How much is too much Boost

**vividracing** · 10-31-2001, 09:32 AM

With a couple of small modifications you can run 16psi safely, even 17 if you are careful. I would stay at 16.

thewrx · 10-31-2001, 02:32 PM

What level of boost will the WRX motor take before detonation sneaks in? Is there a knock sensor on this thing?Im kinda old school too and does it run a fuel management unit like my mustang Procharger unit did or does it enrich its self thru the E.C.U under boost.

I'd like to turn it up to @ 16 lbs. of boost.Any suggestions????

syntrix · 11-02-2001, 08:32 AM

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Originally posted by THEWRX[br]What level of boost will the WRX motor take before detonation sneaks in?

[p]Might want to search the net for a product called the "knocklink", it will hear and display non-audible knocking.[p]Also get an EGT and a boost gauge at a minimum before turning up the boost. You want to see if things are getting too hot, or if you are boost spiking at all.[p]

omeganess · 12-02-2001, 06:32 AM

I'm running my car at 19 Psi. I hav no problem at all but I have alot of mods. If you don't belive me just check out my wrx. It's the white one on the front page. Thuan Lai

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vividracing The Real Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: www.vividracing.com Posts: 14,895	With a couple of small modifications you can run 16psi safely, even 17 if you are careful. I would stay at 16. __________________ www.vividracing.com I Know Nothing Else...

10-31-2001, 02:32 PM	#2
thewrx VR Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	What level of boost will the WRX motor take before detonation sneaks in? Is there a knock sensor on this thing?Im kinda old school too and does it run a fuel management unit like my mustang Procharger unit did or does it enrich its self thru the E.C.U under boost. I'd like to turn it up to @ 16 lbs. of boost.Any suggestions???? __________________ Mark "I'll race any Honda, Anyday!"Jordan

12-02-2001, 06:32 AM	#4
omeganess VR Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: VA Posts: 33	I'm running my car at 19 Psi. I hav no problem at all but I have alot of mods. If you don't belive me just check out my wrx. It's the white one on the front page. Thuan Lai

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