on hrc stage II with stage II actuator.... I mean I dont want to run 8psi could it be possible to run 6-7psi? with out ordering the stage I actuator? Wouldnt stock piping help keep the psi down also?

You'll probably run 7psi without a boost controller. At 8 psi low 14's is possible. At 7 psi you should be in the mid 14 range.

Dave
05 Ford F150 SuperCrew FX4

yeah but I kinda wanna stay away from 8psi since my mileage is high.

So make sure you get the stage one actuator. You can request it instead of the stage 2 actuator. The you'll only run 5 psi. I wouldnt run 8 psi either. 8psi + high milage = BOOOOOM

Dave
05 Ford F150 SuperCrew FX4

I tried too the jabroni told me that they couldnt get me one and than asked me why I was against boosting more and I told him cause I have high mileage and want it too last a lil while.... then he fed me this bs story about how they have a eclipse with a stock bottom end running 22 psi.... so I jus got the stage II actuator.

Yeah right!!! Stock bottom end at 22psi wouldnt last a second.

Dave
05 Ford F150 SuperCrew FX4

Now when they say bottom end.. what are they referring to??
I have a stock crank.. tooled and coated.. but still stock.



97' Eclipse RS (kinda)

Present mods:
HRC stage III turbo kit (12 psi street, 25 psi track) / HKS 2 1/2" cat back exhaust w/burnt cat / 16" wheels w/Yokohomo tires (215/40) / 420A engine w/ tooled crank, billet crower rods, and 8.5:1 JE pistons / Head ported and polished, 3 angled valve job
Power-stop brakes w/axis pads / Ebachi Pro lowering kit (1.8") / MSD DIS-2 ignition system w/turbo retard

Near Future:
Stand-alone fuel system / 550cc injectors, and fuel rail / TEC III fuel/ecu system / 17” Hart racing wheels / KYB AGX struts, w/ upgraded anti sway bars / Rear brake conversion (front to rear, Brembo in front)

Jay-
wakbrd99@aol.com

97' Eclipse RS (kinda)

Present mods:
HRC stage III turbo kit (12 psi street, 25 psi track) / HKS 2 1/2" cat back exhaust w/burnt cat / 16" wheels w/Yokohomo tires (215/40) / 420A engine w/ tool

stock bottom end as in stock internals..... well I sure as hell didnt believe him but he said it was finely tuned to the guilt hehe it may have held 22 psi..... FOR THE FIRST FEW SECONDS!!!
Ah well what are you going to do? I decided to stop arguing with him

so what can we do? manual boost controller?

You can do like I did and leagthen the accuator arm. That will lower your boost. Or you can spend like 80-100 dollars at hahn and get a lower spring. O yea a MBC will only RAISE boost not lower it below your base boost line.

Kevin
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