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champwho
01-01-2012, 03:32 PM
got a sr20 redtop brian crowr valve springs and retainers and the rest of the motor is basically stock and got a tomei arms b7652 740 injectors 3 inch piping blotz fmic how much should i boost on this setup i wana know if i can be aroun d 300hp and if its safe or not
brndck
01-01-2012, 03:34 PM
Here what you need.
A good tune from a reliable tuner.
Get a power fc or aem or something similar.
Or at least a rom tune.
champwho
01-01-2012, 03:36 PM
i have a power fc sorry forgot to mention that
brndck
01-01-2012, 03:54 PM
then make an appointment at driftspeed, and get that shit handled.
shouldn't be a problem to hit 300hp with that turbo and injectors.
fliprayzin240sx
01-01-2012, 07:50 PM
How much you can boost will depend on the tune...
Walperstyle
01-01-2012, 08:04 PM
Yeah, someone with a dyno will help you. It will be easier if you have a stand alone. Get a Vipec if you want to do some crazy stuff.
champwho
01-02-2012, 12:13 AM
dont want anything crazy just 300hp would be good for me maybe even more cause i wanna daily it still....how much does driftspeed charge?
chineseb0i
01-02-2012, 12:43 AM
what turbo you have? T25 or T28? Usually for both turbos it's recommended you not boost more than 15 psi since the turbo doesn't run efficiently pass that point. 260 rear wheel hp is what you should be able to achieve.
KoukiDrifter240
01-02-2012, 12:52 AM
advice keep low boost and be happy u will get hungry for more but u will eventually break it happens to the best of us lol
colombianbryan
01-02-2012, 01:12 AM
with that turbo/setup you have there im certain you will hit 300whp easily with a good tune!
champwho
01-02-2012, 01:42 AM
what turbo you have? T25 or T28? Usually for both turbos it's recommended you not boost more than 15 psi since the turbo doesn't run efficiently pass that point. 260 rear wheel hp is what you should be able to achieve.
well i though that 15psi for stock turbos... i dont have a stock turbo i have a pretty decent turbo i heard my turbo can run with teh gt28 turbos so not to sure but thats what i heard and naw i dont get throttle happy but to have that much power will be great and im sure i wont step on it cause gas isnt cheap ahah
Kingtal0n
01-04-2012, 12:31 PM
The general rule is you dont go over 18psi on 93 octane pump gas with any sr20 and any turbocharger unless specific modifications have been done to eliminate this general rule.
at 18psi, with 95%VE at 7,000rpm, and an efficient turbocharger/intercooler, most SR20's will see between 370-400RWHP.
In your OEM redtop internal "shoes" I would stick to 15psi or less, probably 12psi max, to assure under 300rwhp so you don't spit a piston ring- assuming the compressor actually flows 32+lbs/min.
RyanKuly180sx
01-20-2012, 03:45 PM
well i though that 15psi for stock turbos... i dont have a stock turbo i have a pretty decent turbo i heard my turbo can run with teh gt28 turbos so not to sure but thats what i heard and naw i dont get throttle happy but to have that much power will be great and im sure i wont step on it cause gas isnt cheap ahah
My Red Top is running at 11lbs and its plenty.(Swapped in a t2871r during the swap) Still enough to get a little sideways around corners in the city...
Specs say up to 15lbs stock, but I haven't tried it..
The black tops are made with Denser Aluminum and shit, so I would only be pushing the boost passed 12psi on one of those. Especially if your mostly stock.
cotbu
01-20-2012, 03:57 PM
You ever just wanna punch someone in the face!
Anyway the sleeves are steel!
Sent from my Highly Tuned Vibrant!
champwho
01-21-2012, 07:38 PM
ok so im at 14/ or 15 psi my boost guage doesnt mark it that well.. and i have a powerfc and fc commander bc cams the 264 i believe and a tomei arms b7652 and i dont know how to adjust the boost because the wastegate isnt adjustable
Sileighty_85
01-21-2012, 07:50 PM
The black tops are made with Denser Aluminum and shit, so I would only be pushing the boost passed 12psi on one of those. Especially if your mostly stock.
What the hell are you talking about? Are you one of those kids that think Engines are rated by boost and not HP?
ok so im at 14/ or 15 psi my boost guage doesnt mark it that well.. and i have a powerfc and fc commander bc cams the 264 i believe and a tomei arms b7652 and i dont know how to adjust the boost because the wastegate isnt adjustable
Ummm a boost controller.....
champwho
01-21-2012, 08:50 PM
What the hell are you talking about? Are you one of those kids that think Engines are rated by boost and not HP?
Ummm a boost controller.....
wow now i feel dumb i new that all along sometimes i dont think straight ahah
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