Author Topic: How much PSI without blowing the engine? (Read 2373 times)

Bojje · « **on:** July 12, 2007, 11:18:43 am »

Hello!

As the topic says I'd like to know how much boost the engine can take safely. The engine: 1,9TD.

Thanks

subsonic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2007, 01:59:46 pm »

Is your engine stock, or does it have modifications? There can be a very big difference depending on your answer.

hillfolk'r · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2007, 03:27:56 pm »

i wouldnt push more than 20-25 psi if its stock
if you put in head studs,it helps
i used to let my old 1.6td go to 40 psi with studs
its not really the boost that will "blow it up",its the amount of fuel
i used to go 40 psi with the stock 9mm inj. pump,but when i did it with the 12mm pump i installed later on ,i started popping head gaskets

somolovitch3 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2007, 07:28:46 pm »

Sounds like Brighten Torque...........

"Torque it up untill it breaks, .... Then back it off a 1/4 turn..." :roll:

After replacing all the "used a bigger hammer, becaused it didn't work anyway' stuff, back the boost down a 1/4 psi.

you will find the perfit match between your walet and your need for........"OMG...What have I done?......"

Enjoy! :twisted: