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boost options Wondering what is a safe boost level to run on a fairly stock ls1, all i have done is longtube headers full exhaust, throttle body, intake. I'm not looking to go crazy just make a fast street car. Its for a 2001 ws6 ta automatic. I am looking to go with procharger just dont know if the d1sc 8# is to much or should i stay with the p1sc 7-9# setup.
You're gonna get a million different answers. Some people feel you can reach 600 rwhp on stock internals, but that's few. Most of those that really care about their car keep at 8# and under. However, you should definitely get the D1 so's you can have fun in the long run. 
Originally Posted by bboyferal
You're gonna get a million different answers. Some people feel you can reach 600 rwhp on stock internals, but that's few. Most of those that really care about their car keep at 8# and under. However, you should definitely get the D1 so's you can have fun in the long run.
Originally Posted by 1bad2k2ta
I agree 100%. The D1 will give you the same airflow at a lower compressor duty cycle meaning lower intake air temps. You can then run a little more timing and have plenty of room for upgrading in the future. If you are like most of us, you will get hooked and upgrading is simply a matter of time and money.
Your sig explains it all!
There is no set boost limit to our motors. First off, not all motors are built the same. Some can handle up to 650rwhp and some only 500rwhp. Now, boost is a measure of restriction, not power. So a modified breathable motor can blow up and 4psi while a stock motor might blow up at 13psi. These numbers are just for reference.
You shouldn't choose based on which one will blow up your motor. Both will accomplish this task quite easily. I'd go with the D1SC. It will allow you make a ton of power in the future if you decide to build up the motor. As for stock motor limits, I think 550rwhp is pretty much a standard number. Obviously you will find some crazy people making more power than that on the stock motor
You shouldn't choose based on which one will blow up your motor. Both will accomplish this task quite easily. I'd go with the D1SC. It will allow you make a ton of power in the future if you decide to build up the motor. As for stock motor limits, I think 550rwhp is pretty much a standard number. Obviously you will find some crazy people making more power than that on the stock motor
Rwhp, boost #'s, etc. How do gauge the measure of what stock internals can handle without using these? I understand what you're saying, though: Boost is one consideration, rwhp is one, many things should be considered. 550 rwhp is a good standard, as well, to think about it roughly. 
Though, I thought it would be right under or at 500 rwhp. I have a question:
Would a 500 standard for safe internals apply to SC's and Turbo's equally? I mean, I always thought a little bit more rwhp could be achieved with the same psi with a turbo than a SC. Example: Everything else equal, a turbo @10 psi and a centrifugal SC @ 10 psi. Both are forcing air in with the same pressure, but one is using hp to produce. So, one added 8 psi worth of rwhp, and the other did, too, but lost some also. The reason I'm asking is, everything else equal, STOCK EVERYTHING, would the turbo handle a little bit more rwhp on stock internals than the current SC's out there? Maybe a stupid question, but I thought it would be appropriate on this thread, plus it may be in the threadstarter's interest.
Though, I thought it would be right under or at 500 rwhp. I have a question:
Would a 500 standard for safe internals apply to SC's and Turbo's equally? I mean, I always thought a little bit more rwhp could be achieved with the same psi with a turbo than a SC. Example: Everything else equal, a turbo @10 psi and a centrifugal SC @ 10 psi. Both are forcing air in with the same pressure, but one is using hp to produce. So, one added 8 psi worth of rwhp, and the other did, too, but lost some also. The reason I'm asking is, everything else equal, STOCK EVERYTHING, would the turbo handle a little bit more rwhp on stock internals than the current SC's out there? Maybe a stupid question, but I thought it would be appropriate on this thread, plus it may be in the threadstarter's interest.
