Hi-flowed T04 running 18psi has run a 12.3 1/4
auto
Heath
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, 26 September 2000 11:00
Subject: RE: RB30 Forged Pistons
> Heath,
> They're an amazing engine and they will sustain 18psi all day if it got
the
> good stuff in it - I would say a stock bottom end at 18 psi is destined
for
> an explosion. If the Turbo is set up right with good management etc it
> should be pumping 600 bhp at that level of boost, if it hangs together
then
> it just shows you how well put together the RB is. I would never advise
> anyone to run that much sustained boost on a stock bottom end, but if they
> choose to do so and get away with it then good luck but tuck away a few
> grand as insurance.
>
> terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Heath
> Sent: Tuesday, 26 September 2000 8:20 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: RB30 Forged Pistons
>
>
> my mate has his VL running 18psi (stocko bottom end)
> avo stage 2 cooler and i think maybe some
> toluene
>
> Heath
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, 25 September 2000 11:15
> Subject: RE: RB30 Forged Pistons
>
>
> > Graeme,
> >
> > Special Piston Services of Melbourne used to supply Cosworth forged
> pistons
> > for the RB30, can't recall if they're within your budget.
> >
> > Safe boost depends on quite a few things, mainly avoid detonation; here
> are
> > some general guidelines that I have used for Nissan turbos on standard
> > pistons, namely a FJ20DET. RB's would be similar, assumes engine in good
> > condition, tuned well, correct fuel pressure and correct grade of
> regularly
> > changed oil etc - common sense stuff.
> >
> > non-intercooled ulp 7-9 psi pulp 9-11 psi
> > intercooled ulp 9-12 psi pulp 11-14 psi
> >
> > Bottom level sustained, top of level occasional. I've never blown a
> FJ20DET
> > yet by sticking to this advice.
> >
> > terry
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mr Harney
> > Sent: Monday, 25 September 2000 7:20 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RB30 Forged Pistons
> >
> >
> > Does anyone know where I can get forged pistons for a RB30 turbo motor
for
> > less
> > than $1950, or does anybody know how much boost the standard pistons
will
> > hold - tia Graeme
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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