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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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I finally got me car running and its boosting 9 pounds. It feels so fast . Should I just run 9 pounds daily? Im using the carb spring method and my management is afc and msd btm. Oh yeah...the motor (d16a6) has 200,000 miles on it but runs pretty mint. I haven't heard any detonation at all. Thanks.
Old Sep 24, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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why not? just dont use all 9lbs alot huh
Old Sep 24, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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what's the carb spring method?
Old Sep 24, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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just connect a spring to your wastegate flapper and connect it to your block. it works really well...don't even need an actuator. i hope my motor will last for a while at 9psi...it is so god damn fun.
Old Sep 24, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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OMG, i had the worst time with a god damn spring... Im using a turbonetics actuator for a t3, its working really well.
Old Sep 24, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbodelsolman
OMG, i had the worst time with a god damn spring... Im using a turbonetics actuator for a t3, its working really well.
I haven't used the carb spring, but either way I wouldn't be boosting 9psi everyday if this is your only means of transportation or if you bounce off the rev limiter on the daily.

Turbodelsol, I ------- love that avatar...Office Space.
Old Sep 25, 2003 | 05:27 AM
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Why not? I'm running 13-15psi with the carb spring :-)

9psi is doable, as long as you don't knock or run lean or anything. Proper management is a must.

Did I neglect to mention I have a built motor? :-)13psi on a stock bottom end = lots of broken stuff.
Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:00 AM
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lol, dont u have a broken motor right now though? spun bearing?
Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by civicunrest
Why not? I'm running 13-15psi with the carb spring :-)

9psi is doable, as long as you don't knock or run lean or anything. Proper management is a must.

Did I neglect to mention I have a built motor? :-)13psi on a stock bottom end = lots of broken stuff.

built bottom end = lots of broken stuff



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