ls1 w/turbo?
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ls1 w/turbo? i am fairly new to the game of ls motors, i like old school carbs blah blah blah. i was chating with some dude and he mentioned something that ls motors aren't turbo friendly, something to do with the valves and that they have a tendancy to blow head gaskets. i have been trying to find out if this is true or not. does anyone know what i am talk about or am i really thestupidone? i dont' really belive what he said so i am asking the sight. any words?
check out the forced induction section, plenty of guys there are running monster turbo setups making 1000+ hp to the wheels. I've heard that mod motors are very turbo friendly (but that could be because they dont make power N/A), but it seems like LS1's work pretty good with turbos.
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It all depends on how much boost you are throwing at it. In stock form, the LS1 can handle a maximum of 10 psi with meth if tuned correctly. For longer life 7 psi is a good medium.
Now go forged and you'll be ammazed how much they can take. There is a GM block that accepts 6 bolt head now and it can be O-ringed as well so the sky is the limit if done right.
Now go forged and you'll be ammazed how much they can take. There is a GM block that accepts 6 bolt head now and it can be O-ringed as well so the sky is the limit if done right.
It all depends on how much boost you are throwing at it. In stock form, the LS1 can handle a maximum of 10 psi with meth if tuned correctly. For longer life 7 psi is a good medium.
Now go forged and you'll be ammazed how much they can take. There is a GM block that accepts 6 bolt head now and it can be O-ringed as well so the sky is the limit if done right.
Now go forged and you'll be ammazed how much they can take. There is a GM block that accepts 6 bolt head now and it can be O-ringed as well so the sky is the limit if done right.
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