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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 05:50 PM
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Is this setup safe?

I installed my turbo XS boost controller today, and now i'm running 10psi on a stock turbo, stock intercooler and stock downpipe. You can see the rest of the setup that i have on my signature.

I just wonna know is it safe?? When i took it for a ride, i was afraid to press the acc. all the way down. So tell me what you guys think. Thanks
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 05:54 PM
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you might want to turn it down b4 you get some 720 secondaries...

i have 680's and i was boosting 12 psi the other night, scared the **** outta me, when a ic hose blew off... thought i blew the motor but it pulled so hard i gotta try it again hehe!

im going lower btw for normal driving 7-8 psi for daily use, and up to 12 when i get my fmic, and coolant and spark issues taken care of

id say stay around 8-9 for now, just so your not afraid of driving the stink outta it, then gradually go up after you get more fuel in there
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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I just recently had all 4 of my 550cc cleaned and balanced. I had setup the s-afc to run extra fuel after 3500 rpm. So i don't know if i really need 720cc.
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by BoOsTin FC
I just recently had all 4 of my 550cc cleaned and balanced. I had setup the s-afc to run extra fuel after 3500 rpm. So i don't know if i really need 720cc.
If you want to know for sure that it's all OK, get that S-AFC properly dyno tuned. Then you;ll know your mixtures are right. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing in a modified car!
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by BoOsTin FC
I just recently had all 4 of my 550cc cleaned and balanced. I had setup the s-afc to run extra fuel after 3500 rpm. So i don't know if i really need 720cc.
Those 550cc may be close to that 80 to 85 % zone, just throw in some 720cc's at the secondary. That poor stock turbo and manifold want's you to upgrade them I don't know what the hell I'm talking about, please ignore me
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 09:26 PM
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I would highly recommand a downpipe. your stock turbo and engine are going to get very hot trying to push all that air out the stock precat. however a down pipe will probably cause you to creep past 10psi...

so... I'd either lower it, or get a downpipe and see what happens, if it goes over 10, take off the TID.
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