LGCubana

Just save up some dough for 440 injectors. With tuning that'll reduce the detonation. Then U can run 10 psi until U upgrade your internals.

If U don't have an intercooler yet, then definetly change the length of your wastegate actuator to lessen the boost. If U have an IC, then realize that it'll probably take away 1 psi.

delsol2003

i actually have 450 injectors(high impedance)from tuner toys and a johnnyrace car 5" intercooler. But now im thinking twice about the turbo set up because i want to keep my a/c because i live in the middle of the desert in texas and i read on another post that it could cause detonation, is this only when you hit vtec when the a/c is on or even if its off it will detonate?. Will the bmc log style mani clear the a/c? Thanks

THRESHOLD

this is how you do it rduce the vaccum from the intake mani to the wastegate accuator, manual boost controller or a in line needle valve

LGCubana

That was me in the other thread about detonation when the car hits VTEC w/the AC on. The detonation only occurred at the engagement point of VTEC with the AC on. I have 440 injectors on my D16Z6 with an E-Manage. My tuner tried unsuccessfully to create an efficent mapping for AC w/VTEC. He even tried to load up a couple 100 rpm's below the VTEC engagement, but no luck. It's just a mindset. Realize that if your chilling, stay below VTEC engagement.

DSM Beast

lenghtening the wastgate rod is an option, but not a very good one. The turbo will be super laggy, but once the boost is reached, it will hit pretty hard.

Save up the money, and go external. Not only can you lower your boost, but you also have the peace of mind knowing that your boost will stay put. Make sure ALL your vac/boost lines are secured with zip ties or clamps.

If you keep an eye out, you can find an external wastgate out there pretty cheap. I just picked up a Turbonetics Deltagate II for under 80 bucks. Works fine, but looks horrid. It also sounds NASTY!(<---in a good way)