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Old 03-18-2017, 05:00 PM
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Default Looking for info on safe HP levels for boosting the C7 LT1.

As the title says I looking for data on what is considered safe horse power levels for a stock C7 LT1, trans and rear end. Not tracking it. Not a daily driver here either.
Old 03-18-2017, 09:57 PM
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As the title says I looking for data on what is considered safe horse power levels for a stock C7 LT1, trans and rear end. Not tracking it. Not a daily driver here either.
700 at the rear wheels is the limit. period. Any higher is risking a lot..
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700 at the rear wheels is the limit. period. Any higher is risking a lot..
I will hold my set up almost to the point of can start the motor now. But still need to put the meth set up on the car. But will hold my car to max 650 to 700 what ever the A/A TI with the 3.6 pulley will do with the meth. But if over 700 will pull timing to get it down to be really safe. Robert
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safe for the motor is more than what the fuel system will provide unless you supplement with methanol.
Old 03-20-2017, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by robert miller
I will hold my set up almost to the point of can start the motor now. But still need to put the meth set up on the car. But will hold my car to max 650 to 700 what ever the A/A TI with the 3.6 pulley will do with the meth. But if over 700 will pull timing to get it down to be really safe. Robert
I'm at 750 with timing pulled way down on meth and E85. I still have the restrictor plate in limiting boost to around 9psi. I'm on a little Novi 1500. VR indicated this was safe, but once we pull the restrictor pistons will definitely be required.

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