3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Recommended boost w/ my setup?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-21-07, 03:23 AM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
13Breezie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Recommended boost w/ my setup?

I'm fairly new to the FD world.. picked up my 93 touring about a month ago. I have done a ton of searching on here.. I'm looking for opinions on what boost I should run. I'm going to have my car tuned by Steve Kan in May, and my local rotary shop told me I could run 14psi. I have stock twins, reman motor with low miles (good compression), fmic, hks intake, hks downpipe, efini y pipe, racing beat exhaust, power fc, oil pan, and aeromotive fpr.

My question to you experienced FD owners is, what boost do you recommend? Would I need any other mods if I wanted to boost 14psi? I'm looking for 300+rwhp

Thanks!
Old 04-21-07, 03:33 AM
  #2  
Certified Rotorhead

iTrader: (1)
 
turBRO240's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Glendale (SoCal)
Posts: 978
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
12psi...... stock twins loose effiecency above 12.... it would be useless and harmfull to run any higher...

personally i would upgrade to BNR stage 3s
Old 04-21-07, 03:47 AM
  #3  
Lives on the Forum

 
rynberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Lorenzo, California
Posts: 14,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Originally Posted by turBRO240
12psi...... stock twins loose effiecency above 12.... it would be useless and harmfull to run any higher...
Well, they may start to lose efficiency and it will shorten their life, but your statement is not accurate. The stock twins make good power up to 14-15 psi.

13breezie: I think you need to figure out what exact fuel system you have. It would be very strange to have an aftermarket FPR with stock injectors. With stock injectors you are going to be limited to 12.5 to 13 psi of boost. If you have upgraded injectors, you can get the car tuned for 14-15 psi. I wouldn't run that all the time on stock twins, but good to go for tuning and fun runs.
Old 04-21-07, 08:18 PM
  #4  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
13Breezie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
So.. if I do have stock injectors, do you recommend to upgrade the fuel pump when I upgrade injectors? Also, would I need a boost controller to get tuned for 12psi daily driving and 15psi to run occasionally.. or is that something that can be done with the power fc? Would it be smart to invest in a boost controller too? Sorry for the newbie questions.. appreciate your advice!
Old 04-21-07, 10:57 PM
  #5  
Rx7 Wagon

iTrader: (16)
 
Narfle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: California
Posts: 6,988
Received 875 Likes on 548 Posts
Originally Posted by 13Breezie
So.. if I do have stock injectors, do you recommend to upgrade the fuel pump when I upgrade injectors?
Yes.
Also, would I need a boost controller to get tuned for 12psi daily driving and 15psi to run occasionally.. or is that something that can be done with the power fc?
The power FC is not a great boost controller, think simpler
Would it be smart to invest in a boost controller too?
Yes.(Greddy Profec Type S is my vote)
Sorry for the newbie questions.. appreciate your advice!
Just roll with the punches when they come.
Old 04-22-07, 03:40 AM
  #6  
Lives on the Forum

 
rynberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Lorenzo, California
Posts: 14,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Barban handled it. With the Greddy Type-S, it's one button to switch between lo and hi boost. Highly recommended.

You can see what injectors you have by going to the proper screen on the Commander. Just look it up in the manual (which if you don't have, can be downloaded from Apexi's website).
Old 04-22-07, 03:45 PM
  #7  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: california
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
if your going to use the car only for the street then I would say 12 psi max and a good tune by Steve. if you crank up the boost be ready to spend some money. since your new to the FD I don't think boost should be an issue at this time (10 psi is fine). you have a lot of things to learn about the car and getting in in good health before making high boost.

Jeff
Old 04-22-07, 03:53 PM
  #8  
Mazzei Formula

iTrader: (6)
 
Monsterbox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Birmingham, Al
Posts: 3,020
Received 143 Likes on 69 Posts
u need fuel pump and injectors then u can crank it up
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sctRota
Old School and Other Rotary
7
11-10-15 12:57 PM
bryancmatthews
Power FC Forum
14
10-05-15 08:49 PM
galvatron10000
Canadian Forum
9
09-08-15 08:50 PM



Quick Reply: Recommended boost w/ my setup?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:55 AM.