Whats up guys, im planning on boosting within a few months, but after all of my research, I got to thinking. Would my engine make it from the Bay Area to LA (about 400 miles or 7 hours of constant driving) without blowing? Im leaving for school in August and taking my car with me, so the kit will hopfully be on for about a month and a half. Im looking at running an HRC stage2 with FMIC, Vortech SFMU, New plugs, wires, guages,... all the necessities to boost safely on stock internals. So should i be ok? Or would it be better to turn the boost down for the drive? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich



"Watching people race Civics is like watching people race in minivans, I suppose the competition is there, but it's anti-climactic. Like watching two geriatrics play golf." -Maddox

95 Eclipse GS -
APEX'i N1
AEM Short RAM Intake
Streetfighter Full Body Kit

I see no reason why not. To be on the safe side just turn down the boost. If you have gauges keep good reads of them. I have a similar 7 hour trip this summer so that's what I am doing. People drive thiers daily, in traffic, etc, for years some with no motor problems. So in reason, there should be no problem...Just don't race the entire way there...:D


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That was my thought, I just wanted to make sure because if somthing were to go wrong on the way, the tow bill would be outrageous :P Thanks for the input :D



"Watching people race Civics is like watching people race in minivans, I suppose the competition is there, but it's anti-climactic. Like watching two geriatrics play golf." -Maddox

95 Eclipse GS -
APEX'i N1
AEM Short RAM Intake
Streetfighter Full Body Kit

isn't it all downhill from SF to LA? just coast! naw you should be fine. cool, another so cal 2gnter.

if you install everything correct and dont go boosting 9psi from south to north you should be cool. its not like the turbo is killing your engine if your not boosting etc etc. so far my little beast is cool at 12psi and some spikes to 14-15psi, not to say you should try this? hehe
Michael 99gs
HRC Stage 2 @12psi :D
Stage 3 process begins gathering parts for rebuild

http://www.dreamwater.net/purplebeast

You could stay outta boost for a 14hour trip if you wanted to...just dont push the gas down too far. you will be absolutely fine.

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1997 Silver RS
12.3@118mph,20psi, race gas(drag radials)
Wiseco 10.5 Pistons
Eagle Rods
T3/T4 Turbo
Custom FMIC
Greddy Exhaust
440's

Thanks alot guys, the only thing stopping me now is cash, but that will be taken care of soon enough :7 Where are you at ez? Im going to be in La Mirada. We should get together somtime if we're not too far apart.



"Watching people race Civics is like watching people race in minivans, I suppose the competition is there, but it's anti-climactic. Like watching two geriatrics play golf" -Maddox

95 Eclipse GS -
APEX'i N1
AEM Short RAM Intake
Streetfighter Full Body Kit

I'm in the san bernardino/riverside area. there is always a so cal meet being planned sometime - check out the announcement section regularly. a couple weeks ago we met in La Habra, then the group went go cart racing in Anaheim - check out our pics in the pits section.

oh, and this summer, there are quarters at the cali speedway in fontana. show up we need more 420a's there!

Right on, I used to go to San Diego all the time to see my uncle, I can't wait to get back to so cal :7 and this time it'll be relatively permanant :D



"Watching people race Civics is like watching people race in minivans, I suppose the competition is there, but it's anti-climactic. Like watching two geriatrics play golf" -Maddox

95 Eclipse GS -
APEX'i N1
AEM Short RAM Intake
Streetfighter Full Body Kit

It should be no prob man. Take it from me. I make runs to fresno regularly ( my girls there). So over a year going 2-4 times a month non stop. Just change the oil before you leave and when you get here. Oh , btw im in so cali too. so its amost a 300 mi trip. and i still get there w/ 1/2 a tank . Just dont boost it for too long of a run. Heheh , I even have fun on the way there. who can resist handing a 2002 gts eclipse its ass? :thumbsup

are you stayin in la mirada for a while? or? im from lm.. we always got meets at beach and imperial at baja fresh.. we just chat and go mess around sometimes after or eat.. hehe
cool
Michael 99gs
HRC Stage 2 @12psi :D
Stage 3 process begins gathering parts for rebuild

http://www.dreamwater.net/purplebeast

Yeah, im going to BIOLA in late August so ill be around for a few years (depending on if i double major or not) we'll definately have to hook up once i get down there :7



"Watching people race Civics is like watching people race in minivans, I suppose the competition is there, but it's anti-climactic. Like watching two geriatrics play golf" -Maddox