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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Default How many lbs of boost should i run

How many lbs of boost should i run with my stock 9:1 compression pistons with out melting them?????????
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Default Re: How many lbs of boost should i run

After staring at your post for long enough, then your name, I finally figured out on my own that you own a 1g DSM.

I have no idea, and a DSM guy may happen to come in here and check, but you should have put your car in the title of the thread.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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Default Re: How many lbs of boost should i run

If you are wondering PSI, to give a better awnser, somone would need to know the turbo size....or if its stock turbo w/e. otherwise you will more than liekly get a HP # for the limit.. considering psi raelly doesnt mean much, its more about how many CFM and HP you can run in it safe.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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its a greedy t-25
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Default Re: How many lbs of boost should i run

T U N I N G.
That's what will determine the amount of boost you can safely run.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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I'm just gonna LOL @ "greedy" and let it go at that.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Cool Re: How many lbs of boost should i run

Originally Posted by Fabrik8
T U N I N G.
That's what will determine the amount of boost you can safely run.
EXACTLY!!!(as usual, Fabrik8 is right on)

I need a tune and i wont even drive my car till i get one.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Who ever tunes the car will tell you how much it will handle
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Default Re: How many lbs of boost should i run

You got other shit to worry about before melting those pistons. Please post more info
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Default Re: How many lbs of boost should i run

50psi should do, make sure u test it in heavy traffic too



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