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Old 07-12-2011, 05:47 PM
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I just recently boosted my 92 integra. The motor is completely stock and has about 200xxx kms on it. I have a GT28 turbo and was wondering what should i set my psi to. My friend said anything over 6 psi, my pistons will overheat and get mangled.

Whats a safe amount of boost?

Thanks.

FYI: Its going to be my D.D.
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i ran 10psi/ebay t3t4 on a d16a6 with 260k miles for a year, no problems. only possible with a good tune/conservative timing, and good gas. goodluck

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Default Re: How much boost to run

Originally Posted by j-wow
I just recently boosted my 92 integra. The motor is completely stock and has about 200xxx kms on it. I have a GT28 turbo and was wondering what should i set my psi to. My friend said anything over 6 psi, my pistons will overheat and get mangled.

Whats a safe amount of boost?

Thanks.

FYI: Its going to be my D.D.
You can put around of 8 psi but with a management system.
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Default Re: How much boost to run

You should ask what the safest hp i can run with that turbo
Old 07-13-2011, 06:25 AM
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Default Re: How much boost to run

Originally Posted by j-wow
I just recently boosted my 92 integra. The motor is completely stock and has about 200xxx kms on it. I have a GT28 turbo and was wondering what should i set my psi to. My friend said anything over 6 psi, my pistons will overheat and get mangled.

Whats a safe amount of boost?

Thanks.

FYI: Its going to be my D.D.
your friends a tard and you can run around 230-260 on a stock ls. psi means nothing. tuning is key.
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I'm almost getting tired of finding that over 9000 picture.....
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figure out a safe reliable power goal and your tuner will help you reach it.
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like mr. johnson was saying, you should be more concerned with the power level than what psi you are running,

people get too caught up in psi,

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