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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Is it safe to boost on a b16 with 90,00 miles on it for daily driven.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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run a comp test and a leak down first, it will tell you how healthy your motor is.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Default Re: Boost? (Christopherian1982)

more then likely yes, get a compression test, and maybe leakdown...... just get the guys installing the turbo to tell you if its a good idea or not haha.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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yeah it'll be fine, just dont push the motor too far and get a good tune and it will be all good.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Alrite ill do the comp. and leak down test in the morning. What should I be looking for?
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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nice even high numbers across the board

for the compression test that is.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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you should be fine.. just keep the boost at a safe level so your motor will be reliable.. don't go boost happy
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