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Old 08-08-2007, 10:39 PM
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do i need a forged bottom end for a long lasting boost motor?
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Old 08-08-2007, 10:46 PM
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Old 08-08-2007, 10:47 PM
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dont bump threads after 6 minutes, give it a little time.
no you don't, if its tuned properly.
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Old 08-08-2007, 10:50 PM
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no you dont, how much boost do you plan on running?
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Old 08-08-2007, 10:52 PM
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10psi or less you should be safe. That's my opinion.
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Old 08-08-2007, 10:52 PM
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im going to be running around 6-12 psi wondering if aluminum pistons will do?
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Old 08-08-2007, 11:27 PM
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im going to be running around 6-12 psi wondering if aluminum pistons will do?
is there any other kind? [&:]
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Old 08-09-2007, 01:03 AM
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They used to make pistons from iron alloys(like, more than 80 years ago anyway) but realised all that weight moving up and down wasn't such a bright idea.
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