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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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im going to get tuned on the 22nd and was asked how much boost im going to run ? i have a fully built lower end w stock sleeves , je 9;1 pistons, crower rods honda bearings, balanced and blueprinted ect , and block guard , also i will be tuning on a stock head. dp is 2.5 , exaust is 2,3/4 , 3bar map, 880cc injectors 155lph fuel pump aem fuel rail and regulator, sk2 pro intake manifold ,turbonetics .57 .63 ar t3to4e . clutch is stage 3 six puck, flywheel is 8 lbs. is 17 psi too much??
i would like to get as much hp as possible and still be streetable fuel management is hondata
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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might help if you actualy tell us what motor, although i plan to run as close to or more then 18psi as possible on my Z6, if your B-series i'd say go for it
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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sorry yeah its a b18c1
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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well if you want to make power, you wont need to upgrade injectors
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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I would run as much boost as your tuner feels comfortable running. Your setup shouldn't have a problem making 400+ whp. Get a good pump gas tune and then see what you can get on race gas. Not that familiar with how much HP that turbo can put down, but your setup seems pretty solid.
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