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Old 06-05-2012, 12:51 AM
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Default 15 PSI on a GT2554R?
I've searched and I can't really find many people who have done it. I just bought a Megasquirt (finally) and some 460cc injectors. I want to turn up the boost from 10 PSI to 15 PSI, anyone see any problems? I'm hoping for ~230whp.
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A SR20 T25 is basically a journal bearing 2554. I have run mine at 15 psi. Do it. You should see an easy 230whp by 14 psi.
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I did. It was fun.
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You didn't just buy a MS. You bought a MS3x of DEATH and FURY!
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Death and fury MS? Run like 25 psi then...
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It is doable but you will be at the very upper end of the efficiency range of the turbo. Just watch the injector duty cycle and you should be alright.
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Originally Posted by thirdgen
Death and fury MS? Run like 25 psi then...

well 15psi is pretty much all of it with that turbo
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So then he should run "all of it".
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I've heard of wiring the wastegate open, but in your case I think you're going to need to wire it shut.

Or else pull the signal line for the actuator?
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dude, he can control boost by gear and/or speed. i mean, that's some knight rider type ----, Sun.
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Run 15. Start saving up for bigger turbo. Boost is addicting
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Originally Posted by 18psi
Run 15. Start saving up for bigger turbo. Boost is addicting

Is it crazy I'd love to downgrade to that turbo?
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Yes.
But then you have a 1.6, so you're pretty much one of "those" guys.

Just go buy a 1.8t turbo and have your diesel powerband
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Originally Posted by 18psi
But then you have a 1.6, so you're pretty much one of "those" guys.
Hey now..
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i has ***** envy.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
Is it crazy I'd love to downgrade to that turbo?
If I was to turbo my DD I would put on the exact same setup that I used to have. The one that you loved with that amazing 2554.
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would you have me drill the oil pan again?
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Originally Posted by Braineack
would you have me drill the oil pan again?
No the oil pan is still drilled from when you did it the last time.
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oh yeah! you still have that motor.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
dude, he can control boost by gear and/or speed. i mean, that's some knight rider type ----, Sun.
I'm gonna focus on getting it to run on MS first, this is gonna be a learning experience

Then I'm gonna try to get the 2-step/flat foot to work.

Thanks again Brain, I can't wait for the MS3x to arrive.
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