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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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I am currently running 5 lbs on my combination which consists of maggie mp112 kooks 1 3/4 corsa cat back ported throttle body a6 3.4 pulley how much more reliable boost can i run what size pulley thanks.
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We will go as low as a 3.1, which will give you about 8lbs. Althoug we prefer meth injection at that level, but it can be done without.
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Doug - how much boost did you end up running with my new set up?

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We will go as low as a 3.1, which will give you about 8lbs. Althoug we prefer meth injection at that level, but it can be done without.
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Doug - how much boost did you end up running with my new set up?

9lbs, an engine with a centrifugal can handle more peak boost numbers since it is linear. Which is why they can make more power. (like yours)
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