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Old 09-08-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default Max Boost for a 2.3

hey guys i was just wondering whats the most amount of boost my stock svo can handle without worrying about blowing the motor??
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There's a little info in this thread:
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It would take quite a bit to blow the motor. These things are strong little boogers. You can run 18-20 psi no problem.
You will roach the head gasket before much else. You might melt a piston if the knock sensor doesn't do it job.
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