Safe Boost on stock CA

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What is the most i could boost a CA18det with it being completly stock......and not have to really worry about anything breaking???


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mofugger wrote:What is the most i could boost a CA18det with it being completly stock......and not have to really worry about anything breaking???
Completely stock as in factory airbox, downpipe, cat, emissions equipment, etc?

10-12psi. But if you're "completely stock" it won't make much of a difference as the motor is being choked to death.

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well what can i do to stop it from choking???

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mofugger wrote:well what can i do to stop it from choking???
the heimlich maneuver

but seriously, full exhaust. even a catback is better than nothing

better intercooler. you dont need a frontmount, theres some decent small sidemounts out there so you can save money on the piping (but the SSAC FMIC kit is very affordable)

thats a start. (about $700 give o take on ebay)

CJ

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ok i planned on gettin a full exhaust and a frontmount???

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A CA with FMIC, 3" exhaust and an SR T25 at 10-12 psi is a pretty decent car and the stock ECU should still be able to cope with the extra airflow and not require an upgraded MAFS. Anything past that is going to require a larger MAFS and either an ECU burn, or a SAFC.

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float_6969 wrote:A CA with FMIC, 3" exhaust and an SR T25 at 10-12 psi is a pretty decent car and the stock ECU should still be able to cope with the extra airflow and not require an upgraded MAFS. Anything past that is going to require a larger MAFS and either an ECU burn, or a SAFC.
I'm running a SR t25, rb26 injectors, 3 inch, fmic, walbro, tuned length mani, all at 0.8bar, it goes very very very hard. all i have is a dodgy safc 1.

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Full bolt ons (intercooler, 3" exhaust, 60mm tb, T25G, etc) and 10psi (spike to 12psi) on stock ECU and motor does me well. No fuel cut or issues what so ever.

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rico05 wrote:Full bolt ons (intercooler, 3" exhaust, 60mm tb, T25G, etc) and 10psi (spike to 12psi) on stock ECU and motor does me well. No fuel cut or issues what so ever.
Thread Jack: Rico what is "well". i mean im interested to hear about your hp and 1/4mile numbers if you wouldn't mind giving out that info...

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Can you take the 370 injectors to 14-15psi on the t25g?


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