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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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How much boost pressure can you run on the stock head gasket and bolts and how much can you run with stock head gasket and studs.any info would be great.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Boost is usually not the cause of HG's failing, it is drive pressure that causes it.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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About 45 would be max!
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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About 45 would be max!
This guy is full of chit , many have lasted 60 pounds on a stocker it is a risk but u asked and I told.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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yeah I'm with brokenarrow, I wouldn't push it much past 45.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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I can hit 43 easily n never had a problem... I am gona retorque my stock bolts this weekend and see if they have stretched any...
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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i have ats towing twins and arp 12 mm studs with stock head gasket and i've bounced the gauge of off 55psi like 10 times and its still there.
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