How much boost can a stock 3.8 handle safetly. 120k miles so not really hoping for too much out of it. jw
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Re: How much boost?
10 PSI is safe, aslong as you have supporting mods ,like Hptuners, wideband , 255 fuel pump , and injectors.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine
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Aslong as the tune is good and air/ fuel ratio is good with no KR , you should be good with 10 PSI. Your current motor being in good condtion with no leaks. Theres people running more than 10 PSI but I would say 10 PSI is safe.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine
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10+PSI aslong as you can tune it. I maxed my maf and PE at 10lbs.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine
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Originally posted by Blizzard242 View PostA lot of it depends on the turbo size. 10psi on one turbo isn't the same as 10psi on another. I still have trouble grasping this concept myself but I've heard it a lot.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine
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the bigger one would be a T70, I'm using a GT35R which has really quick boost response.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine
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