[Mk2] [Turbo] safe boost to run with standard internals?

[GTMatt]

i've just purchased a rev3 and the boost controller has 2 settings 1 of which is set at 0.65 bar and the second at 1.13
i was under the impression standard they ran bar so i pressume an increase of approx. 2psi is safe can anybody confirm this for me?
cheers
(sorry if this is a very newbie question, just want to start learning the cars properly)

[dantheman]

stock boost is normally about 10 psi, which would be about 0.65 bar. a stock engine should manage 1.13 bar without any issues

[RobCrezz]

i've just purchased a rev3 and the boost controller has 2 settings 1 of which is set at 0.65 bar and the second at 1.13
i was under the impression standard they ran bar so i pressume an increase of approx. 2psi is safe can anybody confirm this for me?
cheers
(sorry if this is a very newbie question, just want to start learning the cars properly)

1.2bar is the max that is normally recommended if you have an uprated Intercooler or chargecooler.

The boost you are on should be safe as they run pretty rich on boost and rev3 has a metal head gasket.

[GTMatt]

cheers for the info.

[timmomr2]

should be able to nock it up to 1.2 bar depending on your mods and what turbo your running.

[bri0905]

rev3 has a metal head gasket.

Do rev 3 cars have metal head gaskets as std?

[GTS GAV]

rev3 has a metal head gasket.

Do rev 3 cars have metal head gaskets as std?

yes buddy they do

[Tubby]

stock boost is normally about 10 psi, which would be about 0.65 bar. a stock engine should manage 1.13 bar without any issues

Is that for rev1/2's as i thought rev3's+ pull 13.9,,,14psi??

[dantheman]

well thats definitely for rev 1/2's. rev 3's had their fuel cut raised to 18psi, but i dont know if that was as a result of increasing the boost over 12psi. im a rev2 owner so ive not paid great attention to rev3+

[Tubby]

im pretty sure standard rev3's+ pull 14psi or there abouts matey

[raptor95GTS]

im pretty sure standard rev3's+ pull 14psi or there abouts matey

yep about that, have seen 15psi midrange when the ECU was very happy with things

also saw 17psi when I was running some Octance booster and bu88er me it was quick!

[timmomr2]

ive noticed a lot of people with rev 3's tend to run a steady 1 BAR with just a de cat ive forgotten whats what in psi now allthough i know 1.2 BAR is 17.5 psi and a bit over that on a rev 3 and as you said you start to hit fuel cut

[GTS GAV]

14.5 psi = 1bar

[GTMatt]

another question, i currently have an apexi induction kit, trd exhaust, and a gizzmo boost controller set at 1.13, what sort of horsepower would i be looking at (ballpark figure) and any advice as to other modifications needed to see 300+ hp
cheers

[toxo]

Cooling, either uprated intercooler or chargecooler. You shouldn't really be raising the boost much from stock without improving your cooling.

[Rev 3 Kris]

got a little td05 18g running 1.5bar on standard rev 3 internals for 3 years now

[timmomr2]

could do with removing the CAT aswell if you havent allready

[Marf]

I keep mine at 15psi, it wont be going up intentionally until I have my chargecooler on there.

That said in the cold weather a couple of weeks ago I saw 17psi in third gear and fxxk me did it go!

[Tubby]

got a little td05 18g running 1.5bar on standard rev 3 internals for 3 years now

im loving this quote fingers crossed

[Marf]

got a little td05 18g running 1.5bar on standard rev 3 internals for 3 years now

im loving this quote fingers crossed

How often is it driven?

Once in a blue moon? Daily?

How much power is it making?