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9.8:1 too much compression for BLOWER?

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  • Start date Start date Oct 6, 2006

$uperstang

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Just what the title says, is it too much Comp. to add a Vortech S trim to my combo pushing 8-10lbs of boost? If it is could I at least get a SC trim 5-6lbs of boost?
 

poneypower89

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you can still run boost with that compression. once you start getting the 10's is where it becomes questionable.

Since the compression IS a little higher than stock, you would def need some decent fuel mods and a good solid safe tune.
 

donsbad68

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8lbs easy over that you would need a good tune.
 

powertrax91

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9.8:1 is not ideal... just keep it conservative or you'll start pushing head gaskets or worse
 

russ1979

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your safe., make sure to get it tuned thow
 

Jozey

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i agree with what everyone said,keep it under 8 psi,get a tune and run good gas.no lower than 91 octane.you could mix alittle race gas and be good
 
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