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Dec 14, 2004 | 04:34 PM

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all those with forced induction

I have an 02 SS bone stock...how well will the motor handle 5 lbs of boost on stock internals with a dyno tune??? I wanna opt for the sts kit but I really don't wanna blow up anything

Dec 14, 2004 | 04:38 PM

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The STS kit will be fine in that boost for you, but you will need to run 91+ octane gas.

Dec 15, 2004 | 01:35 PM

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ttt....anyone else?

Dec 15, 2004 | 01:41 PM

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ttt....anyone else?

Your motor will have no problems with that small amount of boost, especially with a good tune. However, it will only start with 5#'s.

Dec 15, 2004 | 02:28 PM

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5 lbs of boost should be a walk in the park.

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Dec 15, 2004 | 02:28 PM

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I have an 02 SS bone stock...how well will the motor handle 5 lbs of boost on stock internals with a dyno tune??? I wanna opt for the sts kit but I really don't wanna blow up anything

I have a friend in Denver (5000 Feet) pushing 8psi with a bone stock motor, stock injectors and no dyno tune. No kidding. His car moves out! He's making peak boost at 3500rpm and runs it to 5500 or 5800.

You'll love the STS Turbo if you don't mind the clearance issue.

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Dec 15, 2004 | 07:01 PM

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i think the most u can take a stock bottom end ls1 is to about 9psi with injectors and a good tune. and 91+ octane of course

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Dec 15, 2004 | 08:04 PM

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You can run 5lbs no problem.I prefer some 42lb injectors with the tune to be safe.Then when you move up just add a front mount intercooler and 8lbs of boost.That will give you another 80hp easilly and still be safe.

BTW-I run 12lbs on my stock motor Vette.

Dec 15, 2004 | 08:07 PM

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I'm confused now....some say up to 9....some say up to 7 and now up to 5? which is it? I'm going to get my car dyno tuned so thats not an issue...but I need to now where i stand...if 5 is the max than I don't feel too comfortable taking it to the max....if its 9 than I feel like i have some safety room....someone help