Are These Mods Good Enough To Run Constant 12psi

[torque222]

I HAVE A 2003.5 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE, THE MODS I HAVE ARE CAI, COLDER NGK PLUGS, DUAL PORT BOV, TURBO XS MBC, JOE P FCD, CUSTOM HARDPIPES, AND I WAS WONDERING WILL RUNNING 12 PSI EVERYDAY BE OK WITH THESE FEW MODS. OR IS THERE MORE I NEED TO DO FIRST? ALL ADVISE IS APPRECIATED...THANX (mp3yellow

 

[jersey_emt]

I'd get rid of the stock exhaust before going up over 10psi. A FMIC would also be a good investment. But exhaust is first.

Also, please don't type in all caps. It's considered shouting.

 

[Swerny]

I'd get rid of the stock exhaust before going up over 10psi. A FMIC would also be a good investment. But exhaust is first.

Also, please don't type in all caps. It's considered shouting.

I agree completely. (yes)
You're gettin greedy going for 12 psi with stock exhaust and IC. (no)

 

[torque222]

sorry about the caps, and i did forget to mention magna flow 2 1/2 exhaust (drive)

 

[jersey_emt]

Is that catback only?

 

[torque222]

exhaust

it is from catback only

 

[jersey_emt]

I would keep the boost below 10psi until you get at least a downpipe...and preferably a downpipe and an upgraded IC.

Also is your premium gas 93 octane? If it's less than 93 I wouldn't go as high

 

[torque222]

93 octane

yes i only run the high octane fuel, any advise where to get a good downpipe..i'm new to this, just started tunning my speed 3 weeks ago, so alot of this stuff i don't know. (dunno)

 

[p5sundevil]

Apex motorsports in AZ has a really nice DP for the MSP and for the FMIC kits I believe there are three offered now?
ion motorsports out of canada, wagner motorsports and hiboost offers a FMIC kit also.

forged internals would be a plus if you ever go over 12psi, or they would be a safe bet at any boost really.

 

[low_psi]

yes i only run the high octane fuel, any advise where to get a good downpipe..i'm new to this, just started tunning my speed 3 weeks ago, so alot of this stuff i don't know. (dunno)

then don't crank up the boost. get your bolt-ons covered and by then you will probably have learned more about your car. you still haven't addressed the 2 largest "problems" with it yet: cooling the intake charge air and allowing the turbo to breathe freely.

 

[low_psi]

Apex motorsports in AZ has a really nice DP for the MSP and for the FMIC kits I believe there are three offered now?
ion motorsports out of canada, wagner motorsports and hiboost offers a FMIC kit also.

forged internals would be a plus if you ever go over 12psi, or they would be a safe bet at any boost really.

at 12psi, you need tuning not internals. its the damn truth.

 

[AlbinoMuntjac]

yes i only run the high octane fuel, any advise where to get a good downpipe..i'm new to this, just started tunning my speed 3 weeks ago, so alot of this stuff i don't know. (dunno)

Don't think that you can throw a bunch of parts at your car and turn up your boost. Read a round a little more and learn more how it works, then you'll be better prepared to "tune" your car. The MSP's can be a pain to a novice. You do, however seem to be on the right track.

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

I HAVE A 2003.5 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE, THE MODS I HAVE ARE CAI, COLDER NGK PLUGS, DUAL PORT BOV, TURBO XS MBC, JOE P FCD, CUSTOM HARDPIPES, AND I WAS WONDERING WILL RUNNING 12 PSI EVERYDAY BE OK WITH THESE FEW MODS. OR IS THERE MORE I NEED TO DO FIRST? ALL ADVISE IS APPRECIATED...THANX (mp3yellow

id say ur fine..but would still be good to get the downpipe.

 

[NeverSober]

^^ listen to discreet. What are you running now? 18psi?? on stock internals too correct? haha


Chris

 

[azian6er]

an engine can still blow if it is forged. fuel management and observation is the most important mod for your car.

i say mpi tuner, or haltech, or aem stadalone and a wb02. then you can up the boost accordingly.

-B

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

i say mpi tuner, or haltech, or aem stadalone and a wb02. then you can up the boost accordingly.
-B

would definitely be better...but not a nessecity for runnin 12psi and under

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

^^ listen to discreet. What are you running now? 18psi?? on stock internals too correct? haha


Chris

you know i cant tell if thats sarcasm or not..but no not 18...

 

[low_psi]

would definitely be better...but not a nessecity for runnin 12psi and under

yea you don't NEED it, but it'd help out alot. unless you're just plain crazy like DS!! 87oct + T76 + 28psi + stock ECU = fun!!

 

[azian6er]

i still worry about my motor at 12 psi and supporting mods. 12.5 isnt exactly the safest afr uptop (4500-6500 rpms)

-B

 

[azian6er]

ps, discreetspeed race this guy here