tr7v8 wrote:
I did a load of research on this. Basically you can run around 5PSI on a standard engine & 7-8PSI with an intercooler. After this you'll need to be clever with management to stop detonation. At a minimum I'd do a decoke & new headgasket. As excess carbon will increase detonation.
Note the existing management doesn't have much margin for modification as standard, so you may need new management.
I'm currently rebuilding an engine to go in, so it will be in good shape.... I hope. I've already rebuilt the bottom end, so would prefer not to pull the pistions out and swap them for something else, but how's the time if it's the best route to go.
I'm trying to find out what the compression difference would be with just a top end swap with a turbo head and cam tower.
I'm planning on running an intercooler and larger injectors. As for management I'm thinking of using the Augtronic ECU from Augment automotive.