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Old 02-07-2003, 06:40 PM
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We all know the advantages/disadvantages that a block guard can bring to a motor boosting 10+ psi... but are what are the advantages/consquences of running a blockguard with low boost?

The reason I ask is that I have a block guard (came in my motor), but I plan on only running 5-7psi.
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There are disadvantages with a blockguard???
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Default Re: Block Guard with low boost? (Autobot_Killer)

If it's not installed right. Some people even attribute the cracking of their sleeves to their block guard. There are mixed opinions.
Old 02-07-2003, 07:52 PM
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Default Re: Block Guard with low boost? (94TealGSR)

wuts the point of having it if your gonna only boost that much. I had over heating problems with mine...oh well resleeved now
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Default Re: Block Guard with low boost? (BoostedSi)

In my opinion blockgaurds are great if you cant afford to sleeve. The newer designs have taken care of the cooling issues, and its not that expensive to get it installed the right way (compared to sleeving). No one has EVER shown me conclusive proof that a blockgaurd caused their motor to break. Just remember, even if you do have a sleeved motor, you can still break stuff with shitty tuning.....thats the key
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Default Re: Block Guard with low boost? (BoostedSi)

wuts the point of having it if your gonna only boost that much
Like I said, my motor came with it. I've driven with it for almost a year now, no overheating problems w/o boost. It's not a question of "why", more a question of "is it worth all the hassle to take it out"? Chances are it probably isn't, but I figured I'd ask around.
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if your not overheating just leave it in, chances are it will only help.
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