i got a 93 integra..stock dohc non vtec. 220k miles. its boosted running 8 pounds right now, i might lower it once i get aboost controller. do you think that my engine is going to blow? cause im hearing from half the people its going to and the other half are saying its going to be mint cause the turbos installed perfect and the engine should handle it. how do u guys think it will be once i get the car tuned and if you really think it will blow what should i do to it..thanks

 

For starters, you cant lower boost more than the wastegate by means of a boost controller.

Secondly, if the setup is tuned correctly, you have nothing to worry about; however, if its not, you have a time bomb on your hands. Another thing, psi alone doesnt tell us anything. Power is what breaks parts.

Elaborate

 

First thing I would do is tune it, and not with a VAFC.

Also, get a leak down test done or if not atleast a compression test.

How well has the car been maintained?

Ali

 

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I'm going to go ahead and ASSUME that its not well maintained based on the original post...but hey, i'm just assuming

 

hhahhaha

I was just hoping to hear that atleast the timing belt, tensioner, and water pump were replace. The headgasket and studs would be a plus.

Ali

 

the car has been maintained great..its had one owner belive it or not haha..i just picked it up and im not really smart with the turbos yet..still trying to learn about them a little more

 

Did you purchase the car boosted?

Ali

 

nope, the car was never boosted before..my buddy just put it in and i havn't started it yet with the turbo..i just need to find a short elbow pipe that will connect the turbo to the intercooler and its all set to go..

 

It sounds like you have a few more things to source before you start it up and take it for a spin...good tuning is a MUST

 

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Also, a valve adjustment wouldn't hurt.

Ali

 

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x2

Ali

 

I hope it dosent blow during tuning lol im just real nervous being theres 220k on them motor..but then again it is a honda so it should run forever

 

If it blows during tuning, its due to 1 of 2 factors.

1. Bad tuner
2. Something was overlooked and your engine was doomed from the start

Having said that, i hate tuning because i worry EVERY time it goes on the dyno. Generally i walk down the street a ways and try not to think about it...talk about stress