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boosted22

06-05-2013 08:16 PM

496 ho with boost? reliable?

so i need some input on how well a 496 ho stock will hold up with a whipple on it with low boost. are there any issue i should know about?

mike tkach

06-05-2013 08:51 PM

if you keep the boost below 5 lbs you will be fine,5+ and it will get ugly.

vintage chromoly

06-06-2013 05:13 AM

Doesn't a 496 have all cast internals? I wouldn't push my luck with that.

Scarab29

06-06-2013 05:28 AM

I thought the HO has forged..

Knot 4 Me

06-06-2013 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarab29 (Post 3938029)

I thought the HO has forged..

Very early runs of the HO had forged cranks. None have forged pistons. Your '06 has a cast crank and hypereutectic pistons.

CaribouLou

06-06-2013 02:04 PM

Keep it stock and they run forever. Add boost, and you'll be motor shopping soon.

GRH	06-06-2013 02:20 PM

I ran a 496 Mag with an M1 Procharger for 3 seasons & over 200 hours....3 lbs of boost..... never had any issues...like someone else said... keep the boost below 5lbs & enjoy.....

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