How Much Boost

Jim Vaccaro

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I have 2.80 with Long Tubes and Ported Blower and see 16lbs..John (Venumous) sees 15.5 lbs with 275 upper and 2lb lower,,Others post 14lbs with just 2.80..
All useing autometer boost gauges,,,can these gauges be off that much??
 

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Actual boost depends on a number of factors like air temp, supporting motor mods, exhaust system, etc. I don't personally see any two cars being identical. FWIW I had a 2.80 upper only and made 16.5 lbs. That's with a ported blower. I've seen others with similar mods make 15-15.5 lbs.
 

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