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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Car is in sig, was pondering a STS kit.. see stock cars running 5-7 psi all day long making 4xx I figure i'm at 400 already its only going to get better and my engines built alittle

any suggestions should I go with STS or custom build or what??
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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What up big Ryan? What is the compression on your motor?
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Trade it in Sorry, just kidding.

Just as LS1RedZ, said your current compession level or willingness to change it will determine how much boot you could run.

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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...tCar.php?car=7
Check out our '95 Formula with it's internally stock LT1, that runs 11.31-11.32 in the 1/4. This car should be in the 10's shortly without getting into the engine. Bob
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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ill have to find out what pistons went in exactly they are either TRW or SRP pistons ill look

ts a felpro HC, LE2 Heads, .30 over on the cyc's and the head surface was decked

i imagine compression is around 10-11.. with .30 + felpro HC

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If compression is 10-10.5psi then you could run 8psi intercooled no problem wit forged pistons. If its close to 11, I'd say swap out the pistons or go N2O.
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