1bar Safe?

[lcy]

hey guys

newbie here.... tried searching.... when i need info it doesnt comes up, when i don need it, its everywhere.

i just had my car fitted with avcr+safc2. was tuned and producing 280rwhp at the moment.

avcr was set at 0.7bar and 1bar. the tuner says that there is only 8hp difference between the low n high boost.... he also added tat the high boost comes in quicker than the low boost. he says its safe to have it at 1bar.

current mods are:

pod filter

straight thru exhaust

splitfire coilpacks

FMIC....

the rest are stock.

i have read some threads stating that 1 bar(14.5psi) is the max boost the stock turbo can handle. izit safe driving on 1bar everyday??

another question: can i change the boost levels between low n high after the tune? does it affect the tuning?

[Adriano]

No, its not safe, and if it only makes 8hp extra, why risk it. The only reason that it would make such a small difference in hp is because of the lack of tunability with the safc

[lcy]

No, its not safe, and if it only makes 8hp extra, why risk it. The only reason that it would make such a small difference in hp is because of the lack of tunability with the safc

yeah i think i will set it to low boost for now....

tats y i am confused.... the mechanic who installed the avcr and the tuner says its ok to have it at 1bar everyday.....

[Levi_]

yeah i think i will set it to low boost for now....

tats y i am confused.... the mechanic who installed the avcr and the tuner says its ok to have it at 1bar everyday.....

Not all mechanics have their facts right.

[GeeTR]

8hp for 4.5psi more?? Not worth the risk, when the difference could be picked up with a diff engine oil... I cant even feel 8hp ha.

Edited February 9, 2008 by GeeTR