how much boost is safe
Apr 16, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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how much boost is safe
I am just curious how much boost is too much. Right now i have it set up at about 8.5 psi. Banks turbo on a 7.3
Apr 16, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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i wouldnt do more than 10 without head studs
Apr 16, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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that is kinda what i thought, if i where to install head studs then what is a safe limit
Apr 16, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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without headstuds i was informed 12psi and with headstuds i would guess 18 or so dave runs a crap load more but he also dropped his compression
Apr 16, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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From: Faibanks Ak.
On a 7.3 you should be safe at 12 pounds without worrying. Dave studded everything lol
Apr 16, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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From: Kuna ID
I've been running 10psi for almost a year without a problem on stock gaskets and headbolts.
Apr 17, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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From: So. Cal
Now that I have my issue resolved; I adjusted the wastegate on my Banks unit to 11 PSI max (floored)
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