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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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On a stock LS1 can you run a STS kit with out anything else. Just the way the kit comes. If so what kind of boost.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Without fuel system and a tune you really should not run any boost. If you tune it you might be able to run around 3-4psi before the fuel system gives up. My stock fuel system gave up around 380RWHP if I remember correctly.

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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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I'm running 5# on a stock fuel system. All I've got done besides a tune is 918 springs and harden push rods. The injectors max out late in forth gear but I'm down the track by then.
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I'm at around 400hp/410tq.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Dont install an STS kit without at LEAST putting 42lb injectors, Tune, and 918 Springs... just budget for it as a requirement
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I'm running 4 psi daily driving in my stock LS1. I run 8 at the track. I upgraded the fuel system in my car. I have 42# injectors with an upgraded Racetronix fuel pump. I also had my car tuned as well. With only running 5 psi, fuel injectors can wait for a little while but need to be upgraded as soon as you can. A fuel pump can wait also but I would not recommend running the sts kit at all without a tune. My car dynoed 413/430 at 4psi and 467/508 at 7psi.
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Oh, one other thing I would recommend with upgrading your fuel system is new plugs and wires. My car did have some problems until I put new plugs in. You will need a colder plug. I'm running NGK T6 iridiums with a .28 gap.
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