Easiest/Cheapest way to run high boost? (Fuel Wise)

[SnowBird]

Im getting an E3 16G, and Im talking 20-22 psi (stock engine). I was gonna just get the 190 and some 560's to start with. I always turned down the idea of the 255 because I didnt want to have to spend more money on a FPR and have something else to tinker with. But I see so many different setups with 255's running high boost on stock 450's that I thought i couldnt even get with 560's and the 190. When it comes down to it I want something Ill be able to learn how to tune with a SAFCII so thats why I was thinking the 190 and 560's. Any input? I was just questioning because I was starting to think itd be cheaper to get a 255 and or a N/A FPR to get high boost without switching to bigger injectors. And let me guess, its all in the tuning.

 

[pooker]

If you plan on staying with a 16g for a while the 190lpb is perfectly fine, if you want a good tuning bases with the safc anything around 550's is perfect once you get in the 650+ range is where it starts to get hard tuning with an safc.

 

[HondaStylez]

I did 25psi on 550's, 255HP, AFPR, and an SAFC.

 

[Cs4g63]

If it helps you decide my cousin was able to run in the 12's with a 190 lph pump, 660's, and a super 16g.

 

[91TSiChick]

Well it all really depends on how you like to do things when upgrading. I personally would sit and figure out what my plans are now and what future plans might come up because a certain PSI might work for you today but in a few months you might want to up it. The turbo you run now might not be what you want later so always plan for what you will want in the end. Do it right and do it once.

Might let us know what your setup wants are along with what type of power you might be looking for. You can't really go by quarter mile times because you might not have those same conditions in your area. Here where I am at a car might run 13's but go to Houston,TX only 8 hrs. away and the same car typically runs 12's and possibly 11's.

I would say the setup your wanting would be fine but you are correct that most of your performance and power will come from a good tune though.

Michelle

 

[StR8sPo0Ln]

ok if i read correctly you said your going with an E3 16g ,and you were going to run a 190. Think again, although it is possible for you to run the evo3 with the 190 you will soon come into fuel problems, because the 190 will not support the amount of power your are looking to get. Dont go with the cheap route. Buy yourself a 255 and some 550 injectors. the FPR is not expensive and for around a little more money you will have a good setup to go with.

 

[SnowBird]

Thanks everyone, I didnt state earlier that this car is a 90 awd tsi. I just rebuilt the whole motor 20 over with all mitsu stock parts. The car is a project and not a daily driver, it is totatlly gutted, I mean everything, instrument cluster is zipstrapped to the car and I went as far as taking out, well, everything. I just want to max out the 16g but be nice to the engine, thats why the 16g is all Im going to get. I was always told a 255 wasnt necessary unless one was looking for low 11's high 10's. And I forgot to state I am in Tampa, so I get the benefit of low altitude. I am going to go 10 with evo 560s and keep my SAFCII and see what the car likes. If I do go the 255, isnt the N/A FPR right around 47psi?

 

[StR8sPo0Ln]

Your talking about the the psi setting on the fpr, it is around 38.5 but, when you do set it make sure you do not have the vacume line on while adjusting.

 

[turbodsm18]

How bout you do it right the first time. By the right parts now so you have enough fuel support when you start boosting 20+ psi and you dont have to pay for a new motor cause you blew it up.

If your wanting to max out a 16g. Go with like a 255 rewired pump, Aeromotive FPR, 650cc injectors, and then your choice of fuel control (link, chip, safc).

Either way, its gonna cost you.

-Kevin-

 

[pooker]

Thanks everyone, I didnt state earlier that this car is a 90 awd tsi. I just rebuilt the whole motor 20 over with all mitsu stock parts. The car is a project and not a daily driver, it is totatlly gutted, I mean everything, instrument cluster is zipstrapped to the car and I went as far as taking out, well, everything. I just want to max out the 16g but be nice to the engine, thats why the 16g is all Im going to get. I was always told a 255 wasnt necessary unless one was looking for low 11's high 10's. And I forgot to state I am in Tampa, so I get the benefit of low altitude. I am going to go 10 with evo 560s and keep my SAFCII and see what the car likes. If I do go the 255, isnt the N/A FPR right around 47psi?

A rewired 190 has been enough for any e3 16g setup I have done.