how many lbs. of boost is safe?

SeaBiscuit94 · August 23rd, 2010, 06:17 PM

im gonna purchase a boost brothers turbo kit and pretty much run stock internals. how many pounds of boost can i safely run without giving the motor too much of a strain?

AdderMk2 · August 23rd, 2010, 08:07 PM

depends on the tune, and what supporting mods you do along with the kit.

SeaBiscuit94 · August 23rd, 2010, 09:44 PM

what kind of tune would be good for it? i prob sound stupid but when it comes to mustangs i dont know alot. i know almost anything about a honda and how to fix it and everything but new at the mustang stuff. so what stuff would you recomend as far as tuning and other mods to go along with the turbo kit

AdderMk2 · August 23rd, 2010, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by SeaBiscuit94

i know almost anything about a honda and how to fix it

try not to admit that.... ever.

when the car is finished, bring it to an experienced dyno tuning shop.

wildhorse95 · August 31st, 2010, 01:16 AM

i too sadly was a lost little honda boy at one time so dont feel bad.

but depending on how old your engine is and how hard you drive it but around 5-7psi is safe. i have a friend who has a 1997 camaro Z/28 he also put a turbo on it and he has 150,000 miles on it and he didnt rebuild it. the only problem he has is keepin rear tires on it

wildhorse95 · August 31st, 2010, 01:21 AM

also keep in mind u have a T5 tranny and that tranny is prolly gonna give out before the engine will

those T5's unrebuilt are only rated for 277 ft.lbs. of torque brand new.

honestly unless your hardcore drag racing, you would really enjoy a supercharger better
they arent as hard on your engine at 8.5-9 psi and you have torque rite off the bottom end which you dont get from a turbo. plus they are a lot cheaper and wont run your engine into an early grave!

roast&toastEM · August 31st, 2010, 09:46 PM

13 psi usually means u double ur power. so however much u feel safe with

96StAnG5.0 · September 1st, 2010, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by wildhorse95

also keep in mind u have a T5 tranny and that tranny is prolly gonna give out before the engine will

those T5's unrebuilt are only rated for 277 ft.lbs. of torque brand new.

honestly unless your hardcore drag racing, you would really enjoy a supercharger better
they arent as hard on your engine at 8.5-9 psi and you have torque rite off the bottom end which you dont get from a turbo. plus they are a lot cheaper and wont run your engine into an early grave!

How is that if the 5.0 STOCK comes with 280 pounds of tq?

jessemachone · September 1st, 2010, 05:56 AM

misinformation at it's best.

superchargers put more of a load on the engine simply because the engine is going to try and break the snout off of the crank because of the load put on it by the s/c.

boost is boost either way you cut it. too much pressure and you're askin for it on an engine that isn't properly prepped for it..

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August 23rd, 2010, 09:44 PM	#3
SeaBiscuit94 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jonesborough, TN Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kind of tune would be good for it? i prob sound stupid but when it comes to mustangs i dont know alot. i know almost anything about a honda and how to fix it and everything but new at the mustang stuff. so what stuff would you recomend as far as tuning and other mods to go along with the turbo kit __________________ Silly RICERS useless wings are for PENGUINS

August 31st, 2010, 01:16 AM	#5
wildhorse95 Newbie 1995 Mustang GT N\A Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mt Holly North Carolina Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	i too sadly was a lost little honda boy at one time so dont feel bad. but depending on how old your engine is and how hard you drive it but around 5-7psi is safe. i have a friend who has a 1997 camaro Z/28 he also put a turbo on it and he has 150,000 miles on it and he didnt rebuild it. the only problem he has is keepin rear tires on it __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 2002 Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark

August 31st, 2010, 01:21 AM	#6
wildhorse95 Newbie 1995 Mustang GT N\A Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mt Holly North Carolina Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	also keep in mind u have a T5 tranny and that tranny is prolly gonna give out before the engine will those T5's unrebuilt are only rated for 277 ft.lbs. of torque brand new. honestly unless your hardcore drag racing, you would really enjoy a supercharger better they arent as hard on your engine at 8.5-9 psi and you have torque rite off the bottom end which you dont get from a turbo. plus they are a lot cheaper and wont run your engine into an early grave! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 2002 Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark

August 31st, 2010, 09:46 PM	#7
roast&toastEM Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln, Ne Posts: 288 iTrader: 2 reviews	13 psi usually means u double ur power. so however much u feel safe with __________________ 1994 Mustang 5.0

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