is it worth it to boost a d15b7..

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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ok i have heard alot...people say its better off going to a d16 and boosting that...i got the d15b7..would like to boost it..but to expensive for parts to boost..so..how long will the motor last with stock internals and a y8 head boosted...might run 8 to 9 psi.. want to know more..
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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First of all this is the all motor section, second: Really depends what you want.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ***$nyper &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First of all this is the all motor section, second: Really depends what you want. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Not anymore its not

To the OP: What's your budget and what do you want out of the setup? Stock internal D's will run just fine daily ~220-240whp with a good setup and tune...regardless of boost pressure. When you state your goals, be sure to omit that portion since its effectively meaningless
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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well i am trying to keep it not to expensive..i dont have deep pockets..just want some power for little money..tired of down shifting to get infront of car and not really going anywhere...
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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I had a blast with my boosted d15b7. It can run great if you have it tuned well.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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how much did it cost you...wat is all the after market parts u bought to do this..i would like to know..i want to boost more than go all motor..right now my motor sits on the engine stand..got everything almost out..just want to noe wat to get..
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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the rods in the d15b7 arn't very strong, i'd say thats your weakest point in stock form. So if you stay in the 200 - 220hp range, you should be alright. Just get iit tuned and don't beat the **** out of it, Should last.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Running925 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the rods in the d15b7 arn't very strong, i'd say thats your weakest point in stock form. So if you stay in the 200 - 220hp range, you should be alright. Just get iit tuned and don't beat the **** out of it, Should last.</TD></TR></TABLE>

220 whp on a stock d15b7? you would be doin something then! I highly doubt you could get those numbers in stock form
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .PLUMMM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

220 whp on a stock d15b7? you would be doin something then! I highly doubt you could get those numbers in stock form </TD></TR></TABLE>

stock d15b7's boosted to 200hp have been done a million times! What part of this doesn't make sense to you?
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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It should last a while, even at 8-9psi (t3 turbo) with a y8 head. Just make sure the timing is set correctly to 16 degrees when using the y8 head. It helps if you get a great tune, run conservative timing, and the motor is healthy before hand.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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i had a d15b7 with a t3/t4 50 trim on 8 lbs. it ran fine was laggy as hell but lasted just fine no problems. plus it cost like $800 total for the kit. granted i had put it together with used parts, but i would say it had about 180whp.

so it can be done and has been done a million times as said earlier.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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ok...so u guys are saying i really dont need to do nothing to the motor..just slapp the turbo on and have a great tune to get about 180 o 200 hp..
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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yes, go have fun.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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have a compression check at least done to make sure the motors gonna last and isn't week to begin with
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by riceburner700 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have a compression check at least done to make sure the motors gonna last and isn't week to begin with</TD></TR></TABLE> GOOD idea... no sense in boosting it and making a smoke machine.
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