[redhorizon]

Hey guys sorry for not searching but all i got is dial up and i lose my connection every 10 min lol. so my question is would a turbo with 5psi to 8psi of boost be safe on my internals? I was also thinking about getting the f2 stage 1 boost kit cuz im not looking for big power just a little push. By the way I have an auto 2.3L with 50000 miles on it.

 

[Xenon929]

In all honesty....Just don't do it....


You can buy mine though! lol

 

[aminzer]

the engine will hold up fine to it, but i mean your always gonna want more, the auto trannys suck i have a built one for sale for 1500 if your interested, but if you dont go that route than dont do it at all

 

[rickfogle]

Hey Zenon, I thought you sold your car already? I'd sell my soul, if I had one left (sold it to get my HKS) to get aminzer's built ATX.

 

[Xenon929]

lol... nope. Don't know why to tell you the truth. But....

 

[ekanddsm]

8psi is safe just dont over rev it.

And the stage 1 drives very nice. Not to much wheel spin on a stock trans.
Very street friendly.

Makes good torque, doesnt require a downshift to pass people.

 

[Xenon929]

There is no "safe" psi ... and 8 is pushing it on an auto tranny. But, really...what do I know. Good luck with the build.

p.s. Hope you have a good chunk of spare change in the bank and a second car. ;-) You'll need both at one point or another I promise.

 

[ekanddsm]

Zenon is right I would buy a spare trans and build it just so you dont make any surprises :wink:
A second car is always a good idea when modded.

But 29 psi isnt a very good idea for a daily driver. Unless you like the element of surprise.:wink:

8 psi on one turbo is not the same as 8 psi on another

 

[Xenon929]

I run 15-16 daily. 29psi with vp 116 and only a few times.

 

[*txmica3*]

[quote author=Xenon929 link=topic=139790.msg3014004#msg3014004 date=1237910520]
There is no "safe" psi ... and 8 is pushing it on an auto tranny. But, really...what do I know. Good luck with the build.

p.s. Hope you have a good chunk of spare change in the bank and a second car. ;-) You'll need both at one point or another I promise.
[/quote]

listen to this man :lol: the extra car is better than not, i had to go almost 6 months without mine while doing the build.

 

[redhorizon]

i just want something like 5 psi just to feel a little more of a push and i dont plan on pushing to redline, ill probably just shift at 6000 rpms just to be safe.

 

[redhorizon]

Id be happy with just 200 whp

 

[lucaspl88]

[quote author=*txmica3* link=topic=139790.msg3014590#msg3014590 date=1237925868]
[quote author=Xenon929 link=topic=139790.msg3014004#msg3014004 date=1237910520]
There is no "safe" psi ... and 8 is pushing it on an auto tranny. But, really...what do I know. Good luck with the build.

p.s. Hope you have a good chunk of spare change in the bank and a second car. ;-) You'll need both at one point or another I promise.
[/quote]

listen to this man :lol: the extra car is better than not, i had to go almost 6 months without mine while doing the build.
[/quote]
have a 2nd car and a nice chunk of money put away for emergencies.. since they will happen

 

[Xenon929]

[quote author=redhorizon link=topic=139790.msg3045358#msg3045358 date=1239140753]
Id be happy with just 200 whp
[/quote]
LAMO.... no disrespect... come back to this post 2 months after you finish this build. You'll get it then.

 

[*txmica3*]

[quote author=Xenon929 link=topic=139790.msg3045517#msg3045517 date=1239146907]
[quote author=redhorizon link=topic=139790.msg3045358#msg3045358 date=1239140753]
Id be happy with just 200 whp
[/quote]
LAMO.... no disrespect... come back to this post 2 months after you finish this build. You'll get it then.
[/quote]

:Hi5:

 

[redhorizon]

listen guys im not a newb when it comes to cars i know how to turn a wrench im just not familiar with how much the internals can take on our car as to this is the first import ive owned.

 

[ekanddsm]

you would be happy with 200 and then you would get walked on by a car then you would want more. You always want more dont kid yourself.
I have a 360 hp dsm and I still want more from it.
Just prep yourself to want more. And the motors can hold around 250 to 280 with a good tune, but the trans is a much different story.

 

[lucaspl88]

be ready to build 3rd and 4th gear (either hiboost or billet gears) they arent cheap !!!
also clutch !! since stock one will have a hard time keeping 200 with aggressive driving

 

[Xenon929]

No one is saying you're a noob, all I'm saying is you're in for a huge surprise or disappointment when you get to 200whp+-. This is worst than crack! Is all I'm saying. Buy my car and be done! lol

 

[3driverPa]

HAHA my cars not even done yet and i want more! 400whp here i come!