turbo question
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So this computer will allow me to safely run a higher psi from the turbo? I was sorta aiming to run this car at 7-10 psi, but I want to do it safely. I have heard things about adding secondary injectors for high psi engines, would I have to do that if I was to add the performance computer?
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RE: turbo question
No. You won't have to run an extra injector with the perf. comp. The only time you have to run an extra injector is for boost roughly above 18lbs. The only thing that may be nessary is to upgrade the stock injectors with some 804 injectors (available from Mopar & FWD perf.). You may not have to upgrade them but it may be a good idea down the road. I didn't upgrade mine yet and I drive it every day. I do wish I would have upgraded though. You will just have to see how your car reacts to the comp and your driving habits to determine if you need to upgrade. You will definatly have to run 92 octane or better to support the extra boost, unless you can control yourself and keep your foot out of it. I use 87 octane durring the week and I try to stay out of the gas for the most part, but on the weekends I run 93-94 octane.
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No. You won't have to run an extra injector with the perf. comp. The only time you have to run an extra injector is for boost roughly above 18lbs. The only thing that may be nessary is to upgrade the stock injectors with some 804 injectors (available from Mopar & FWD perf.). You may not have to upgrade them but it may be a good idea down the road. I didn't upgrade mine yet and I drive it every day. I do wish I would have upgraded though. You will just have to see how your car reacts to the comp and your driving habits to determine if you need to upgrade. You will definatly have to run 92 octane or better to support the extra boost, unless you can control yourself and keep your foot out of it. I use 87 octane durring the week and I try to stay out of the gas for the most part, but on the weekends I run 93-94 octane.
No. You won't have to run an extra injector with the perf. comp. The only time you have to run an extra injector is for boost roughly above 18lbs. The only thing that may be nessary is to upgrade the stock injectors with some 804 injectors (available from Mopar & FWD perf.). You may not have to upgrade them but it may be a good idea down the road. I didn't upgrade mine yet and I drive it every day. I do wish I would have upgraded though. You will just have to see how your car reacts to the comp and your driving habits to determine if you need to upgrade. You will definatly have to run 92 octane or better to support the extra boost, unless you can control yourself and keep your foot out of it. I use 87 octane durring the week and I try to stay out of the gas for the most part, but on the weekends I run 93-94 octane.
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RE: turbo question
Now correct me if I am wrong anyone, but couldn't you add a sort of belt-driven suppercharger set-up for your car kind of like what is offered by RIPP http://www.rippmods.com/. They are just a belt drive suppercharger. RIPP systems are expensive as all heck, but I don't see why you couldn't set one up on your own. Just a thought.
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not only do turbos get more out of the box but a supercharger also drains something like 30 hp for ever 100 hp gain. but on the other hand it is easier and safier to supercharge a non-turbo vehicle from what i have heard. 
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