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8-9

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10-11

23.98%

12-14

15.79%

15 and up

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daily drivers... how much boost ya running?

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Sep 30, 2008 | 11:29 PM

extremetoy

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daily drivers... how much boost ya running?

just curious how much boost people who either daily for frequently drive their cars run.

im planning on around 6 or 7 but i guess we'll see when its getting tuned

Oct 1, 2008 | 12:18 AM

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Good question. Granted my car by no means is a DD and only see's the best of days. I'd like to see the reliability vs boost, since that is my biggest concern.

Oct 1, 2008 | 12:56 AM

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15 and up

Oct 1, 2008 | 06:55 AM

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10psi on stock 112k mile bottom end. Motor can take it just the trans. and the 10bolt that you have to worry about.

Oct 1, 2008 | 06:59 AM

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you should specify whether you're talking about stock motors or built/bigger cube motors.

Oct 1, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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I run about 14-15psi on my built motor/trans/9inch full weight street car.About 8k every spring and summer.

Oct 1, 2008 | 09:33 AM

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Although my vette isn't a DD, I do take it on a lot of long trips. You otta see how much crap I can pack into that thing.. and a dog!

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Oct 1, 2008 | 11:11 AM

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right now it like 6-7 but its going to be around 15-17 i hope!! forged bottom end

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Oct 1, 2008 | 11:16 AM

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stock bottom end 9-10 psi ..as long as its tuned right it can dish it out..6 months and going strong lol

Oct 1, 2008 | 11:41 AM

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i run 12psi in my stock bottom end DD

Oct 1, 2008 | 01:46 PM

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once mine is tuned it's going to be running off of the 8 pound WG spring. stock bottom end and tranny/rear end. i'll up this thread once the thing blows up

Oct 1, 2008 | 02:04 PM

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Im running 6-7lbs on stock bottom end with a safe tune and meth. stock trans and stock rear end.

Oct 1, 2008 | 07:09 PM

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7# centrifugal supercharger. Stock bottom end. Drove as a daily for two years every weekday.

Oct 1, 2008 | 07:24 PM

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Most of my Procharged time has been on 10 psi. Driven everyday in rain, snow, hot weather, whatever.

Oct 1, 2008 | 07:35 PM

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16lbs for the last month (on forged motor)........was at 10lbs before (stock motor)

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Oct 1, 2008 | 07:39 PM

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People please remember to mention if you are stock bottom end or something different. Thanks.

Oct 1, 2008 | 09:13 PM

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3 PSI on a built 408. Not my DD but I drive it about twice a week to work. Trying to save my trans.

Oct 1, 2008 | 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver_TransAm

10psi on stock 112k mile bottom end. Motor can take it just the trans. and the 10bolt that you have to worry about.

That's good to know.. I was worried about the amount of psi on a DD.. If I ever find the money again to fab up a FI setup (getting ready to bite the bullet on a 9"), I was scared of running more than 5.. I guess a lot of it is in a good, safe tune also..

Oct 2, 2008 | 08:36 AM

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Not really a DD, but i do drive it alot (in the summer) 7.9 pounds of boost- stock bottom end.. conservative tune- 543rwhp.. everything else has been replaced- except the block... maybe someday..

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