is 9 pounds too much?
 

I finally got me car running and its boosting 9 pounds. It feels so fast :D. 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.

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

why not? just dont use all 9lbs alot huh ;)

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

what's the carb spring method?

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

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. :D

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

OMG, i had the worst time with a god damn spring... Im using a turbonetics actuator for a t3, its working really well.

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

spring sucked for me too....too erratic at different throttle positions

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

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.

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

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.

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

lol, dont u have a broken motor right now though? spun bearing?

Re:is 9 pounds too much?
 

built bottom end = lots of broken stuff ;)