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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by deadbeatrec
some run into problems with head studs stretching and blowing a head gasket. i am running 1.6 bar or about 23.2 psi and im running fine. u have to remember that our engine has a knock sensor but im not sure if it can detune the engine if u have a boost controler . i would worry about blowing a head gasket and knock. i run that boost on 93 oct but its not like i beat my car either. i drive it like i was 80 years old. rarely ever boost it at all, and when i do its just to make sure everything is working properly. so remeber if u beat ur car there will be problems, always is.
If you happen to get a tank full of bad gas or accidently put in lower octane(91) you will possibly grenade your engine while under full boost. 23 psi is pushing it. There should be no reason to push it that far and risk the engine. Just my .02
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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I say 45PSI Oh wait a min. your not fully built...sh it ummm 21maybe.
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