#104676, "how high would you boost this engine..." Nov-16-08 09:39 PM by kevox
Alright so here's what will all be in and running by this time next month... Main Upgrades 3-angle valve job + general machining of the block Crower Stage 2 Turbo Ground Camshafts Eagle Rods Hahn 20g turbo w/ Intercooler Hahn 3” Downpipe + 2.25” Magnaflow High-Flow Cat + 2.5” Catback Exhaust Megasquirt Fuel Management ECU Southbend Stage 3 Clutch Turbonetics Exhaust Manifold Wiseco 8.8:1 Pistons .020 over
Supporting Upgrades 557cc Fuel Injectors AEM Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator ARP Head Studs ARP Main Studs ARP Rod Bolts Autometer Sport-Comp series gauges (5 gauges in all) Crower Valve Springs Crower Valve Retainers EGR Blockoff Fidanza Adjustable Cam Gears Greddy Electronic Boost Controller w/ remote High-Low boost switch GReddy Type-RS Blow-Off Valve Iraggi 200A Alternator Melling High Volume Oil Pump MSD Ignition Coil MSD Spark Plug Wires OEM Timing Belt Prothane Engine Mount inserts SS Valves Tanabe Front Underbrace Topline Lifters + Rockers Unorthodox Racing underdrive pulley Wideband 02 sensor Walbro High-Volume Fuel Pump
My question is simple: how high, given a good tune, do you think this engine can be boosted for daily driving? I'm hoping it'll love 20psi (again, assuming there is a GOOD tune!) but I'm planning on restricting it to 16psi just to play it safe. Then again the thought of that extra 4psi is really tantalizing, lol....what would you guys feel safe running this 420a at?