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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Is it possible to run a fully built 454lsx on 20psi and 10.5:1comp, and for it 2 live??? looking at running a rear mount twin turbo kit, and run it on e85 on the street.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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On straight alcohol, no problem
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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This is my dream build. It's gonna have to wait until after college though!!!
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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20 lbs of boost for a street car? That's going to be an interesting, if expensive ride. Better be getting a good degree in college to afford a beast like this.

If you are looking to make 1500+ hp, are you sure there are not other options to consider that might cost less and be more reliable? Might be less expensive to build a large BBC and use less boost to achieve same power and have a combo that will last longer.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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or start with 5psi...cause you'll still **** yourself when boost hits...lol...then go from there...
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build it for 20 psi but i bet you will only use it up to 15 psi maybe 12 psi on the street

I have a 427 boosted on the street with drag radials anything passed 15 psi is a waste on the street and 15 psi is a wild wild ride
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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How about you put the fully built 454 LSx in the car first, then tell us its too slow for the street and needs twin turbos
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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I planned on only running 10-15psi on the street and 20psi on the track, but it needs to be able to handle that 20psi when i want it. I just wanna push the envelope, i dont want to build it to 700hp and then decide i want more and do it all again, i wanna do this once and do it big. I plan on running methanol or alcohol injection just to be safe.
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What about E85?
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