Is it safe
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: CA
Sure. Just don't go crazy with power. I've seen LS motors with 150K miles get boosted and they still keep kicking. Just know that you're just accelerating the wear process...as with any other engine modifications.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,254
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From: Short Hills, NJ
I'm sorry but the title of this thread just reminded me of this (and I'm betting some others here thought the very same thing 
) so I am forced to post it LOL. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG5Qk...eature=related
And to answer your question, yes, I think it is safe.
Tuning, fuel delivery and not getting too crazy with the boost will be key.
) so I am forced to post it LOL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG5Qk...eature=related
And to answer your question, yes, I think it is safe.
Tuning, fuel delivery and not getting too crazy with the boost will be key.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,136
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From: Long Island New York
Gasoline will be over $5 gallon soon. The next generation Corvette, when it eventually comes, might be a far different thing that what the talk is going around now. S/C this one, I wouldnt wait, you might be disappointed.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,254
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From: Short Hills, NJ
100%I think about the guy back in 1970 that was undecided about whether he should buy that Chevelle SS 454 LS6 now or just wait for the '71/'72 models instead.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Tampa FL
Just read a short interview with Carroll Shelby in C&D. He says thanks to CAFE that turbo V6 engines are the future.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Woodlands (houston) TX
if you are really concerned about the health of your motor do a compression and leak down test on it. but i dont see any reason why you couldnt supercharge your car at normal boost levels 5-8 psi.
