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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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how much boost can you run on an engine with 9.4 to 1 compression ratio and still be safe.
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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30203942093840230s023002303 x2 psi

supercharged boost? head unit?
turbocharged boost? turbo size?

91octane
race gas
91ocatane+meth
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fully forged internals with front mount pt88 turbo ran on 93 octane gas
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That would be way to much boost! I would not go over 150PSI!

But seriously, you could make a ton of power if your tuning is proper, and the octane is high enough.


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30203942093840230s023002303 x2 psi

supercharged boost? head unit?
turbocharged boost? turbo size?

91octane
race gas
91ocatane+meth
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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why do people post stuff like this, there is no answer each combo is different and no interweb genius will be able to give you an exact close answer
how about 0psi to be safe if you have to ask.




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