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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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ok yeah i am new at this but can someone explain to me about the boost thing, cause i see it alot and just want info about it thanks

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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boost is the pressure a turbo forces into the motor. 8 PSI ect ect
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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more boost = more power = more chance of you blowing your engine
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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more boost = more power = more chance of you blowing your engine
more boost means needs more mods means needs tuning or engine go boom
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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yea and engine go boom = sad driver
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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but as long as its keepd at 13-15 psi the engine is fine right???
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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what kinda car??
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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95 gst
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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i wouldnt go any higher than 15
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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i wouldnt go any higher than 15
agreed. but with surtain mods you can boost more than that. some EVO guys boost almost 50PSI but they have $20k+ in motor work too
 
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