what's the max a CA can hold?

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1fast200
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I was wondering what is the MAX LBS of boost and Horsepower a STOCK bottom end CA18DET can hold with a Felpro headgasket, T3/T4 turbo, 300zx AFM, big injectors , FMIC and Apexi S-AFC.

Remember , without changing engine internals!


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From what I've heard its somewhere around 350 whp...but I'm really not certain, someone else probably knows better than I.

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It all depends on how you fuel it and if you changed the headbolts during the installation of the new headgasket. I tried using the same headbolts after melting a piston once, the car blew the new headgasket within a couple of days under 10psi of boost. If you're going for a quick dyno spike and release, you might be able to tap the 400whp range, but you'll never know till you try. If you're adding a T3/T4 turbo why not get the insurance of a metal headgasket and then wind up the boost?


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