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STEVEOUSMC

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I have a 6 lower pulley stock upperbut I am looking for a pulley break down what pulley will push what boost I am a new guy trying to learn. Thank you
 

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Are you running a ported blower? I'd personally just do a 2.76 or 2.8 upper and stock lower if running a non ported Eaton.
 

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Word is 2.93/4# is where the happy spot is... but everyone has different preferences. I run a 2.93 on a ported Steig IV and its fun... for now...
 

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^ some people do claim 14/15 psi with a 2.76 only, which I still dont see how. Last summer I ran that and I was around 13, might peak to 14 on cold nights but never hit 15. On my 2.76/4lb combo now I'm around 16/17lbs which imo is right where it should be. OP, if you have a stock eaton leave that setup on there but check to make sure you have a larger alternator pulley. If not that big lower will eventually fry your alt. That setup is probably good for the same as a 2.76 upper, right between 12-14lbs of boost depending on temps and what not, plus you've got the sleeper effect. And if you do ever get a ported blower, throwing a smaller upper on will be much easier on your wallet then if you were to have to buy a lower kit. ($150 for an upper compared to $450 for a lower)
 

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My car has a #6 lower stock upper on a ported eaton all what the original owner said. Wondering what I should do....
 

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