how much boost can a ka24e handle

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wrestlerjmr
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How much boost can i run on a ka24e with bored pistons one size up from stock all new rods new crank brand new head and the motor has 300 miles on it and it runs great? I am wondering how much boost am i able to run on those internals? I dnt care if i have to add diff ecu but i wnt to know how much those internals can handle


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well i'm sure you can get away with 12-15psi on pump gas..

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240sxvaj
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What kind of piston and rod?

uhhhhh stickies should have answer to it, also search. there are soo many threads in here about how much upgraded internals can handle.

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It's not how much boost but how much power the motor generates. If you start making more then 400whp start thinking about forged internals. So 20ish psi will break 400 on most KA's assuming your setup doesn't sucka$$.

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