Jbur074

hey ive got a gsr with arp headstuds, skunk 2 s1 cams, b16 lsd tranny and a skunk2 IM.. i know a little about boost, but ive heard you really need to build the gsr for boost.

question is.. am i good to run about 8-10 psi DAILEY??? or less? if i do go boost i will be getting new head gasket too (obviously)

thanks in advance.

smileycvc

I dont see why you would need the new headgasket unless the one you have leaks. With a proper tune you should have no problems running 8-10 psi on pump gas.

Jbur074

really? cause i hear people blowing their gsrs all the time due to boost.. and i cannottt blow this one our im out of a honda for a whileee

dragonfly2k3

It is never a good idea to attempt to make lots of power on your daily. Power and breakage go hand in hand. However, at 8psi if people are blowing their gsrs it is due solely to a crappy tune. People HIGHLY under-estimate a tune. A good tune is the difference between thousands of miles of fun or 3 miles of terror. If you do not have complete trust in your tuner, dont go to him.

Jbur074

good to know! i guess i need to do some research on goood tuners in the DFW area.. i know jotech and t1 are but their $$$ anyone know anyone in the dallas area?

ecks_fourttwo

i agree with dragonfly on the importance of tuning. i had a bone stock ls/v and boosted 9 psi low and 12 psi high for over 2 yrs. and in those 2 years i had countless runs and abuse to that motor. the tune and the fact that i didnt take my car passed a certain point (like 8k rpm) made the difference from a fun daily rather than a broke push cart.

pay the extra $ for a good tune, it will pay off in the end...

k e v i n

I'd spend the money if you know those guys are good.

Jbur074

k thanks guys...

Colby71

GSR $3000, turbo kit $2500, good tune $450, Peace of mind PRICELESS

smileycvc

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Thats not a good way to look at it. They may cost alot in short term, but a broken sleeve or something will cost alot more later on. Pay the money dont skimp out on a cheap tune.

phazedd

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me too i dont c why not
keep us updated if u do continue w/ it

.PLUMMM

10 psi should be fine. Just dont slap the kit together and run it on a basemap or anything. Take your time, get it tuned, and you should be fine.

Cln94EG1

My GSR was fine Fully Stock with 8 pounds of Boost and Crome Tune. Its just more fun fully Built

D16SohcVtec

You can 300whp on GSR's its all about the tune that really matters. I ran 12PSI iwith a T3T4 50 Trim n a stock SOHC VTEC for a while and it held up fine. I say go for it, no need to be scared. If you are scared shouldn't boost, it'd be a waste.

egstockboosted

the only things i suggest just to be safe is getting bigger injectors and bigger fuel pump after a damn good tune, air/fuel guauge, psi gauge, and oil pressure gauge, oil pressure is very important. this is pretty much all i have on my ls boosted and i've been doing great! i'm running 20 lbs of boost average day

0mtber

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Just like everyone said, don't be cheap & you will be fine.
If you put quality parts on the vehicle & install everything professionally you shouldn't run into issues.

What will keep your ringlands from cracking ?
A GOOD engine management system & tuning.
I.E. Hondata, Neptune, eCtune

Jbur074

alright, well ive decided to go boost. i just need to do my homework on what kind, piping etc, sell some motors. my goal is 300 whp by augest. any suggestions on what type of turbo i should run? i can get a gt35r with piping, bov everything etc. for 1900 but it wouldnt spool till almsot peak would it??

thanks!

dragonfly2k3

I am unfamiliar with spool characteristics of a gt35 on a b18 but i do know the turbo is fantastic. The gt35r is in my eyes the perfect turbo for a multi-duty car simply because it is capable of supplying large amounts of raw power with impressive response.