How much Boost

RsStanG1987

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I have a hell of a deal offered to me for a novi with 500 miles on it and everything to install..
I was wondering how much boost can a stock motor handle before it lets loose?

 

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speedytang

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I run 15psi at times for track events but usually run the street between 8-10psi. If you have a tuning device to control total timing at WOT you can get away with alot. I have 146k+ miles and this car has been run at these settings for over 60k miles

 

RsStanG1987

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anyone else?

 

poneypower89

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Of course, it all depends on the condition of your engine, gaskets, etc..

but.. if you got a proper way to deliver fuel.. anything up to 12psi will be fun. I would go much beyond that though..

 

Jaswir

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say 12psi at the most... more then likely you might blow a head gasket if it has alot of miles on it... just get a good tune

 

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1SLO306

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personaly i wouldnt go above 5-6 psi.

 

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snoboardcore

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i run 12lbs right now but i wouldn't go anymore than that. 8-10 is a safe amount.

 

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I have 76k on my stock engine and it dosent burn oil or leak water...

 

65ShelbyClone

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A Novi what? 1000, 1200, or 2000?

Its not a matter of how much boost the engine can take, its how much power. A stock longblock might take 20psi to split, but one with an aftermarket intake and heads might take 12psi before it splits.....and both might have made 550hp.

I would agree with 8-10psi. Unless you have some very good induction, that amount of boost probably won't make more than the block can take.