T toytruckman New Member Messages 71 Reaction score 0 Location Metairie LA Dec 30, 2009 #1 Ok so if i go fulll tilt, how much power can I throw at an LBZ before I lift a head?
BoostN Well-Known Member Staff member Administrator Messages 8,727 Reaction score 1,608 Location Tennessee Dec 30, 2009 Staff #2 toytruckman said: Ok so if i go fulll tilt, how much power can I throw at an LBZ before I lift a head? Click to expand... More than your stock trans will take. Stock turbo is good for around ~34PSI safely. Once your turbo is upgraded then your headgaskets are good to ~50PSI.
toytruckman said: Ok so if i go fulll tilt, how much power can I throw at an LBZ before I lift a head? Click to expand... More than your stock trans will take. Stock turbo is good for around ~34PSI safely. Once your turbo is upgraded then your headgaskets are good to ~50PSI.
T toytruckman New Member Messages 71 Reaction score 0 Location Metairie LA Dec 30, 2009 #3 I know it was an odd question, but I'm trying to place head studs in line on the up-grade list:thumbsup:
I know it was an odd question, but I'm trying to place head studs in line on the up-grade list:thumbsup:
T toytruckman New Member Messages 71 Reaction score 0 Location Metairie LA Dec 30, 2009 #4 Trans up-grade IS in the works):h
BoostN Well-Known Member Staff member Administrator Messages 8,727 Reaction score 1,608 Location Tennessee Dec 30, 2009 Staff #5 toytruckman said: I know it was an odd question, but I'm trying to place head studs in line on the up-grade list:thumbsup: Click to expand... I honestly think a piston will crack before you need to worry about headgaskets. If your going to build the motor, I would do studs to be on the safe side.
toytruckman said: I know it was an odd question, but I'm trying to place head studs in line on the up-grade list:thumbsup: Click to expand... I honestly think a piston will crack before you need to worry about headgaskets. If your going to build the motor, I would do studs to be on the safe side.
big block 88 Big Block 88 Messages 852 Reaction score 0 Location Kansas Topeka Dec 31, 2009 #6 agreed pistons will crack before you lift a head.