what is the most boost a stock ls can handle without the head lifting or any other problems. im looking at 14lbs. cant really afford to build motor right now. just want to put the kit on just to have it right now. and do i need a major tune though im really not going for performance right now

Do you have the cash to tune it? I would think an LS would be safe on 10 psi... maybe 14 w/water/meth injection and a really good tune.


Lastly, if you can't afford to build it, then don't boost it.

well why dont you just put in arp headstuds. they r not that expensive.

i was thinking of changing the head studs. but i didnt know if it would ba a main necessity right now considering i am going to build later. right now funds aint to great still have to pay off court system. i can get a tune though. if really needed. i only drive the car a total of 6 miles round trip to work and back. thats it. i also have a b16 tranny on car. would that create another problem there?

Tune and boost are synonymous. There's no way around it. You boost, you tune. They go hand in hand.

If you want it to be reliable and not cost a fuckton, then do it right, do it once. Don't boost, at least not until its a piston/rod motor.

If you insist on boosting. Use ARP headstuds and get it fucking tuned. Don't skimp.

The B16 trans will not negatively effect you.

im thinking now of saving the boost for another project. if i can find a DA shell somewhere. guess ill go with the 404's for now.

Its all in the tune bro. No tune No Life!

can you still get me tuned pretty cheap?
if so ill put the kit on in the next week or 2.

Yeah My boy is still in town but I think he's heading to the beach soon. He'll be glad to tune it for you.

i know in the midwest kingmotorsports is the place to go...a turbo tune will set you back about 600 or so...

think im just going to let this kit sit around the house. no plans of using it anymore. not right now anyhow. just going to go with 404's