boost..

cpthowdy · 08-26-2007, 08:22 PM

right now i am running at 10# of boost.will it be bad for the stock motor to up the boost more??

TClark22 · 08-26-2007, 08:27 PM

i would not go any higher than 10# on a stock motor....thats what i have been told...i have heard too many people blowing their motors gettin greedy

MattJ · 08-26-2007, 09:05 PM

you are already walking on a fine line. I wouldnt push it.

WaterDR · 08-27-2007, 05:55 AM

8 lbs = pretty safe

10 lbs = on the brink

12 lbs = I have plans for a new motor anyway

So, if you are ready for a new motor anyways, up the boost. There are actually some tuners who think 12 lbs is the limit.

Do you have a cooler?

spike_africa · 08-27-2007, 06:03 AM

Its not so much the boost as the power your making and the heat being produced. If you were pushing 400rwhp i wouldn't go higher. If you have high intake air temps from no intercooler or shitty intercooler setup i wouldn't go higher either. Both of those are bad no so much low amounts of boost like 10-12psi.

But thats me; im a little more outgoing when it comes to making power. Some people wont do more then 8psi. Whats your current setup and numbers?

El Diablo · 08-27-2007, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

Its not so much the boost as the power your making and the heat being produced. If you were pushing 400rwhp i wouldn't go higher. If you have high intake air temps from no intercooler or shitty intercooler setup i wouldn't go higher either. Both of those are bad no so much low amounts of boost like 10-12psi.

X2...As long as your tune is good and don't beat on your car all the time, you'll be fine. I'm running 11.5#'s 420rwhp and I've been fine.

cpthowdy · 08-27-2007, 03:04 PM

rite now, i have the vortech and the aqua meth kit running at 10 psi.i was told i could up the boost, bt then again i'd rather tell u guys since u guys major in mustangs..at the rear, im making 365.

spike_africa · 08-27-2007, 05:09 PM

what vortec blower do you have?

cpthowdy · 08-28-2007, 05:46 AM

v-2 supercharger.

swishen05 · 09-10-2007, 12:19 PM

1 went up to 16 lbs. stock motor im crazy. my trans let loose before my motor did

08-26-2007, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
cpthowdy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NORCAL Posts: 199	boost.. right now i am running at 10# of boost.will it be bad for the stock motor to up the boost more??

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MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	you are already walking on a fine line. I wouldnt push it. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

08-27-2007, 05:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,363	8 lbs = pretty safe 10 lbs = on the brink 12 lbs = I have plans for a new motor anyway So, if you are ready for a new motor anyways, up the boost. There are actually some tuners who think 12 lbs is the limit. Do you have a cooler? __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

08-27-2007, 06:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,960	Its not so much the boost as the power your making and the heat being produced. If you were pushing 400rwhp i wouldn't go higher. If you have high intake air temps from no intercooler or shitty intercooler setup i wouldn't go higher either. Both of those are bad no so much low amounts of boost like 10-12psi. But thats me; im a little more outgoing when it comes to making power. Some people wont do more then 8psi. Whats your current setup and numbers? __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

08-27-2007, 03:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
cpthowdy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NORCAL Posts: 199	rite now, i have the vortech and the aqua meth kit running at 10 psi.i was told i could up the boost, bt then again i'd rather tell u guys since u guys major in mustangs..at the rear, im making 365.

08-27-2007, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,960	what vortec blower do you have? __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

08-28-2007, 05:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
cpthowdy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NORCAL Posts: 199	v-2 supercharger.

09-10-2007, 12:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
swishen05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	1 went up to 16 lbs. stock motor im crazy. my trans let loose before my motor did __________________ 99 gt, stock motor, d1sc 18lbs, longtubes, o/r x pipe, 03 cobra pumps, 3.73, chrome cobra r's, drag springs, subframe connectors, centerforce d/f, b&m shifter, NX n'tercooler spray bar, autometer gauges, 10 gazillion other things i cant think of 99 lightning ~sold~ magnapack catback, johnny lightning ram air, 4lb lower, boost bypass, autometer gauges. Last edited by swishen05 : 09-10-2007 at 12:21 PM.

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