How much boost can the std. turbo handle???

beast14 · Jan 6, 2005

I've got forged pistons and metal headgasket..........
but i'm curious how much the stock turbo can handle..........

ashills · Jan 6, 2005

1.2-3bar should be safe

GAZ P · Jan 6, 2005

1.4-1.6bar but it wont last for long

kirko · Jan 6, 2005

mine lasted a week at 1.3 but it depends on the condition of it in the first place

a good condition turbo theoretically should cope with 1.3

Mr GTiR · Jan 7, 2005

Ran 1.2 bar for 2 years then blew the oil seal's while playing with an RS Focus (still whooped his a$$ 8) )

Odin · Jan 7, 2005

Mine ran 1.2 bar for over 2 year's and was still in good cond when i took it off

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rob

turblio · Jan 7, 2005

Mine ran 1.4bar for two years, sometimes 1.6 and it was ok when rebuilt
Frank

beast14 · Jan 7, 2005

thank a lot for the info. guys!

i think i'll run 0.7-0.8 normally and turn it up to 1.3-1.4 when i'm racing!!!