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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Question What boost should i run?

Since no one answer in the other thread... whats the max boost I should run??? Also I live in Houston which has 93 octane and in the summer its an average of 90-100 Degrees. Here are the mods I have and will have:

K&N Cone Filter
Hallman Pro RX BC
HKS SSQV BOV
Espelir 3" DP
Invidia 3" Test Pipe
APS 3" Cat-back
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
SAFC2
Ground Kit
Defi D Boost Gauge


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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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20-21psi If tuned correctly....IMO
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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23psi.

i have tbe no cat, mbc, flash, clutch, supension mods.

run 23 to 24 psi daily.

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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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20-21 psi
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by burningmoney97
20-21 psi
Yep, what he said.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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Ask your tuner, there is a careful ballance between boost, AFR, and timing and you may cause engine damage by just twisting up the boost.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by burningmoney97
20-21 psi
yep...ive been running 20.5-21 psi everyday..
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 02:48 AM
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are you guys running 20-21 psi with out any fuel upgrades or management. if so does that have any consequences for it.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Devbo
are you guys running 20-21 psi with out any fuel upgrades or management. if so does that have any consequences for it.
i am...i dont think you really need any fuel upgrades until 22 psi and higher...not sure about reflashed cars tho...
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