View Full Version : Help with boost setting?
|3utters
07-20-2004, 07:00 PM
Just bought Apexi AVC-R Boost controller will have installed in next
couple of weeks and was wondering what is the highest I can boost
to without risking damage to my engine. I will run on stock 6 to 7
for daily driving and have a higher setting for the weekends.
jurgs01
07-20-2004, 10:08 PM
Look through some threads. I would say between 9 and 10 psi if you get some colder plugs, but upping the boost always carries the risk of detonation. I would do the supporting mods before going any higher.
chillinmcmillan
07-21-2004, 04:10 AM
93 octance or higher for sure and you'll be fine with 10 psi
Speed Vision
07-28-2004, 02:50 PM
Since you are planning to play it safe, I would recommend 9 or 10 psi for safety. I just purchased the AVC-R myself, but I have yet to install it. But take note that, the AVC-R doesn't read in PSI. It reads in KPA or something like that. I was told that .75 on the AVC-R would represent about 9 or 10psi of boost.
I'm not completely too sure if I will ever install mine. I'm debating the sale of it, and then possibly getting the TurboXS manual boost controller. I purchased it because I thought it read in psi, and that would be great for me, because I didn't want to run a boost guage. But I have changed my mind and my decide on getting a few of the Defi D-guages.
Either way, Good luck man..
( sorry to whore your post )
orangezoom
07-28-2004, 02:53 PM
.7 is 10 psi
orangezoom
07-28-2004, 02:58 PM
The nice thing about the Apexi is the learning mode, once you do the learning mode your boost will kick in much faster then stock. Almost right away
SpoolinMsp
07-28-2004, 08:13 PM
Just got my hardpipes done last weeknend and got everything hooked up. Im around 9psi with the occasional spike to 10 on just hardpipes, 92, flash, and a filter to replace big goody airbox
Speed Vision
07-28-2004, 10:01 PM
Soo, in learning mode, the boost controller will learn the car's habit or performance. Fill me in Doo.. Thanks...
lncatch
08-03-2004, 02:44 PM
so 9 or 10 is safe to run...with cooler plugs and fmic and intake?? im getting an exhaust too, but i gotta get money 1st
boo ya speed
08-04-2004, 12:07 AM
i ran 12 psi dailey for 6 months and it was fine now im running 15 daily with a few fuel upgrades youll be fine
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