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Old 16-11-2008, 03:37 AM
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Hi guys, I picked up my s2 1600 rs turbo the other day and am wondering on safe boost to run on it and expected power output. The specs are as follows:

k and n filter
Front mount pace intercooler
full stainless exhaust turbo back
dumpvalve
Aftermarket ECU it has something like motortech written on it.

Im going to install a boost gauge amongst some others soon to see if it has had the boost upped but i am pretty sure it is standard.

Just wanted to know how I increase boost and how much I will be able to run daily and safely with the above specs.

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Old 16-11-2008, 06:14 AM
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I would not just turn it up as it will end in tears the fueling needs setting up to i had about 15psi running around same spec when first had my car and was running 185bhp but soon got bored of it thats when it started to get unreliable though
Old 16-11-2008, 07:38 AM
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yeah get it set up properly,fueling,timing and boost mate.and as said stick to around 200bhp 4 reliability.mines around that and now just wanna keep it clean and up to a good standard.
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