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My SBC brethren. 400 on boost question.

Discussion in 'LS1, LS2, LS6, LT1, SBC Turbo and other GM Specfic Turbo Tech' started by Bte85nova, Jul 14, 2022.

  1. Bte85nova

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    Nov 7, 2018
    Ok I added a turbosmart manual boost controller. On just the springs Im hitting 9.6psi.
    It has survived so far.
    Now with the new contoller turned all the way down its hitting my boost cut (terminatorx) at 12.5 psi.
    I think 11 psi is a safe limit but what say you.
    Combo
    509 2 bolt block with ARP bolts
    Stock crank
    Stock 5.56 rods
    Trw forged flat tops
    Felpro composit marine head gaskets

    My goal with the controller is 1 or 2 psi because im stuck at 11:0×× @ 121 mph and desperately want that 10:99
    This is a street car.

    Running straight pump E85

    Also what coolant pressures should I be seeing? Mine is fluctuating 1-5 psi and drops to zero under load.
    (Pic is data log of the boost cut moment)

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  2. tbird

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2004
    whats your 60ft and 1/8 mile
    Pretty sure when it reads zero once you put load on it , it is getting rfi. Ive seen peeps talking about it.
    Might look around. I think I saw sloppy talking about it while he was wiring his car on a recent video.
     
  3. Bte85nova

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2018
    Best run is
    1.68 to 60
    7.089 @99.8 1/8
    11.03 @121 1/4

    I also have a 11.6 @121 slip as well.
     
  4. tbird

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2004
    Well 1 psi should should be more than enough. Or get it to 60 better. A small change in the 60 will do it.
     
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  5. Bte85nova

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    Nov 7, 2018
    Yea my 60 is slow. Im trying not to spin out of the hole. I want to be more aggressive but I also have to drive it home ya know.
    I took the boost tee back to summit and bought 7# springs. There was 5# in it before. Haven't been able to test yet.
     
  6. Bte85nova

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2018
    Split monos and Caltracs for the win. 10.95 @ 123 knocked .2 off the 60 and could very well leave harder
     
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