Going for 10 PSI!
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Safety Car
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From: Kuwait
Going for 10 PSI!
Hi,
I'm thinking of increasing my boost level and if is it safe for my engine.
I'm currently @8psi of boost and my mods are: Maggie and Meth Injection.
what do you guys think? do it or just forget it? what is the maximum for me without blowing my beloved engine?
w8ing for some ideas.. Thank you in advance!
I'm thinking of increasing my boost level and if is it safe for my engine.
I'm currently @8psi of boost and my mods are: Maggie and Meth Injection.
what do you guys think? do it or just forget it? what is the maximum for me without blowing my beloved engine?
w8ing for some ideas.. Thank you in advance!
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St. Jude Donor '08
Hi,
I'm thinking of increasing my boost level and if is it safe for my engine.
I'm currently @8psi of boost and my mods are: Maggie and Meth Injection.
what do you guys think? do it or just forget it? what is the maximum for me without blowing my beloved engine?
w8ing for some ideas.. Thank you in advance!
I'm thinking of increasing my boost level and if is it safe for my engine.
I'm currently @8psi of boost and my mods are: Maggie and Meth Injection.
what do you guys think? do it or just forget it? what is the maximum for me without blowing my beloved engine?
w8ing for some ideas.. Thank you in advance!
Last edited by welcome2try; Aug 14, 2007 at 07:40 PM.
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From: Kuwait
with you! 1st thing on my list is the saftey of my engine, that's why I'm asking the guys here.. 484rwhp for now... so what do you think? what all of you guys think? I heard it's safe to do it as long as I have Methanol! I mean what is the link between the meth and the boost?
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From: Midland, TX........ 550 RWHP/520 RWTQ (A6)
You're problem isn't only whether or not your engine will survive..........you're already turning a Maggie 112 (well) past its efficiency. I know of a couple of 112 owners that have tried 9+ lbs of boost with nothing but problems. Your meth kit definitely helps (the IAT's really soar on the maggie at the upper boost levels)but the 112 is not meant for that much boost. I love my 112, but I would have gone with another model (maybe the 122) if I was going to run over 7 lbs.
I would also be worried about the A6 trans...........I"ve heard of a few failing at 550 rwhp/tq.........sorry to rain on your parade.
I would also be worried about the A6 trans...........I"ve heard of a few failing at 550 rwhp/tq.........sorry to rain on your parade.
Last edited by Bushong572; Aug 14, 2007 at 08:59 PM.
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From: Valencia '32 Ford 3 window with 615 HP!!!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'09
You're problem isn't only whether or not your engine will survive..........you're already turning a Maggie 112 (well) past its efficiency. I know of a couple of 112 owners that have tried 9+ lbs of boost with nothing but problems. Your meth kit definitely helps (the IAT's really soar on the maggie at the upper boost levels)but the 112 is not meant for that much boost. I love my 112, but I would have gone with another model (maybe the 122) if I was going to run over 7 lbs.
I would also be worried about the A6 trans...........I"ve heard of a few failing at 550 rwhp/tq.........sorry to rain on your parade.
I would also be worried about the A6 trans...........I"ve heard of a few failing at 550 rwhp/tq.........sorry to rain on your parade.
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You need to be asking those questions over here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1232900
Lots of helpful info and people
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1232900
Lots of helpful info and people
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St. Jude Donor '09-'11
Dashti--I agree with Steve also. Another thing to keep in mind is that your ambient temperatures in Kuwait are so high that it is really hard to keep the temperatures down and that higher boost will be even more difficult to live with there than in a cooler climate. I hope you stay where your are on boost. If you change over to a Kenne Bell with better efficiency, then you might be able to raise boost a little, but even then I would be hesitant to do so.
I'll send you a PM next time I'm in Kuwait. Won't be in August, however.
Joe
I'll send you a PM next time I'm in Kuwait. Won't be in August, however.
Joe
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From: Kuwait
Dashti--I agree with Steve also. Another thing to keep in mind is that your ambient temperatures in Kuwait are so high that it is really hard to keep the temperatures down and that higher boost will be even more difficult to live with there than in a cooler climate. I hope you stay where your are on boost. If you change over to a Kenne Bell with better efficiency, then you might be able to raise boost a little, but even then I would be hesitant to do so.
I'll send you a PM next time I'm in Kuwait. Won't be in August, however.
Joe
I'll send you a PM next time I'm in Kuwait. Won't be in August, however.
Joe
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Going for ever more on a stock, cast-piston engine. Here's an old post with some food for thought:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1527668
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1527668
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Going for ever more on a stock, cast-piston engine. Here's an old post with some food for thought:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1527668
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1527668
Melting Slicks
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From: Acton MA
well with your stock engine (and cam too?) you'll be right around a 17:1 compression ratio. so you'll want at least a 116 MON fuel (not R+M/2)
So you should be able to do it safely with VPR C16.
So you should be able to do it safely with VPR C16.