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Old 04-01-2007, 02:23 AM
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how much boost can i run with forged 346 8.5:1 c.r and a proper set of heads?
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and a good intercooler? and what kind of fuel? methonal? Need quite a bit more info, but its generally a good practice to find how much RWHP you want to make and select your turbo based on that, instead of looking for peak PSI numbers.
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Originally Posted by Mcv8
how much boost can i run with forged 346 8.5:1 c.r and a proper set of heads?

this is like saying.......how much boost can i run in a camaro!
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My engine has seen as much as 26psi, but I am 8:1/7.9:1 compression.
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If you mean on 93 octane, about 18 psi with a good tune.


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