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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Default Lbs of boost same as PSI?
Are "lbs of boost" and "psi" the same thing when talking about forced induction? If my engine is running 6lbs of boost, is actually like 12psi, or is it 6psi?

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Yeah, lbs of boost = psi.
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psi = pounds per square inch
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Originally Posted by y2khawk
psi = pounds per square inch
(cough, Cough ***smartass*** cough, cough)

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Pounds of boost, psi, pressure, is all the same ****.
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All the same...
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Wow I'm glad we cleared that all up, NEXT
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someone should make this a sticky......b/c its one of the few answers I've seen that everyone can agree on!!!
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Dont forget, PSI or boost is a measure of restriction, not how much power your turbo makes
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