#85439, "up to what boost is non intercooled safe??"
well ive been runnin max 8psi for a while now non i cooled . i had a greddy smic but i did not like the accelleration loss that happened when i put it on. i dunno why but it was slower for sure. but i just wanna know what is the max i can be without IC for ever basically. i may get a front mount if i have to but i dont wanna lose that power again. i know 5-6 is ok but 7.5-8 is where im at. and its getting hotter by the day outside.
91 civic hatch, homemade turbo+ LS motor = 12 sec street car.
#85440, "RE: up to what boost is non intercooled safe??" In response to Reply # 0
I would not exceed 5 psi on stock bottom end with stock injectors with out an intercooler, especially isnce summer is just around the corner. Put eh SMIC back on. You probaly just had a boost leak.
#85442, "RE: up to what boost is non intercooled safe??" In response to Reply # 1 May-01-05 01:32 PM by pr0
I would have to agree with Scandelous. I'm running 5 psi and its already getting hot. As for your intercooler, maybe the piping diameter is too big resulting in your slower acceleration... For low boost you would want skinny pipes.
#85443, "RE: up to what boost is non intercooled safe??" In response to Reply # 2
about how skinny? im running 2.5" piping direct from turbo to throttle body? i feel my piping after a hard drive and its warm but not too hot . so i dunno. i sold the Side mount.. i may just get a nice looking front mount when i get the cash.
91 civic hatch, homemade turbo+ LS motor = 12 sec street car.
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