what do i need to do/have done to make my car 'safe enough' for a turbo? i know i cant be completely safe, but id like to be safe to enough to run 7-10psi daily. I dont plan on spending over 5 grand getting it ready. thanks. -Irfan
2GNT Member #76, since Fall 1999
Drives: 2004 Mazda RX-8 Drove: 1999 Saab 9-5 SE 1999 Eclipse GS Hahn Stage 1
#264, "RE: how to make my car turbo 'safe'?" In response to Reply # 0
with 5 grand, you could run 10 PSI all day long no problem. I recomend this. Basically, the biggest thing you need to keep the turbo safe is more fuel. if you don't wanna do rods and pistons, just get some 310 cc injectors, and you should be able to run 10-12 PSI, and not have to worry about electronics. Our ECU's can handle up to 310 cc injectors no problem.
other things to think about getting
adjustable FMU
EGT gauge
boost
modified A/F gauge .. check them out..wyatt has a link on his site
upgraded clutch...ours don't seem to like to hold past about 6-7 lbs. for very long.
hmm..can't think of anything else right now...but there is more for sure...lots to learn about turbo'ing a car.
#266, "RE: Adjustable FMU !?" In response to Reply # 2
As adjustable as your fuel injectors will go. Meaning that if your fuel injectors/ fuel pump can only pump to 140psi's let's say, that's the amount of maxiumum fuel that the FPR will ratio out according to boost. It's limitless as far as I can tell.
Jason 98' Eagle Talon ESi-T Mitsu Super 16g Turbo(HRC)
