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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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How much Boost does a normal stock 06 5.9 make ? and how much are the hot rods making that still do reasonably normal duty.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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My stock 06 5.9L does 27-32psi stock. ~40 with the X2 boost fooling.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Stock as high as 35 p.s.i. or so. On stock turbo with box or programmer about 42 p.s.i. max. Aftermarket turbos vary significantly.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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On my bone stock truck,The most Iv seen on the gauge is 30#.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Well i just put the edge J/A on the stock setting and hit 38PSI ACCerating down the road.

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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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Well, I have an Edge juice w/attitude on setting 4 (race) and a cold air intake w/ K&N and straight exhaust. I've got 35 psi! Hope that helps!
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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um mine usually dumps boost at 28-30. with the smarty on aftermarket turbo, i hit 38. with my xzt i would hit 42.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Ok I just installed a Edge juice w/attitude and in the stock and milage settings I can get 40 boost. Temps are down, so my question is how much boost can you run with out damage?

2007 5.9
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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40#'s with the stock turbo is getting pretty close to the limits...
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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OK what happens with the higher boosts? head gasket? or other problems?
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Pulling the trailer with the edge on 3 40 psi at part throttle,now turned down in the interest of longevity
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