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Old 12-21-2002, 10:54 AM   #1
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Default Max Boost & HP on Stock WRX Tubro

So, i know that the stock turbo has a maximum boost of 14-15 psi, pumping about out 227hp.

If one were to keep the same turbo setup, what is the max boost allowable (safe) by use of a boost controller? And the approximate corresponding HP?
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Old 12-21-2002, 02:40 PM   #2
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Where did you get this 14-15psi stuff from?

I thought it was 13.5 stock

most people set it at 15.5psi for best results
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Old 12-21-2002, 04:29 PM   #3
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14.5 is stock psi i had thought?
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Old 12-21-2002, 05:13 PM   #4
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Everyone is getting different boost. Some people get 13.5, some are getting 15psi. I got spiking to 15.5 and it would settle on 14.8. Most people agree that the stock turbo runs out of steam around 16-17psi. I have my mbc set to 16.5psi. I see less spiking than with my fbc. Do a search and you'll see that some people think it's bad to run anything higher than15-15.5psi. Read their posts, then learn how to read your boost guage to find out what is dangerous and what's not, then decide if you want to go run higher boost.
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Old 12-21-2002, 06:19 PM   #5
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It really depends on your location. People at sea level can see higher boosts. I have seen upwards of 14.7 psi (.1MPa) on cold, dry days, and I'm at 300ft, I think (whatever Dallas is). Naturally, people in higher elevations can't see as high a number, so your mileage may vary when it comes to boost.
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