noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi?

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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:16 AM
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Default noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi?

i was wondering if you did not rev the motor above stock, does the head need to be touched at all when you go for a lot of boost?
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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:30 AM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (sushibug)

u dont NEED it... but i would reccommend it... ..also depends how much boost 15+ exactly is... 15-16? or 35? u can get away with stock stuff on 15-16
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Old May 20, 2002 | 10:13 AM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (sushibug)

You dont need it but it would certainly help hp numbers and let the engine flow better.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (TurboSohc)

You dont need it but it would certainly help hp numbers and let the engine flow better.
and improve combustion as well as prevent detonation.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (VaporTrail)

You dont need it but it would certainly help hp numbers and let the engine flow better.

and improve combustion as well as prevent detonation.
and emissions... if you care
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Old May 20, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (ek9t)

u dont NEED it... but i would reccommend it... ..also depends how much boost 15+ exactly is... 15-16? or 35? u can get away with stock stuff on 15-16
i didnt mean a specific number, i just meant high boost. but i think i know my answer now, thanks guys.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (sushibug)

don't do headwork until you really run out of a list of things to do. maybe upgrade your valvetrain with some springs and retainers. get some engine management above all else first.
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Old Aug 26, 2002 | 05:30 PM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (SEFI8LOxCivic)

Do headwork if you have an LS, help it flow a little better.
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Old Aug 26, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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Default Re: noob question: do you need headwork for 15+ psi? (BG Boost)

not neccesary to run 15psi but will defientely help not hurt things....
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