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Old 09-24-2003, 08:39 PM
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how much boost?

how much boost can these engines stand without blowing the head gasket?
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Re:how much boost?

My stock head gasket has been holding 46psi for a while now. I would beome concerned around 50psi.

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Re:how much boost?

52 psi so far.... so far so good......but it is in the danger range no question about it...


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Re:how much boost?

Now from what I,ve read the 2nd gens are being run up to 60+psi without failure. Is there any difference in the bolting or bolts?

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Re:how much boost?

With the cool weather in the area, I got my old 89 without an intercooler (yet )to push about 38-40 psi last night. Im not sure cause it was wrapped past where its marked off. Now that i can see the difference in cold air, will an intercooler help me keep that kind of performance all the time? In your opinion is it worth the money?
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