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  1. #1 What PSI/HP is safe on 7/8"a chain? 
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    Hello all, I'm about to start modding my tranny. What PSI/HP is safe on a 7/8" chain?

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    400-450 but it depends mostly on how much u beat on ur car
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    What psi (roughly) is that? It's my DD so I don't beat it too bad, only when some asshole won't let me over despite my blinker or the occasional rice burner strolls through.
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    Just run at 10psi on a WG spring pressure alone. Don't even hook up the boost controller to be tempted to turn it up.
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    Well it could be many different psi depending how big ur turbo is , what mods u have , what fuel ur using..
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    Stattama t67, 91 octane, see sig for mods...
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    Well itll prob make 400 on like 12-13 psi
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