Engine Under boost
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Burning Brakes
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Engine Under boost
How long can and engine remain in boost without doing dammage. The reason for my asking is the last time my Vette club was out playing we were running around 100 MPH. I was getting close to going into boost since I installed my 3:42 rear end. Typically the engine only sees 4 to 5 seconds of boost at a time the way I drive just wondering if 2 to 3 psi will do any dammage.
I guess the point I am trying to make is boost occurs at around 2500 rpm. Running at 100 mph almost puts the engine under boost. Will prolonged periods of boost dammage the engine...simple question!
Thanks,
The Big Dog
I guess the point I am trying to make is boost occurs at around 2500 rpm. Running at 100 mph almost puts the engine under boost. Will prolonged periods of boost dammage the engine...simple question!
Thanks,
The Big Dog
Last edited by TheBigDog; Mar 24, 2011 at 03:35 PM.
Drifting
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How long can and engine remain in boost without doing dammage. The reason for my asking is the last time my Vette club was out playing we were running around 100 MPH. I was getting close to going into boost since I installed my 3:42 rear end. Typically the engine only sees 4 to 5 seconds of boost at a time the way I drive just wondering if 2 to 3 psi will do any dammage.
I guess the point I am trying to make is boost occurs at around 2500 rpm. Running at 100 mph almost puts the engine under boost. Will prolonged periods of boost dammage the engine...simple question!
Thanks,
The Big Dog
I guess the point I am trying to make is boost occurs at around 2500 rpm. Running at 100 mph almost puts the engine under boost. Will prolonged periods of boost dammage the engine...simple question!
Thanks,
The Big Dog
Instructor
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Do not do the cannonball run with it and you should be good. I have not had problems with 30 seconds or more with stock pistons while "cruising" with some friends down the highway.
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