More turbo questions
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Re: More turbo questions I'll try to help. (I am not 100% sure about this stuff but this should help a little until someone who really knows can answer.)
1. A boost "spike" is when the boost builds rapidly and the wastegate does not open fast enough. It can be VERY bad for an engine. But if set up properly they should not be a problem.
2. Torco - they make and sell fuel additives and have a really good race fuel concentrate.
3. Aftermarket turbo kits can be adjusted to provide a lot more boost than you can use on a stock engine (LS1)
4. Besides drivetrain, you will need at least an upgraded fuel system (injectors and pump), and tuning is the most important part.
5. Too much? I can't really say. It all depends on how long you expect it to last.(with proper tuning, and fuel)
Hope that helped,
Jeff
1. A boost "spike" is when the boost builds rapidly and the wastegate does not open fast enough. It can be VERY bad for an engine. But if set up properly they should not be a problem.
2. Torco - they make and sell fuel additives and have a really good race fuel concentrate.
3. Aftermarket turbo kits can be adjusted to provide a lot more boost than you can use on a stock engine (LS1)
4. Besides drivetrain, you will need at least an upgraded fuel system (injectors and pump), and tuning is the most important part.
5. Too much? I can't really say. It all depends on how long you expect it to last.(with proper tuning, and fuel)
Hope that helped,
Jeff
More turbo questions I am really leaning towards going single turbo. But I am new to it and have a few questions.
What do you guys mean by a spike? Are they bad? IE hurt the motor.
What is torco?
The turbo technologies kit I am looking at is 4 1/5 psi. Is the kit is adjustable to higher psi?
What is needed besides injectors and tunning to run safely at 8-9 psi if it is adjustable to that much?
What psi is too much for a stock LS1?
Sorry for the questions but I am sure I will have more.
Thanks
Jason
What do you guys mean by a spike? Are they bad? IE hurt the motor.
What is torco?
The turbo technologies kit I am looking at is 4 1/5 psi. Is the kit is adjustable to higher psi?
What is needed besides injectors and tunning to run safely at 8-9 psi if it is adjustable to that much?
What psi is too much for a stock LS1?
Sorry for the questions but I am sure I will have more.
Thanks
Jason
Re: More turbo questions Are you looking at the T-60 kit? I know some one thats selling his I'll find his email later.
I think you can adjust it up past 4.5psi, only safe to do so if you tuned your engine for that much boost. Also need to up fuel and drive train componets. Remember Rearend and torque conv or clutch, things you'll need. ANd alot of $$$$ doesnt hurt.
The most ive known any one to turn the boost up on an ls1 is 15psi (Rob Raymer) but he has a built moter. I think Y2kHawk (Harlem) has the most boost for a stock ls1 (like around 12#)
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I think you can adjust it up past 4.5psi, only safe to do so if you tuned your engine for that much boost. Also need to up fuel and drive train componets. Remember Rearend and torque conv or clutch, things you'll need. ANd alot of $$$$ doesnt hurt.
The most ive known any one to turn the boost up on an ls1 is 15psi (Rob Raymer) but he has a built moter. I think Y2kHawk (Harlem) has the most boost for a stock ls1 (like around 12#)
Bow down to the masters of boost <img src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" border="0" alt="[hail]" />
Re: More turbo questions Yes I am looking at the T60 kits. I would be thankful if you will send his email my way. I was thinking I would run on the street at 6 psi? If that is safe on 91-93 octane without programing. Then when I get the money saved for the fuel system and programing I would turn it up to 8-9 psi. But I only want to run 8-9 at the track and turn it back down for daily driving.
Jason
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Jason
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Re: More turbo questions Here the guys email i think hes selling it for $3100
98darkbird@computermail.net
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98darkbird@computermail.net
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Re: More turbo questions Just remember one thing boost is more addictive then crack cocaine.
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