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how much boost can a stock S4 and S5 turbo push reliably?

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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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I'm a boost creep...
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Originally posted by Elysian
the turbo has lasted longer than the 5 motors the previous owner blew with it
Wow, I missed this one. Do you see a pattern forming here? Can you hear the alarm bells ringing? No? Then get engine #7 ready...
Originally posted by Elysian
i don't let the turbo wind out right now, especially not to 22 psi, i'm breaking it in, therefore no need to spool the turbo
Why prolong the inevitable? If you don't fix the wastegate and continue to run that much boost, it's gonna pop anyway.
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