Turbo on an LS - Questions
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Turbo on an LS - Questions
Yes, I did a few searches but not quite found what I am wanting to know.
Situation: We have a 93 LS, we want to replace the head with a port and polished one from a 94+. Once we have it p & p we want to turbo it (of course lol) My question is what is the most PSI that the block/head can handle with stock internals? What internal upgrades should be made to run a higher PSI safely and be reliable
Situation: We have a 93 LS, we want to replace the head with a port and polished one from a 94+. Once we have it p & p we want to turbo it (of course lol) My question is what is the most PSI that the block/head can handle with stock internals? What internal upgrades should be made to run a higher PSI safely and be reliable
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Re: Turbo on an LS - Questions (00CivicGirl)
its not about the psi, its about the power, stock rods can hold up tp 300whp, for a little while but eventually its gonna get a little tired and you'll need to buld it up
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Tuning is the key for boosting any car..
a basic rule of thumb people say that it can handle up to 10 psi, but with a good tune it could go higher, the life depends on the driver...
If you get a nice set of rods and pistons you should be able to handle like 13-14 or so.
a basic rule of thumb people say that it can handle up to 10 psi, but with a good tune it could go higher, the life depends on the driver...
If you get a nice set of rods and pistons you should be able to handle like 13-14 or so.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by numbnuts22715 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tuning is the key for boosting any car..
a basic rule of thumb people say that it can handle up to 10 psi, but with a good tune it could go higher, the life depends on the driver...
If you get a nice set of rods and pistons you should be able to handle like 13-14 or so.
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More than 13-14 lbs man...
a basic rule of thumb people say that it can handle up to 10 psi, but with a good tune it could go higher, the life depends on the driver...
If you get a nice set of rods and pistons you should be able to handle like 13-14 or so.
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More than 13-14 lbs man...
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Re: Turbo on an LS - Questions (00CivicGirl)
Like stated above, its not the boost thats gonna break it, its the power. 10 pounds on a bigger turbo can be the same as 15 pounds on a smaller turbo. However, with good tuning, you can get away with a little more than you would without it. If you aren't going to upgrade your internals right away or anything (meaning you aren't gonna try to pull TOO much power out of it), I don't see anything wrong with an FMU/Fuel Pump/Missing Link setup. Just get colder plugs, retard your timing, and a good intercooler helps too. And get it on the wideband and make sure you're around 12:1 air/fuel ratio.
If you want more power, get forged internals (rods, pistons, etc.), and better engine management.
If you want more power, get forged internals (rods, pistons, etc.), and better engine management.
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Re: Turbo on an LS - Questions (Sh!ttyLS)
a ls block can hold up to 15 psi becuase of the compression.
but untuned can turn that enjoyment into a car that will be sitting in ur garage with a hole in teh block.
but untuned can turn that enjoyment into a car that will be sitting in ur garage with a hole in teh block.
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