Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

751 RWHP on 93 Octane

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2006 | 10:18 PM
  #41  
Pro Stock John's Avatar
LS1Tech Co-Founder
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 45,321
Likes: 1,764
From: Chicago, IL
Default

If I was going to run 6-8 PSI I would not drop the compression a whole lot. But for 12-20psi I would run 8.xx:1.
Reply
Old May 26, 2006 | 10:59 PM
  #42  
Zombie's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,498
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas
Default

If I didn't get such a good deal on my diamond pistons ($200) I would have gotten custom ones for a 7.8:1 compression. Lower is definately better
Reply
Old May 27, 2006 | 01:02 AM
  #43  
mahhddgtp's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
From: Loganville, GA
Default

That's why PSJ is the man in my book..
Reply
Old May 27, 2006 | 10:39 AM
  #44  
turbocuda's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by engineermike
The boost comes on around 3000. I have a 2-step set at 2100 rpm. Any higher and it pushes through the brakes. At 2100 it's only building about 2 psi boost.

I tried foot braking, but again, I can only get a little over 2000 and no boost without pushing through the brakes.

Mike
definetly need to look into a different converter....Chat with PTC...they know what they are doing

408ci sbm with twin 84ar h-trims....no transbrake...2 step to 3000 build about 5 psi onthe line 1.48 60's with 3.23's and 28x9 slick at 3500lbs.... 6.64@106 mph in the 1/8th at only 9 psi.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:49 PM.

story-0
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-4
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-5
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-6
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-9
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE