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How much psi can a stock (s4) turbo withstand?

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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 02:55 AM
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How much psi can a stock (s4) turbo withstand?

Just like it says, i was just curious. I have run about 13-14 before and thought it was kinda scary.

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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 02:59 AM
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I've heard anywhere from 12-15 PSI is their limit. Any more than that and you're cooking the turbo (it's also /way/ past its efficiency level)
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 04:58 AM
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About 13-14 psi is the limit. 12 is still definitely still safe with it. I have heard of guys going up to 16 psi, but as $150FC said, that is way past it's efficiency range and just cooking the turbo.
Keep it under 14psi.
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