Am i safe?

[SlowmazdaBJ]

I just recently installed a MBC,i was at 7psi before now i turned up to 10psi.Is it safe? My mods include BOV,FMIC,Down pipe,full 3' exhaust,and external wastegate.oh yeah and my car has 80k miles on it.So should i keep it that high or turned back down to 7?(shrug)

 

[baconbitz]

I would turn it back down and pick up an EMS of some sort first. You should be ok but a EMS would really be a good idea in the near future.

 

[SlowmazdaBJ]

I would turn it back down and pick up an EMS of some sort first. You should be ok but a EMS would really be a good idea in the near future.

this is probably a stupid question,but whats EMS?

 

[daonly1around]

engine management system

a couple of choices include S.S. AFC
and unichip

do some searching and you should get some good answers
their are HUNDREDS of post covering these two products

 

[baconbitz]

^what he said. There should be some threads stickied at the top of this section that discuss your options for engine management. If you can't find something though just ask.

 

[03.5MSP]

The ems will allow of to control the amount of fuel and timing on your car. AFC= air fuel controller, only allows you to control and tune fuel, but not timing.
Microtech/Haltech= are both full standalone systems that will control both fuel and timing.

AFC"s are cheaper but lack the full control.

Hope it helps a little.

 

[1moreMPH]

there's a sticky on top of this section that says something like "msP EMS solutions". It has some good info.

basically here's how it plays out from my understanding:
cheap/easy/lowboost/small power: AFC (only controls air/fuel)
1 step up, big power capabilities: Unichip (controls timing & a/f)
1 more step up: MPI (same as unichip, more capabilities)

the big guys (full standalone): Haltech, microtech...

if you want a little more driveability, power, and safeness you should probably get EMS. it's sooooo worth it. If you just want moderate power, you're probably cool at 9-10psi with the AFC. they're like 380 green, new. more power and even safer, work your way up the ladder: unichip >> MPI >> microtech >> haltech...

 

[baconbitz]

Yea the Split-Second AFC from Protege Garage runs you $319.99 I think shipped for Ver-I. Version-II is another 50 bucks. Really good value for the safety net it will provide you running 10psi. My next step after I install the AFC is an upgraded intercooler then 10psi.

 

[AcolyteMSP]

it depends on how far you want to go with the vehicle the type of EMS you should get but yes i wouldnt go above 8 withouth ems. also you should get some 1 step colder spark plugs just to be safe.

 

[nazgul350r]

I just recently installed a MBC,i was at 7psi before now i turned up to 10psi.Is it safe? My mods include BOV,FMIC,Down pipe,full 3' exhaust,and external wastegate.oh yeah and my car has 80k miles on it.So should i keep it that high or turned back down to 7?(shrug)

Do you have a different turbo?

 

[fr0st]

Do you have a different turbo?

and manifold?? (ugh)