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Old 06-05-2007, 06:51 PM
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hi guys, my 4x4 saff is running a stage 1, 280bhp how much boost should it be running roughly, im boosting 13psi but its holding 12psi is that about right? as the guy i bought it off said he turned the boost down when he was travelling down the motorway to bring me the car. thanks in advance.
Old 06-05-2007, 06:55 PM
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usually 1 bar so 15psi
Old 06-05-2007, 06:56 PM
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14/15 psi.
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Old 06-05-2007, 06:57 PM
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is that normall for stage 1 or is it best just to get it set up on the rollers?
Old 06-05-2007, 06:59 PM
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normal is about 1 bar like they say.

i'd get it checked out regardless...for the sake of £100 odd quid you'd be daft not to make sure it's running right
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cheeRS guys
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if the car was known to be running properly, why on earth would they turn the boost down to drive it down the m/way?

something fihy from that comment, so i'd DEFFO get it checked over!
Old 06-05-2007, 08:24 PM
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Get it checked out. Mine drives so much better since I had mine done. As stated for the sake of £150 its worth it for the peace of mind.
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£100/£150 just get a fuelling check 20 minutes cost you at most 1 hours labour rate, mine charged me £20, they will set boost so you have correct AFR which is the important thing.
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obviously a very comprehensive setup for 20quid
Old 07-05-2007, 12:53 PM
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it depends on the chip to what boost..... defo get it checked out !
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It takes minutes to do a power run to see AFR.
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