fwiw i run 17psi with stock motor and stock HG. runs a 3076 with highmount manifold and all the supporting mods, makes around 300 rwkw and does it reliably as hell
X amount of boost doesnt = limit of an engine (to a degree) as its certainly safer to run 16 ish psi thro a larger turbo then it is running 16 psi thro a stock turbo where its past the efficency range.
with a decent turbo/tune/supporting mods theres no real reason why you cant make 300 rwkw+ all day every day