Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Originally Posted by dave_y
i recently had my car setup, i have magnex k+n kent cvh35 @ 15psi and made 175bhp 191lb/ft
gonna get a FMIC soon as has been said its too much boost for standard IC.
That is too much boost. The car would probably make more power if you dropped the boost to 12-13psi.
Lower ACT's will keep the ignition off Retard.
Once you have a decent FMIC (such as GRS), then the boost can be wound up to 18psi (maybe more) with a proper set-up. That also depends on the condition of the engine/turbo.
originally i was just gonna go for 10psi which made 155bhp-ish but they persuaded me to have a chip for an extra £200 which then went on to make those figures.
im thinking of getting a Pro Alloy cooler as AFAIK the GRS involves front bumper cuttage which i dont really fancy.
after this i think i may have it setup for 18psi. my engine is healthy enough but its a standard turbo (1yr old) and i dont wanna kill it really. as has been said i should be good for near 200bhp after this.