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Can I run a 50 Trim on LOW boost?

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SBstar

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I am in the hunt for a new engine for my Talon (old one I found out was blown) I am also in the hunt for a new turbo (definitely has shaft play on the old one). I want to upgrade to a 50 trim but for the time being I can only afford the new/used engine and a turbo, However, would it be OK to run the 50 trim on low boost settings until I got the remaining necessary supporting mods? If so what psi would be recommended.
Current Mods
255lph fuel pump
2G ported Manifold
3 inch turboback exhaust
Manual boost controller
boost gauge
Aeromotive FPR
MSD wires/ NGK BR7ES
ACT 2600 clutch
Will have Intake along with engine and turbo Probably Dejontool 3"
Future mods
SBR FMIC
AFC/pocketlogger
660-720cc injectors (suggestions are welcome)
272 or 264 camshafts
necessary gauges
lightened flywheel
I'm probably forgetting things but it'll be a slow process getting the future mods and I wouldn't be running the car very often until I at least had the fuel and tuning mods. Please don't flame me about putting too big a turbo on before I have supporting modifications. I realize that. I'm just trying to save time and money.
 
You have a valid question bud so i wouldn't worry about being flamed.

Get your fuel, at least an S-AFC and a descent front mount then worry about a turbo. Even if it means running some cheap T25 or 14b until you get situated. If it is the way you are set on going though you can run a 50trim just fine on a near stock setup at low boost. I wouldn't recommend it though.

Trust me i have seen plenty of people in your boat and no one can stay at low boost :p

Best of luck on your build.

:rocks:
 
yes you can... but you might not make alot of power and if its internally gated it WILL boost creep.. my GT32 goes from 10 to 18-20 because thats about where its made to run at...

so yes you can i did on my car because my turbo went bad and i planned on a new motor anyways...
 
With the list you provided your preety much set, most important thing with a 50 trim is fuel and supporting mods.

The 50 trim isn't really awake until 20+ psi anyways.
 
Thanks for the replies guys. The most the car would be driven until I had the money for Fuel mods would be just down the road and back. A max of a couple miles to make sure everything was running smoothly on my new engine (used of course) Any idea what psi I would should set the boost at on a 50 trim so I could make a short run on the new engine?
(probably not even taking it over 3000-4000 rpm anyways) I'm sorry I could've made myself clearer on what kind of driving I was talking about anyways. And it wouldn't be but a couple weeks until I could buy the fuel mods at least.
 
you could probably run it at low boost for a few weeks, but please stay off the gas. it is going to creep if it is internally gated because at 10psi the turbo is NOT happy.
 
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