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Originally Posted by ddub
How much for the seal? Speaking of boost, 17-17.5psi at 4500ft is probably pretty safe. I know a person who was pushing 19psi with only exhaust. You probably understand that the more boost you pump into your engine, means the more force you are putting on you pistons and seals. So you are defenitly wearing out the engine faster with higher boost, which is why I am satisfied with 14.5 psi at 4500ft.
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It retails for $20 shipped. How about $15 and you pick it up. I live downtown reno.
Wouldn't you say that a better gauge of how much extra wear and tear the motor sees is your max power output? I mean, I never really thought that the stock turbo could put "excessive" wear and tear on the engine as long as you aren't detonating or running lean. Any upgraded turbo will push more CFM than the stocker which I think translates to more pressure on the internals. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've heard anthing over 15 psi on the stock turbo and your just blowing hot air, but that's just one person's opinion. Blowing hot air just means a less Oxygen...not necessarily more wear on the engine right?