how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

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Oct 19, 2004 | 02:33 PM

BlackCRX

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how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

i have a y8 swapped into my crx and helpfully it will be boosted in the near future

whats a safe amount of boost / whp to run on this motor with stock internals ??

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:04 PM

mahcivic

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

i think 49psi and youll make close to 4 wheel hp since you have 4 wheels

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:12 PM

SpankedYA!

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

Jordan, that thing run yet? To answer the question I wouldn't run more than 11psi to a stock D, with proper fuel management, and no I don't mean a piece of ---- FMU or a hack.

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:25 PM

Paul99EX

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

Starting your thread off like this "Re:noob qeustion: " now, you know youre gonna get ---- and flamed...havent you seen the trend?

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:26 PM

dragon

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

10 psi is safe and you can use the hack or uberdata is just recommended for uber for better results

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:28 PM

hotrex

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

you can push 12 tuned perfectly

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:31 PM

Paul99EX

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

But if its a daily driver, shouldnt the psi be a BIT lower?

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:52 PM

hotrex

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

why? are you a -----?

Oct 19, 2004 | 04:03 PM

mahcivic

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Re:noob qeustion: how much boost is safe for a d16y8 ??

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Originally Posted by CSaddict

Jordan, that thing run yet? To answer the question I wouldn't run more than 11psi to a stock D, with proper fuel management, and no I don't mean a piece of ---- FMU or a hack.

yet it runs, but my turbo is blown, brand new ------- turbonetics turbo took a ----, how wonderful is that? now i gotta work out some ---- with the shop to get a new turbo