reasonably safe?
What is the skill level required for this installation? I am technically inclined, but don't turn wrenches very often. I've heard that this particular SC is pretty much a straight bolt-on outside of changing the injectors and installing the inline fuel pump.
Is there anything else I should anticipate with this install?
Thanks in advance,
- John
ATI states that the maximum reliable boost pressure is 10psi with intercoolers, on stock internals. Posts that I've read on here seem to indicate that 7psi is recommended. Is that the general consensus?
I would like to run the SC for a year before I look into heads and cam to lower CR and raise boost. Is this reasonably safe?
What is the skill level required for this installation? I am technically inclined, but don't turn wrenches very often. I've heard that this particular SC is pretty much a straight bolt-on outside of changing the injectors and installing the inline fuel pump.
Is there anything else I should anticipate with this install?
Thanks in advance,
- John
04-21-2004, 06:20 AM
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alot of varibles apply, like octane and timing. and flow of the engine.
if its corked up with stock exhaust, you'll get more boost.
and how much timing the setup is dialed in at.
if you have longtubes, catback, using 92-945 octane you probably would set it up for 7psi would be safe, but since each car varies you might see less or more.
if its corked up with stock exhaust, you'll get more boost.
and how much timing the setup is dialed in at.
if you have longtubes, catback, using 92-945 octane you probably would set it up for 7psi would be safe, but since each car varies you might see less or more.
04-21-2004, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
alot of varibles apply, like octane and timing. and flow of the engine.
if its corked up with stock exhaust, you'll get more boost.
and how much timing the setup is dialed in at.
if you have longtubes, catback, using 92-945 octane you probably would set it up for 7psi would be safe, but since each car varies you might see less or more.
if its corked up with stock exhaust, you'll get more boost.
and how much timing the setup is dialed in at.
if you have longtubes, catback, using 92-945 octane you probably would set it up for 7psi would be safe, but since each car varies you might see less or more.
04-21-2004, 10:08 AM
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When i got my procharger i was trying to decide how much boost to run... I decide to run 8lbs with full exhaust... That seems to be the highest boost that is the safest with a good tune...
As far for installation the install isn't to bad... Took me and a friend about 6 hours just for the ati kit.... Just basic stuff.. Most of the time is making room for everything to fit...
As far for installation the install isn't to bad... Took me and a friend about 6 hours just for the ati kit.... Just basic stuff.. Most of the time is making room for everything to fit...