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psi and studs

Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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psi and studs

what kind of pressure can i run with a stock gasket and 12mm studs without having problems? i also plan on playing with the timing advance, i know this also affects cylinder pressure, so what is a safe overall pressure with a setup like this.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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well everybody says 55psi but before my orings i would push 65psi,, with the timing jumped a tooth.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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really??? i was under the imperssion that 45-50 psi was a some what accepable with stock bolts... the $450 price tag, and the time involved really doesnt seem worth it for the gain
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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doesn't everybody use 14mm studs?
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Alwaysworking
doesn't everybody use 14mm studs?
No you have to drill and tap the block for the 14mms
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