New To Boost!!! Upgrade to 15psi

J5atl

New Member
Hi i am new to the boost world and I'm am curious about what upgrades need to be made to my internals so that my teg can handle more boost, currently at 6psi... I would like around 12-15psi, any good links or list for suggested upgrades would be appreciated
 

purpl3ran93r

New Member
jznsn2u said:
What parts do you currently have on your car?
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He is probably stock, since he is asking what he needs to do to his internals, but
since Im replying heres the stuff you need really

Piston & Rods
Valves, Springs, Retainers
Head Studs
Water Pump
Timing Belt
Ignition
Aftermarket Head Gasket
Fuel Injectors
EMS/FMS such as Hondata or AEM-EMS

Probably the most Important are in Bold
 


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jznsn2u

Active Member
^Yes, + a tune. It's probably not safe if you want to push over 15 psi, without a tune.
 

DAteggy93

New Member
and dont forget a good head gasket, metel will be the best if runnin 15psi
 


mirrorimg

Well-Known Member
The real question is:

How much power are you making, and how much power do you want to make. Until thats known, there really isnt a gameplan except throwing parts at it.
 

dlo253

Active Member
not trying to thread jack, but out of curiousity...how many lbs of boost are safe to run on stock internals....not just throwing it on the stock motor. replacing head and freshening it all up..but it will still be stock. just wondering what is safe to run before you have to worry about upgrading parts and all that....pretty new to imports.
 

mirrorimg

Well-Known Member
dlo253 said:
not trying to thread jack, but out of curiousity...how many lbs of boost are safe to run on stock internals....not just throwing it on the stock motor. replacing head and freshening it all up..but it will still be stock. just wondering what is safe to run before you have to worry about upgrading parts and all that....pretty new to imports.
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You need to base it on power. The block can handle up to about 300HP safely before the cylinder walls are in jeopardy of failing.
 

mirrorimg

Well-Known Member
dlo253 said:
okay, so any idea aprox. how many lbs that is on a b18a?
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Other variables control that. The turbo size for one. 10PSI on turbo A will NOT make the same power as 10PSI on turbo B.

You would have to see some one elses setup, and see what turbo they used to get a ballpark estimate on what to get to make what power. The tune is a big factor in how much power you make and how reliable your set up is.
 

dlo253

Active Member
yeah, makes sense...was just curious. thinkin about boosting...might just wait til i build my other motor though...lol thanks
 
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