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whats a safe boost level for this setup?

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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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whats a safe boost level for this setup?

whats a safe psi to run with just a walbro pump upgrade on stock system? i dont have a s-afc yet, will i run to rich? btw its with a s5 turbo/manifold on a s4 engine (lower compression)
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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I've run 12 pounds for 9 months with just the walbro. Anything more than this is playing with fire, but the walbro is fine for 10-11 pounds all day long.
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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Ya I'd stay at like 10lbs if you don't know how long ago the injectors were cleaned.
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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i too run 11-12 lbs on just a walbro, my a/f gauge never reads lean.....As if neone believes those pos gauges neways.
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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i don't have upgraded injectors and my car runs 14psi. I ordered the injectors just the other day i don't drive it hard though.
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