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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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wot boost should you be running on a collins 190 chip ... my spec is pretty standard barring k/n filter and a stainlees steel lum!! the guy i bought it from reckons max 14 psi..?
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Hi, ive heard 1 bar of boost is what they use.
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Probably around 14 psi/1 bar. Check with Collins to confirm.
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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yeah think thats wot i'll do thanks guys
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Like Daz says, 14psi is about right, but it varies from metering head too. Some can fuel more, but 14psi is the sensible limit of the std intercooler.
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ok cheers guys confirmed it with collins today they said 14 psi for one of their chips is recomended
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