how much boost should i go for?
03-05-2009, 03:52 AM
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how much boost should i go for?
i'm about to get my tC tuned by CFT (central florida turbo) this weekend. And still deciding on how much i should boost with STOCK clutch. Right now i have the following installed..
Turbonetics turbo kit (complete kit)
AEM F/IC
K1 connecting rods
Cometic Head Gasket
Wisco low comp. Pistons 89mm Bore
And a custom axle back exhaust
I am wondering how much i can boost with STOCK clutch.
Turbonetics turbo kit (complete kit)
AEM F/IC
K1 connecting rods
Cometic Head Gasket
Wisco low comp. Pistons 89mm Bore
And a custom axle back exhaust
I am wondering how much i can boost with STOCK clutch.
03-05-2009, 03:54 AM
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Alot of it depends on your driving style, but i wouldnt go too much over 7-8psi untill you get in an aftermarket clutch. Even that will be hard on it if you beat on the car.
the higher you go, to quicker its gonna get shredded.
the higher you go, to quicker its gonna get shredded.
03-05-2009, 04:19 AM
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thats on you bro, im running on 8lbs of boost till my clutch, flywheel, clutch line, and motor mounts go in. at that point i MOST LIKELY will be cranking it up to 10psi to reach my goal hopefully
03-05-2009, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dave2610
im running 10 lbs on the stock clutch but i dont drive like an a hole
03-05-2009, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by turbo_tC4
Originally Posted by dave2610
270 whp 240 wtq
03-05-2009, 05:15 AM
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you should just go buy a clutch, injectors, and fuel pump. insure yourself reliable daily boosted fun witness no worries on things wearing out and such. boost safely!
with your setup i say 8-10 will be ok but get a clutch that will handle the torque.
with your setup i say 8-10 will be ok but get a clutch that will handle the torque.
03-05-2009, 01:18 PM
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boost till you get to 300whp or 300 torque! thats when my clutch went. but then again i used to beat on my car like crazy lol might as well boost high so when you clutch goes your already tuned for high boost. and dont have to get retuned.
03-05-2009, 01:32 PM
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I raped my clutch when I was putting 295 down. Any boosting in 5th gear and the clutch would just slip. I dropped the boost down to 6PSI (230-250WHP) and the clutch has been fine.
03-05-2009, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
I raped my clutch when I was putting 295 down. Any boosting in 5th gear and the clutch would just slip. I dropped the boost down to 6PSI (230-250WHP) and the clutch has been fine.