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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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So I'm curious of how much hp and at what hp is it safe to be on pump gas? I'm trying to make around 350's on pump is it safe?
Old Jul 2, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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yes you will be fine on pump gas at 350. there are guys beyond 400's on pump gas here
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Fuel return setup is highly recommended at that level but I've seen it done without.
Old Jul 2, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Are we talkin stock motor? If so, Id say its definitely doable but if its your only car/daily and you need it reliable for years down the road, itd be questionable.
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rangerryda
Fuel return setup is highly recommended at that level but I've seen it done without.
Yea, I was thinking of doing that when doing the turbo.
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by thendawg
Are we talkin stock motor? If so, Id say its definitely doable but if its your only car/daily and you need it reliable for years down the road, itd be questionable.
No, built motor. And yea im doing it as a daily driver..
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Oh yeah you should be fine than.
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Built motor at 350 is a tire smokin' daily driver What engine management you gonna use cuz stand alone units can be tricky for daily driving but it's not impossible. I'd recommend Greddy E-Manage Ultimate in conjunction with the Split Second Fuel Enrichment Module. Awesome combo IMO.
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Originally Posted by thendawg
Oh yeah you should be fine than.
Ok thanks for the info, what kind of fuel return line should I use?
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Originally Posted by rangerryda
Built motor at 350 is a tire smokin' daily driver What engine management you gonna use cuz stand alone units can be tricky for daily driving but it's not impossible. I'd recommend Greddy E-Manage Ultimate in conjunction with the Split Second Fuel Enrichment Module. Awesome combo IMO.
I'm going for a standalone, I actually have three different ppl to get the turbo stuff and they all have said the standalone..
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Easier to tune perfectly for racing, PITA for daily driving. Just my .02
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