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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-22-2009, 08:27 AM
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Posted By Denny McLain
Let me see if I have a simpler answer: ...

Let me see if I have a simpler answer:

Detonation.

Can't speak for every motor made nor even for a Nissan motor, but the later model small block Chevys limit for safe boost using stock...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-20-2009, 10:13 AM
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Posted By Denny McLain
Detonation. Boost creates cylinder pressure...

Detonation.

Boost creates cylinder pressure and what is referred to as "dynamic compression." Plus, intake temps are higher due to compression air which makes them more prone also and is why...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-15-2009, 08:34 PM
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Posted By Denny McLain
Interesting. Well there goes a bunch of...

Interesting. Well there goes a bunch of hotrodding stuff' learned thoughout quite a few years. Just shows.... just when you think ya know, ya probably don't.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-14-2009, 04:52 PM
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Posted By Denny McLain
Absolutely, positively correct. It's usually the...

Absolutely, positively correct. It's usually the pistons that go first.

If you keep the boost reasonable low (under 5 psi) you can probably get away with it on most any motor. However, everyone I...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-14-2009, 04:44 PM
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Posted By Denny McLain
First, no one really knows how high of...

First, no one really knows how high of compression you can go with a 370Z using 91-93 Octane gas.

Typically the next step is a thinner head gasket for a tighter quench and higher compression....
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