i have a sts turbo on my chevy silverado 2005 5.3 v8 i have upgraded injectors headers thats about it right now lol but i was wondering how much boost my motor can handle i have a 10 spring on there right now im at 5-7psi but i want to boost up too 10-15psi... my truck is still slow to me at 5-7psi but i also have 22's on it i dont know if that maybe wieghing me down but just let me know what yall think..
pics will be up here soon,,,,,
Ditch the 22s. And I know you can run about 12 psi. David is afterall.
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2004 Buell XB12s
Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo
Crank it up youlle be fine ,many have .
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have fun. Look into getting a 70mm turbo or so. More power for the pushin.
If you have a stock auto trans...that will need upgrading too...
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...sounds familiar...
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What rear gearing are you running ?
Stock rear deferential ? .... needs upgrading also.
Gearing can help off set tire size
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1989 Mustang - LX Vert - 351W-TT - 2inches of dust covering it
2012 Raptor - 497rwhp at 10psi
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