1.6l max safe psi

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1.6l max safe psi

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What is a safe boost level for a stock internals 1.6l. I want to turbo or s/c, but I'm afraid I'll blow my engine
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i've been told about 5psi for daily driving and 7-8 psi for tracks. thats what i plan on pushing whenver i get my turbo project ball rolling.

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The 1.6 has a 9:5.1 compresion like the 2.0, so i bet a 10 psi for the track and 8 psi will not hurt the engine.

My concern will be the setup. Turbo engines generate a lot of heat wich is one of the main elements of detonation. a SAFC II and other bits with the right person tunning it should do the trick.

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