Well since fitting my boost gauge on sat, It says im running at 16psi, car has a bleed valve under bonnet, fitted by a previous owner.

Question is, I know when turning up the boost it is best to have it done and set up properly, but what about turning it down??

Can I safely just turn it down a tad without anything else having to be tinkered with??

 

Yes.

 

Thanks mate, short and sweet lol

 

 

Oh, you have met Christian before then?

 

 

Also, Tony, I don't know what you are laughing at, I might wipe that smile off your face this afternoon.

 

Turned it down 2 twists, took it for a spin and it was boosting at 8/9psi, my god it felt like id left th engine at home!!, turned it back up a twist and now its running at 12psi, still feels a hell of alot diffrent to when it was at 16, i didnt think id be able to notice it that much!!


Before anyone asks why id want to turn it down, its because i have recently bought the car, and although it has a folder full of history, there is nothing to say it has been set up correctly etc, so until i get it on the rollers and set up by a pro who confirms it can run higher boost safely, im not taking any chances, call me paranoid ha ha

 

very wise

 

Yeah good choice mate!!

 

what I found strange was its had loads engine work/mods and has a standard intercooler, thought that would been one of the first things to be changed

 

Might well be more powerful at 12psi.

 

once I change intercooler you mean?

 

No it may have been running lean at 16psi (and on std cooler you may have had a high ACT so at 12 it may be spot on and cooooler.

 

get 4x4 cooler in there at a minimum if i was you matey