i just bought a TE04H mitsubishi turbo for my 03 lancer oz on my 4g94. what would the maximum level of boost be on a stock engine with a cold air intake from AEM? thanx josh

 

SEARCH, i really hope your kidding about everything u said. its well known the stock motor/injectors can handle 7 psi if done properly.

u cant use an aem cai on a turbo lancer LOL.

 

i dont understand what you are asking. if you are asking, what is the maximum amount of boost you can run a turbo with a CAI?, you really need to do some in depth research before touching a turbo. but to start you off, on stock 4g94 internals the boost level to you can run safely is 7psi.

 

7psi otherwise your muffler bearing will be too noisy.

 

like i said, i just bought it and yes i do plan on completely revamping the entire engine. i just needed to know what would be the safest way to run it for now.

 

7psi max. And really if you don't want to get flamed check out the forced induction section, stickies on the top of the screen and use search function. You won't get flamed and will gain more knowledge.

 

from what it sounded like in your first post, you just bought a turbo, and I'm sure you know you will need a whole kit cause it wont just hook up to your CAI. but yeah theres some good info on the site.

 

I'd recommend a different turbo, but that's just me. I have probblems with non-Evo Mitsubishi turbos (based on reading). All up to you of course. Max boost has much to do with fuel and ignition timing, so it's around 7psi assuming no real tuning. That basically just assumes stock fuel system + FMU or raising rate FPR. And please search first next time.

EDIT: BTW, with proper tuning you should be able to push 9-10psi without breaking a sweat. I'm guessing you could go further with a proper fuel system and ignition control.

 

What he said


In all reality, going f/i on a 4g94 is not worth it imo, if ya want f/i, buy a car with it already on it, but it's your car so do what you want.

 

Why is it not worth it? Theres a dude with an auto lancer that was dynoed at like 249HP, which is damn good for a lancer, and torque was even better

 

Why? Take the $19.5k I spent on my ride, plus the $5k or so for a decent f/i setup, and the fact that it voided my warrenty and will still get the snot kicked out of it by any awd vehicle with the same power, one could buy a used Evo or Sti with a warrenty for less, or close to the same total money. Either way, awd will spank the fwd like a red headed step-child. The only folks that make out in a situatuion like this are ones with their rides already paid for, and have nothing better to spend $5k on.
Just my .02 worth, but as I said, it's your car, so do whatever floats your boat with it.

 

It has to do with the price, and the problems you can expect. These include decreased engine life, blow gaskets, melted pistons and rings, screwed up valves, etc.. Its all a personal matter, some people can deal with these problems (or risks) and they see the idea of having 200+ horsepower as being worth it. Others need their car for daily use, live too far away from places like RRM, and simply can't rationalize spending 4000$+ in a single mod on a 16000$ car.

 

+1

 

are you just plannin on sticking it in the middle of the intake?

 

...wow...ok, some people cant afford a $30000+ car with insurance out the a$$. and why would you try to race an evo or WRX anyways? they are in a completely different class of cars. go against neons, civics, mazdas, hell, even stock srt's. and if you know what you're doing, you won't have the sh*t load of problems that some people do (push 15 psi on stock internals for example) just know what you're doing and know your limits. If you want the power of an evo, get one. ES, LS, and OZ never will so make do with it.