boost noobie

[tnk]

i bought a complete turbo kit with intercooler not to long ago and called the manufacture about a few questions i had. from what they told me, everything stock is good to go on the basemap of 5 psi. once i up the boost i know i'll need a walbro 255 fuel pump and rc 440 injectors. they mentioned something about spark plugs but i forgot what they said. i guess this thread is about any unforseen problems i might run into that u boost gurus went through. anything to make this install go a lot easier is much appreciated.

 

[jason_guy_yeah]

You usualy want to go 2 steps lower on the spark plugs. But, turbo on base map doesn't sound safe. I've seen engines get gernaded on 5 psi. It also depends on what car it is too. What is your HP goal? And what about a 2 or 3 bar map sensor, engine managment, resistor box (if needed)...

 

[tnk]

so lets say if my gap was .33 then i'd want .35?

the basemap doesnt sound safe seriously?

i have a 93 si with about 192k on it

my hp goals are about 200 hp and 200 torque to the wheels really, nothing crazy.

 

[FRODO]

Yo Big T you might want to mention that its a full greddy kit So you have Engine Management and that ish.

 

[tnk]

oh yea v, yes i do have the fuel controll unit with harness and connectors.

edited the original post btw

 

[Shiznit]

so lets say if my gap was .33 then i'd want .35?

the basemap doesnt sound safe seriously?

i have a 93 si with about 192k on it

my hp goals are about 200 hp and 200 torque to the wheels really, nothing crazy.

go get a compression and leak down test first, before you install anything

 

[tnk]

roger that shiznit

i was hoping evan to chime in here pretty soon.

 

[jason_guy_yeah]

so lets say if my gap was .33 then i'd want .35?

the basemap doesnt sound safe seriously?

i have a 93 si with about 192k on it

my hp goals are about 200 hp and 200 torque to the wheels really, nothing crazy.

Putting a bigger gap only delays (retards) the timming. A colder plug doesn't ignite the a/f mixer as much at a time. slowing down the burn, keeping the engine cooler.

 

[tnk]

from what i've read .028-.030 is the recommended gap. i think imma go with .030

the .33 then i'd want .35 was just and example

 

[tnk]

bump

 

[got traction]

mine are like 60 and they are plugs for a 98 gsr (my motor is d16y8)

 

[ryan89crx]

from what i've read .028-.030 is the recommended gap. i think imma go with .030

sounds about right. ive had good luck with a .030 gap

 

[majorahole]

you want to gap at .30 and go 2heat rages colder brk7e's i believe.
you don't need a fuel pump till you get up there to the point of new internals. (assuming you rock tha d-series)

 

[tnk]

im nervous but excited! i cant wait

 

[Shiznit]

i dont think you ever told us what motor you have

 

[tnk]

the z6