Turbo at 1000ft

[SnoPro88]

I have been told that if u run a boosted m8 at 1000ft eventually its going to blow. But if i ran av gas and turned boost down to about 4 lbs i should be fine dont you guys think? Any opinions would be great.

 

[sledderdoc]

Turn your boost down and increase your octane.

 

[Bnorth]

More octane is never a bad idea but turning down the boost is a band-aid just add more fuel. You should have a wideband and/or egt's to help you with your tuning.

 

[SnoPro88]

Ya if i turn boost all the way down, have race fuel and watch egt's carefully i shld be fine right?

 

[Bnorth]

Ya if i turn boost all the way down, have race fuel and watch egt's carefully i shld be fine right?

Sure thing chief.

 

[catsass]

I run my M8 at 8lbs. at 1300 ft and straight av and its still in one piece. Just dont hold it wide open for very long.They gear out really quick.

 

[sledneckx69]

I run straight av gas, put on as many miles up there last year as I did down here. 8-9lbs of boost, no issues. Other than its a little harder to hold on down here! Just watch EGT's as I'm sure different turbo set ups run differently!