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Old 04-08-2003, 09:06 AM
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Default Boosting My Si at 40k miles

I have a lil over 20 right now, but im saving my money for till the day i hit like 40k, I should have like 5,500 to 6 g's to spend. Anyways to my question, is it safe to boost or supercharge at 40k ?
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (99SiRacer)

yes, just make sure your engine is in good running order.
get your tune ups done.
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (99SiRacer)

I did my turbo install @ 30,000 and now i have 40,000 miles. I recommended you do a compression test and leakdown test before you install to make sure your motor is healthy. that is it.
Old 04-08-2003, 09:41 AM
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40K on a honda motor should not be a problem...ive heard of guys boosting at like 150k lol...
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (Mpir3)

40k is NOTHING....i dont know why you even asked.
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (99SiRacer)

i know a dude who safely boosted 12 PSI daily at 120k
Old 04-08-2003, 11:26 AM
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (hybridvteceg)

aight coo, thanks guys
Old 04-08-2003, 11:29 AM
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (hybridvteceg)

i know a dude who safely boosted 12 PSI daily at 120k
im going to be boosted again in a month....ill have 121k by then....
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (rewsnaeht)

I boosted around 8psi on a 120,000 motor for almost exactly a year. On the anniversary I cracked a sleeve
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Default Re: Boosting My Si at 40k miles (intekragsr)

I boosted around 8psi on a 120,000 motor for almost exactly a year. On the anniversary I cracked a sleeve
how many miles you put on it?
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i mean before you cracked a sleeve?
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i know this older guy probably in his mid 50's w/ a GSR we just GReddy turbo'ed it w/ 220,000 + miles on it....the car ran 13.30's @ 8psi.....t
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