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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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How much boost can I run with out Meth? I have an intercooler and 42 lb injectors, but the stock fuel pump. My timing is set a 18*. Would I be ok to run 12-14 lbs once in a while in high boost? Jason said he ran 15, some times 18 with a lot of meth on the bone stock fuel system with this kit. I'm at 7 lbs with the base STS on my 4.8. I was watching my intake temps today and saw no increases while boosting at 7 lbs. Also no knock. I am repacing the stock pump with a 255 lph or puting in an inline soon.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Josh, all the smart turbo people here, and no one has opinion?
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What is your CR, do you have forged internals? what kind of fuel are you using?
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Ask Josh.

Kurt @ w2w is running meth on his turbo silverado, I think he's at 10psi.
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Originally Posted by Boostaholic
What is your CR, do you have forged internals? what kind of fuel are you using?
Its a stock 4.8 running 91 octane...all you can get at 5000 ft elev.
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Pff not much with that stock fuel pump.
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