how many psi?
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
I don't agree. It is true that a turbo can put more stress on a motor, but turbos are extremely efficient. If you don't abuse the turbo by overboosting and not tuning properly then your engine will last quite a while. FI is the fastest, safest way to get a real hp gain and it isn't outrageously expensive. I'm a firm proponent of the intelligent booster. :yes:
They wind up destroying their engine, and having to replace.
Always fun stuff.
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ok sorry how many hp is safe on this motor stock
people need to quit taking these forums so seriously its just a damn question.
what kind, size and what would be a good setup for this motor in good mechanical condition with about 70k maintained meticulously as a daily driver and how much life could i expect out of it if drove reasonably and maintained well
people need to quit taking these forums so seriously its just a damn question.
what kind, size and what would be a good setup for this motor in good mechanical condition with about 70k maintained meticulously as a daily driver and how much life could i expect out of it if drove reasonably and maintained well
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or some people should just start using the search button instead of asking questions that have been asked 5million times before!
some of us do take this site seriously coz it our source for info & a way for us to communicate our experiences & develope stronger setups for reasonable prices.
some of us do take this site seriously coz it our source for info & a way for us to communicate our experiences & develope stronger setups for reasonable prices.
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when the questions become repetitive then it gets to us because the reason the search button has been placed here is to avoid mutilple threads of the same thing.
search for d16y8 turbo and you will yield alot of results.
search for d16y8 turbo and you will yield alot of results.
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Originally Posted by Secondhandloser
I wouldn't run any, to be safe.
Upgrade the engine, then run boost.
It will save you money in the long run, because you won't have engine trouble.
Upgrade the engine, then run boost.
It will save you money in the long run, because you won't have engine trouble.
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Originally Posted by RSXt3
ok sorry how many hp is safe on this motor stock
people need to quit taking these forums so seriously its just a damn question.
what kind, size and what would be a good setup for this motor in good mechanical condition with about 70k maintained meticulously as a daily driver and how much life could i expect out of it if drove reasonably and maintained well
people need to quit taking these forums so seriously its just a damn question.
what kind, size and what would be a good setup for this motor in good mechanical condition with about 70k maintained meticulously as a daily driver and how much life could i expect out of it if drove reasonably and maintained well
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Originally Posted by RSXt3
how many psi of boost is safe to run on a d16y8 stock with intake and cat back exhaust as a daily driver?