Engine mods to up psi...

[akeem1003]

Yo guys! What can I do to my engine to be able to run 12psi safely with the stock turbo? I already installed the Turbohoses hardpiping kit and I also installed the Injen CAI. I have a custom 2.5" cat-back system also.

 

[yesiownaskyline]

engine management or rods/pistons.


you pick.

EDIT: an aftermarket side mount wouldnt hurt either.

 

[ChopstickHero]

i would say internals WITH engine management... hehe... but the "easier" way, i would say engine management and have it tuned really well.

 

[65racecoupe]

I would have an engine built if I were you. Yeah, it will probably take it for a little while, but not too long.

If this is your Daily Driver, think about it.

 

[irr5302]

you need unichip

and motor mount inserts

 

[rizzo]

Unichip

 

[jersey_emt]

Different car



12psi safely? Forged internals, fuel & timing management with a fairly conservative tune. FMIC, full exhaust to get the heat away as quickly as possible.

Heat is the enemy

 

[RXMmazdaspeed]

Different car



12psi safely? Forged internals, fuel & timing management with a fairly conservative tune. FMIC, full exhaust to get the heat away as quickly as possible.

Heat is the enemy

^^

 

[cvp0917]

Heat BAD!!! (flame)

 

[Brian MP5T]

Engine Management
Rods/Pistons
FMIC

Heafty Bankroll

 

[akeem1003]

Well, my car is driven everyday. I want to know what would be the best setup for it?

 

[BOOSTR]

Don't run all out at 12 psi for daily driving. Better to get a 2 stage boost controller and keep stage 1 @ stock and stage 2 @ 10 psi or less on 93 octane. I have gone up to 14 psi on 100 octane. Use stage 2 for short burst versus sustained driving or take offs. Your MSP will last longer this way. I love the look on the other drivers face when I flip to stage two after takeoff. Just my 02 cents.

 

[igdrasil]

Heat = Good = Power

You want to be safe? Get forged internals and a big intercooler. 12psi on that turbo is going to generate too much unnecesary heat that may cause detonation. Engine managent may be needed.

 

[mazdaowner123]

yup, like everyone said, built engine + engine management.

~brian

 

[ChopstickHero]

unwanted heat = BAD (in terms of heat just being trapped under the hood)

channeled heat = GOOD (in terms of a good flowing exhaust).

 

[akeem1003]

Thanks guys for your help. You probably would see my 1/4 mile stats in the draggers rights sticky pretty soon. I'm going with the EMS + FMIC + forged internals + fuel management setup. I'm also going to run a EBC. Thanks again.

 

[cvp0917]

Can I Borrow $50 Mr. Moneybags?

 

[igdrasil]

Also, I wouldnt try more than 15psi on that engine with that turbo