the 5sfe can handle more boost than, the 8 psi people say it blows up on. |
the 5sfe can handle more boost than, the 8 psi people say it blows up on. |
Oct 9, 2004 - 2:37 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
when i first installed the turbo i ran 5psi. then after awhile i was bored with it, turned it up to 10psi, NOW the boost contoller loosed up on the highway and i was back to stock. so i got home turned it back up and put a lock nut on. i just set the boost by eye. i get in the car and drive 5psi...8psi...10psi.. 13psi bab! i was like ehhhhh should i keep it? so i made a few runs. holy crap theres a big difference from 10psi to 13psi. in first ill launch so i dont sit and burn tire then shift hard into secound and it will spin for a few seconds then one u get traction around 3k then at 4.5k u loose it all again the tires just break free when 13psi is coursing through its veins lol. 3rd gear will just chirps the tires when the boost hits the pick up in crazy. donate so i can dyno lol. college is eating me.
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Oct 9, 2004 - 2:47 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Good to hear itchy; I was pretty sure it could take up to 10 psi; 12 with a proper fuel system. I think most of us are just being cautious tho
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Oct 9, 2004 - 3:18 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
They'll take it...you just need fuel and cool air.
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Oct 9, 2004 - 10:25 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 6, '04 From oakdale Mn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
damn 13 psi. so the stock engine can handle this then that awesome to hear. does the stock ecu do all of the reatrding in timing since you have an OBDII system?
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Oct 9, 2004 - 11:54 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
no ive got the msd boost timing master.
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Oct 10, 2004 - 4:19 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Give it time.
ask DG performance about how high boost can be before the engine goes. As he said, and I quote, "I turned the boost up and it was Great till my engine blew." Turn the boost down, or walk home. I hate to be the bad guy, but that's just what he said. I think he was boosting 14lbs. |
Oct 10, 2004 - 5:50 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Dave blew his engine???..wtf..i just saw him last week and it was fine..and he was only boosting around 5psi
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Oct 10, 2004 - 6:20 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '03 From Appleton,WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That was when he had his 5sfte This post has been edited by vangSTa_celica: Oct 10, 2004 - 6:23 PM -------------------- A Jaws4God Creation... |
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Oct 10, 2004 - 6:30 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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Oct 10, 2004 - 8:36 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
oh yeah hahahah. ill wait till it blows lol get a new 5sfe for $500 lol.
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Oct 10, 2004 - 8:50 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
$500! Hell yea dude. No problem there.
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Oct 10, 2004 - 9:22 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Maryland Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Dave never had a BTM. He was running the 5sfte the old school way with the timming retarded manualy.
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Oct 10, 2004 - 11:28 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 19, '04 From Los Angeles, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
IS there really a risk of blowing up your block? b/c that seems impossible. More likely a piston ring or rod. So if you get super nice pistons, etc, I don't see why the 5sfe can handle larger amounts of boost.
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Oct 10, 2004 - 11:32 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '04 From charlotte N.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah ive seen pictures of peoples blocks with golfball size holes in them. but the 5 block is iron so i doubt you whouls put a hole in it. plus the crank is forged so. yeah some forged pistons arp head bolts and some nice eagle rods and you good to throw tons of boost in the 5s. -------------------- Former: 96 GT 5 speed (i/p/e) Fate- rear ended by mack truck
00 GTS 6 speed (i/ Bored TB 63mm - 68.5mm w/ butterfly/ Ported IM/ IMG/ PFC/ Commander/ datalogit/ Ported & heat wrapped Header/ Decat/ UEGO/) 193FWHP 14.2(1/4mi) @98mph, 2.12 60ft (just intake, unbolted Exhaust, and gutted) Fate- side swipped by 18 wheeler at 75mph. Next: maybe an elise |
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Oct 11, 2004 - 12:04 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '04 From charlotte N.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
-------------------- Former: 96 GT 5 speed (i/p/e) Fate- rear ended by mack truck
00 GTS 6 speed (i/ Bored TB 63mm - 68.5mm w/ butterfly/ Ported IM/ IMG/ PFC/ Commander/ datalogit/ Ported & heat wrapped Header/ Decat/ UEGO/) 193FWHP 14.2(1/4mi) @98mph, 2.12 60ft (just intake, unbolted Exhaust, and gutted) Fate- side swipped by 18 wheeler at 75mph. Next: maybe an elise |
Oct 11, 2004 - 12:07 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
agreed. When most people 'blow' their engine they are normally referingt to killing a piston, blowing out a head gasket, or 'frying' a piston ring.. |
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Oct 11, 2004 - 2:24 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 19, '04 From Los Angeles, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Heheheh, wow. |
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Oct 11, 2004 - 7:04 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
be carefull and dont go boost crazy. keep it at 10psi like u had all this time.
i could probably turn up 3s up to 25psi and have a nice run with it.... but id have a damaged engine if i kept something like that set for daily use. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Oct 11, 2004 - 9:58 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
ewwww.... yeah this 13psi is only gunna be used for track or racing. ill put it back to 10psi for now but im gunna miss it lol. gives me more insentive to get rods/pistons/and cams. thats all i want then im done spending money on the car. -------------------- |
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Oct 11, 2004 - 10:37 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 26, '04 From Vancouver, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I put 2 holes bigger then that in my 7a block :/ Throwing a rod at 5k RPM does wonders to the block heh
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