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Hi all..

Just wanted to know if this is normal for these engines wiith these mods...

I got 203rwkws with these mods...

Forgies. (about 8.4:1 comp)

shot peened rods

balanced parts

Hi flowed turbo... stage 3

hybrid Front mount intercooler..

Standard ECU

Exedy Heavy duty clutch

3 inch Cat back exhuast

****** Bleed valve... 9SPI.. that's right.. only 9PSI ********

Complete rebuilt engine... done about 7,000kms

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just a recon head with a slight shave to bring the comp up a bit... new lifters...

Wanted to port the head but didn't have the extra cash at the time....

I am getting an after market ECU, fuel injectors, and fuel pump soon and then want to bump up the booost a bit.. Would like a reliable 250rwkws AT LEAST.... I would eventually like 300rwkws but just creepin up there slowely.. will probably have to change the cams before that happens.... maybe the turbo as well...

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