is 40lbs boost to much for stock headgasket and studs?
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wit the stock size turbo you are fine. wouldnt recommend a bunch higher. i would retorque the head bolts just as a precaution. if you were pushing 40lbs on a bigger turbo you would be having more issues. you dont really have the volume of air to
-really...- pop gaskets yet. can and has been done but still prolly fine and dandy.
i hit 52psi a few times with my stock charger
-really...- pop gaskets yet. can and has been done but still prolly fine and dandy.
i hit 52psi a few times with my stock charger
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I run 40 on mine without problems. Though for some reason my intercooler boot clamps need to be tightened every couple weeks
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AlsoStock gaskets are good for 50 psi if in good shape.
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AlsoStock gaskets are good for 50 psi if in good shape.
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Lots of people run 50psi on stock hg n bolts. Peobryant I'm not trying to rag on your but the problem with re-torqueing head bolts is they can stretch or even break while others are fine, Basically it's like a woman, unpredictable on which way they are gonna make life miserable. (No offence intended ladies)
I ran 40psi n the PO of mine did for about 3 years before I got it. It all depends on the truck but most hold 50 or close to it. If your going to re-torque head bolts let it cool over night n pull each bolt one a time n oil the threads that helps get em tighter with less strain on the threads.
I ran 40psi n the PO of mine did for about 3 years before I got it. It all depends on the truck but most hold 50 or close to it. If your going to re-torque head bolts let it cool over night n pull each bolt one a time n oil the threads that helps get em tighter with less strain on the threads.
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Lots of people run 50psi on stock hg n bolts. Peobryant I'm not trying to rag on your but the problem with re-torqueing head bolts is they can stretch or even break while others are fine, Basically it's like a woman, unpredictable on which way they are gonna make life miserable. (No offence intended ladies)
I ran 40psi n the PO of mine did for about 3 years before I got it. It all depends on the truck but most hold 50 or close to it. If your going to re-torque head bolts let it cool over night n pull each bolt one a time n oil the threads that helps get em tighter with less strain on the threads.
I ran 40psi n the PO of mine did for about 3 years before I got it. It all depends on the truck but most hold 50 or close to it. If your going to re-torque head bolts let it cool over night n pull each bolt one a time n oil the threads that helps get em tighter with less strain on the threads.
And please, call me Parker. I prefer 1st Genners to call me by my first name, that's why I have it in my signature.
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I agree 100%, but personally I'd take that chance over running 40psi with my stock gasket and bolts. I know the risks involved with each and I think the safer route is a re-torque, but again that's my own personal opinion.
And please, call me Parker. I prefer 1st Genners to call me by my first name, that's why I have it in my signature.
And please, call me Parker. I prefer 1st Genners to call me by my first name, that's why I have it in my signature.