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Old 07-21-2008, 11:19 AM
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I currently have my car street tuned at 10psi, but looking to boost more, and was just wondering how much can I boost.

Here are my motos specs:

B18b1 Block with stock sleeves, and stock bore.
LS Crank
LS Eagle Rods
Wiseco Pistons 9 to 1
Fully balanced by machine shop
APR head studs
APR rod bolts
ACL bearings
Cometic low comp headgasket
Golden eagle block guard
P&P B16 head with ITR internals
880cc injectors.
All possible external bolt ons.


How many pounds you guys think that I can boost without blowing? I was thinking about 18psi.

BTW I'm running a SC61 turbo.
Old 07-21-2008, 11:53 AM
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i would stick in the 15-18ish area but no more than 20
Old 07-21-2008, 12:02 PM
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i would try and keep it at around 350-375whp...if your tuner know what he's doing and your tune is solid then you shouldnt have to worry.
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x2^^ really boost doesnt matter its how much hp your engine can handle....but at around 15lbs with a good tune you'll be looking at 350
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Well, I plan to make an apointment here in Orlando, at Speed Clinic, for Colombia to tune it.
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Default Re: How much boost? (ek-j)

do they have a good reputation for tuning honda's..ive never heard of them. how far is CFT's shop from you?
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Default Re: How much boost? (hotrod99)

CFT is less than a 5 minute drive from me, but I don't trust them.

Speed+Clinic is a new shop in Kissimie, and Colombia is a well known tuner here is Orlando.
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Default Re: How much boost? (ek-j)

f that goes a far the motor can handle safely of course. on 15psi i made 440whp... and i could of pushed a little more out of it
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dont go over 4 with stock sleeves , atleast not if you plan on driving around town all the time -.-
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Whats wrong with CFT? I'm good friend's with the owners cousin. They've moved on to blowing up EVOs now, they don't blow Hondas up anymore.
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when you say blow up thats a good thing right?
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Judging by the list, no more than 20. Id say between 15 to 18lbs for a daily driver. Oh, and also judging by that list, you will have an indescribable amount of fun with it.
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the car is not a daily. Before I pulled the motor I used to drive twice a month.
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