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Old 25-01-2006 | 10:51 AM
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hi everyone just a quick question how do you work out 1 psi to hp if you work it out like that
well main question is my ecos is needing more boost it running L8 a1 rally chip t34 stage 3 hybrid bd14 inlet cam bd10 exh cam wrc head gaget full s/s exh group a fuel pump group a dis group a filter low comp manhal pistons fully lightend and balanced ap clutch 3 bar map air /air rs500 cooler samcos an running 24.5 psi just wanting know what power i should expected and iv been told to turn it up tp 34-35psi is this to much what are you lot running and what power should i expect from the car it only done 6k on rebulid any help pls thanks
Old 25-01-2006 | 06:02 PM
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what injectors are you using?

and do you know what compression ratio you have?
Old 26-01-2006 | 04:28 PM
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im on light blues comp is i think 7-1??????????????
Old 26-01-2006 | 05:18 PM
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roughly 5hp per 1psi raised if u can get it fuelled

!!!WARNING!!!

you say you think its got a low CR, you really need to know for sure and get it live mapped or at least setup propery - literally, acouple of 100£ will save you £1000'; if u just wind it up and it goes pop
Old 27-01-2006 | 05:11 PM
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yes i have got low comp will it be better to run water injection and then get it set up??ie rolling road or live mapping???
Old 27-01-2006 | 05:13 PM
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u cant beat live mapping as rolling road is not real conditions really...
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