NOOB SORRY....
how much boost can my 8 hold, safely?
cammed, tuned etc
previous owner has it set to like 20psi...

 

Research, but its about 22-23 I think.

 

thanks

 

No problem

 

22psi and your good to go all day and nite. (93oct tuned)

 

So That Would Explain My Low Dyno #'s

 

on 93 octane you can run 22 psi tuned safely all day. You want more,there are alternatives. Alky injection,race gas,etc.

 

If its on 20 psi now, leave it there, make sure you have a fuel pump and then turn it up to about 23 psi tuned. If you dont get it tuned you might end up with knock, which sucks.

 

Why not post this question in the AMS forums? IIRC, AMS does not tune Evo VIIIs to really high boost. Maybe around 21psi - in the past Martin has generally run more advanced timing as opposed to higher boost. Probably not a good idea to simply turn up the boost...

l8r)

 

YES thats why i asked i wasnt sure noob...just got the car like a month ago...yeah it is tuned 255etc...**** i cant even find the mbc...it is my first turbo car...where is it

 

Well, depending on where in WI you live, you may want to consider driving down to AMS' shop and have them check out the car - maybe have it dynoed so you know how much power it's making. Shouldn't cost much to have them give it the once over, heck maybe use your next oil change as an excuse to check out their shop.

l8r)

 

ten bazillion psi ftw!

or you could call the people that tuned it at:
847.709.0530
and ask them what they recommend.