How much boost is safe?
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From: Week-Philly, Weekend-Dirty Souf Jerz
I hope to be there to watch when he hits the 11's, cuz i wasn't at Atco the day he hit the 12 sec milestone 
there will be PLENTY of pics and hopefully some vid when that day comes
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From: ny
hey guys whats up havn't been around for a while actualy i think im gonna take my truck to jl tonight to do the motor work and the kenne belle blower as long as the new one is out by the time my truck is done ill let u guys know when its done
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From: Week-Philly, Weekend-Dirty Souf Jerz
awsome! keep us posted on how everything comes along. any rough guesses on how much hp and tq you will be getting? 20 lbs of boost?
Good luck! I can't wait to see that beast tear it up down the track!
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From: DFW
Cobra Did you BOOM you truck ? Details we need details...
I think if you drive these trucks like a sports car then it will "boom" with 13+lbs of boost. However if you drive like in in my case with 15+lbs of boost and drive it like a 5500lbs truck then your fine. Don't get me wrong now I will race you at the drop of a hat
but NOT a civic or a stock mustang or stock camaro. I think the best way to put it is, rag on it and it will not last!!!!
I think if you drive these trucks like a sports car then it will "boom" with 13+lbs of boost. However if you drive like in in my case with 15+lbs of boost and drive it like a 5500lbs truck then your fine. Don't get me wrong now I will race you at the drop of a hat
but NOT a civic or a stock mustang or stock camaro. I think the best way to put it is, rag on it and it will not last!!!!
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From: Week-Philly, Weekend-Dirty Souf Jerz
hey cobra, did you ever add that 2lb lightning upper pulley just to see what it would do? I thought i remember you saying something about that at Etown.
how long do ya think the beast will be under construction?
how long do ya think the beast will be under construction?
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From: boynton bch. florida
i run a 2lb lightning upper and a 5lb lower.no problems yet.(knock on wood)!!!!!my truck 420hp and 523tq at the tires but i also
had willie from diablo tuning it on the dyno my air/fuel was at 11.4 .i does detonate in temps under 50 degrees.so i don't beat on it.just because a motor detonates does not mean it will burn a piston.what happens is the detonation is like an explosion in the combustion chamber and it tries to push the crank through the main caps thus putting a lot of undo stress on the very very very weak 5.4 rods and they snap like a toothpick!!!!!!!!!!!i've seen plenty of pre 03 corba's break rods with no piston burning,it can also can cause smatched ring lads on the piston!i hope this helps.
tony
had willie from diablo tuning it on the dyno my air/fuel was at 11.4 .i does detonate in temps under 50 degrees.so i don't beat on it.just because a motor detonates does not mean it will burn a piston.what happens is the detonation is like an explosion in the combustion chamber and it tries to push the crank through the main caps thus putting a lot of undo stress on the very very very weak 5.4 rods and they snap like a toothpick!!!!!!!!!!!i've seen plenty of pre 03 corba's break rods with no piston burning,it can also can cause smatched ring lads on the piston!i hope this helps.
tony
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From: MESA, AZ
Cobrasvt1
Having my 00 HD engine rebuilt. Manley Rods & Pistons, SS Valves, Port & Polish, etc. See you are rebuilding the lower end also and just wondering what you are doing about a cam. Would appreciate an email at meto@pacbell.net
Having my 00 HD engine rebuilt. Manley Rods & Pistons, SS Valves, Port & Polish, etc. See you are rebuilding the lower end also and just wondering what you are doing about a cam. Would appreciate an email at meto@pacbell.net
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From: Stanfield NC
Originally posted by harleybull
i run a 2lb lightning upper and a 5lb lower.no problems yet.(knock on wood)!!!!!my truck 420hp and 523tq at the tires but i also
had willie from diablo tuning it on the dyno my air/fuel was at 11.4 .i does detonate in temps under 50 degrees.so i don't beat on it.just because a motor detonates does not mean it will burn a piston.what happens is the detonation is like an explosion in the combustion chamber and it tries to push the crank through the main caps thus putting a lot of undo stress on the very very very weak 5.4 rods and they snap like a toothpick!!!!!!!!!!!i've seen plenty of pre 03 corba's break rods with no piston burning,it can also can cause smatched ring lads on the piston!i hope this helps.
tony
i run a 2lb lightning upper and a 5lb lower.no problems yet.(knock on wood)!!!!!my truck 420hp and 523tq at the tires but i also
had willie from diablo tuning it on the dyno my air/fuel was at 11.4 .i does detonate in temps under 50 degrees.so i don't beat on it.just because a motor detonates does not mean it will burn a piston.what happens is the detonation is like an explosion in the combustion chamber and it tries to push the crank through the main caps thus putting a lot of undo stress on the very very very weak 5.4 rods and they snap like a toothpick!!!!!!!!!!!i've seen plenty of pre 03 corba's break rods with no piston burning,it can also can cause smatched ring lads on the piston!i hope this helps.
tony
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From: West Texas
Originally posted by chgames
keeping my fingers crossed with a 8# lower on a 02 screw
did do plugs, TB, chip,
dont know about this downshifting but i do mash the gas on a regular basies.
have a great holidays
keeping my fingers crossed with a 8# lower on a 02 screw
did do plugs, TB, chip,
dont know about this downshifting but i do mash the gas on a regular basies.
have a great holidays