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Old 05-03-2010, 06:35 AM
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Im sure this has been in here before, which i am sorry for. Anyways, here is my question. I am wondering what is a safe amount of psi i can run on my set-up. I have a lsv with the following: b18b block, stock ls crank shaved down .25mm, acl bearings, eagle h-beam rods, mahle 10.5:1 pistons 81.25mm, arp head studs, b16 head all stock. I will be purchasing a t3/4 .57 trim, p30 w/ s300, and dsm 450's.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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It's not an issue about PSI. What matters is the POWER you make. For reference plenty of guys run STOCK blocks and make power levels in the 400s without issues BUT they have great tunes and better tuners.
Old 05-03-2010, 07:59 AM
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That is true. I did not even think of that when I was writting this. I do have a good turner around here that is amazing with hondata and has a dyno to do his tuning.

This will be my first time boosting my vehicle. So I am trying to get everything squared away the first time around. That way there are less problems to arise. Thank you for your input!
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what kind of power do you want to make?

upgrading the fuel pump?
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Honestly i want to make around 300 for now. Fuel pump will be a walbro 255.
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sounds like a good setup.. shouldnt have aproblem making 300hp with that turbo and a good tune. Have fun!
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yeah i found a full turbo kit near me for $550. turbo has bad oil seal, manifold, bov, wastegate, intercooler, piping, downpipe, oil feed & return line, all clamps and cuplers. If i buy the whole kit i get a set of precision 750cc injectors thrown in. Im just trying to get ahold of the guy to see if the piping is set up for an ED or not.
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I am also waiting to hear back from the guy on the info about all of this. I have a feeling the oil seal is bad from him not letting the turbo cool down at all.
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