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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Question boost on a lt1 motor
how much boost can a stock lt1 handle.
im looking to turbo or supercharge mine .. but i want to know what kind of boost they can handle .. thanks
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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I wouldn't run anything more than 7lbs on a stock bottom end
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BasicConcepts
I wouldn't run anything more than 7lbs on a stock bottom end
and that is with a factory fresh engine. to the OP, how many miles on your engine since its last major rebuild?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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its got a total of 78000 but it was rebuilt after 30000, is there anything i can do thats somewhat cheeper to help improve the life of my bottom end? thanks
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by drive334
its got a total of 78000 but it was rebuilt after 30000, is there anything i can do thats somewhat cheeper to help improve the life of my bottom end?thanks
Ya just drive it the way it is
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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they arent cheap in anyway. and when you replace it you pretty much have it all done at one time from what I have researched into the subject.
 
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