Engine and Boost
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Engine and Boost
Sup Guys.
What would I need to get in order to be able to push as much boost lbs as possible? Forged internals and stuff, is there anything beyond that? If it helps, I plan on getting a turbo for my car.
With building the engine so it can take the boost, is it going to help my car pick up speed as well? Or is it solely heavy duty sh*t meant to take the beating?
What would I need to get in order to be able to push as much boost lbs as possible? Forged internals and stuff, is there anything beyond that? If it helps, I plan on getting a turbo for my car.
With building the engine so it can take the boost, is it going to help my car pick up speed as well? Or is it solely heavy duty sh*t meant to take the beating?
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Well, if he's set on turbocharging his car, then headers really are a waste of money...
Yes you'll want forged internals, and lower the compression a few points (9:1 at most!) if you want to be able to push atleast 1 bar...
And actually, building up the engine for boosting, will lose you some power (until you get the turbocharger hooked up of course) because lower compression = less power in an NA car. When you DO boost it though, it'll allow you to turn up the boost to atleast a reasonable level without detonating the hell out of your engine.
Oh and if you're serious about getting turbo-ing your car, get an aftercooler/intercooler (I see them called different things by different people) - if you're going to do it do it right
Yes you'll want forged internals, and lower the compression a few points (9:1 at most!) if you want to be able to push atleast 1 bar...
And actually, building up the engine for boosting, will lose you some power (until you get the turbocharger hooked up of course) because lower compression = less power in an NA car. When you DO boost it though, it'll allow you to turn up the boost to atleast a reasonable level without detonating the hell out of your engine.
Oh and if you're serious about getting turbo-ing your car, get an aftercooler/intercooler (I see them called different things by different people) - if you're going to do it do it right
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Originally posted by tainted
I can run a turbo charger w/o one of those intercoolers? I thought it was part of the system meaning, you can't run it without one?
I can run a turbo charger w/o one of those intercoolers? I thought it was part of the system meaning, you can't run it without one?
More oxygen = more HP.
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I'm not a big fan of forced induction on the LS1. Harlan seems to be the only guy having great results (150 mph traps). I'm going heads/cam and later some nitrous. Check the forced induction board and see if you can get an iron block as well.
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Originally posted by danziger
I'm not a big fan of forced induction on the LS1. Harlan seems to be the only guy having great results (150 mph traps). I'm going heads/cam and later some nitrous. Check the forced induction board and see if you can get an iron block as well.
I'm not a big fan of forced induction on the LS1. Harlan seems to be the only guy having great results (150 mph traps). I'm going heads/cam and later some nitrous. Check the forced induction board and see if you can get an iron block as well.
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From: Darien, IL, usa (Chicago W.Suburbs)
Originally posted by danziger
I have a TNT 100 wet shot now myself, but the shop doing my heads/cam won't warranty the work if you spray. Looks like I'll be off the jug for a while...
I have a TNT 100 wet shot now myself, but the shop doing my heads/cam won't warranty the work if you spray. Looks like I'll be off the jug for a while...
i prob know someone who will buy it