is it safe to raise the boost up if my car isn't tuned yet??

[the t3d]

i'm just curious. i was planning to install my manual boost controller and just seeing if it would be safe or not to up the boost alittle without the car being tuned. i have my SAFC2 not installed and no money to get it tuned, so i was just wondering

THANKS!

-t3d

 

[Zumtizzle]

Stock Electronics?

If so you'll hit FCO.

You'll be fine.

Does your car even run yet?

 

[Alec]

^^^^Yup, fuel cut's there to save your engine.

 

[rayall01]

I was running a little over 8 psi, and I didn't hit fuel cut until I installed my HKS Super Dragger. Even then only occasionally, at wot. Putting on my bigger FMIC after that though, really caused problems. Now I'm back to stock boost levels, until I can get some more money.

 

[the t3d]

Stock Electronics?

If so you'll hit FCO.

You'll be fine.

Does your car even run yet?

stock jdm computer. lexus afm, aem wideband

lol yes my car has been running for about a month now :evil2:
i just haven't updated my build thread in a while :nono:

-t3d

 

[Zumtizzle]

550CC injectors?

 

[the t3d]

(copied from my build thread)

here's my list of parts i can think of off the top of my head...

LPPRO intercooler piping kit
Lexus AFM
Walbro 255
RC 550s
Apexi Power intake filter
Full Cooleeze exhaust system( Downpipe-back)
SAFC 2
JT61GT Bolt on turbo
Probe Forged Pistons
Eagle Rods w/ARP bolts
ARP headstuds
ARP mainstuds
Fidanza lightened flywheel
Greddy timing belt
Spearco Rep. intercooler from DM.com
Eibach lowering springs
Kyb struts
Suspension Techniques sway bar kit
Russell SS brake lines
Greddy RS BOV
HKS manual boost controller
Apexi Turbo timer
AEM UEGO wideband kit
Aero. FPR kit
87-88 Turbo Manual ECU/harness
clear timing cover
Fully balanced rotating assembly
ACT six puck clutch kit
DM's SS clutch line
New oil/water pump
HKS 1.2 MHG
LSD
NGK spark plug wires
87-88 Clear turns
r154 rebuild kit
alittle head work
New rims and tires
ALOT of spray paint
alittle powder coating action
and all NEW gaskets and hoses

 

[Zumtizzle]

^Yea all that is relevent.

ALOT of spray paint
alittle powder coating action

That'll let you raise boost.

Yea Ted You'll be fine. You have everything to Raise boost and use the SAFC to slowly subtract fuel. (This is where you wish you bought a Wideband with Data Logging.)

Couple Notes: Make sure Base Fuel Pressure is right and you have the Line for the Fuel Pressure Regulator Attached well.

 

[Poodles]

You'll be fine, you'll be running rich still...

 

[IJ.]

Short answer NO.....

Why take the chance?

This forum is littered with dead engines I really don't get you guys sometimes..... :nono:

 

[Evilempire1.3JZ-GTE]

I am with 1J.
Not only no but hell no
Why would you even drive your car on an improper tune.

Its like driving your car on crap gas & 18psi & saying well my ecu will retard the engine or fuel cut or run on limp mode from the knock sensors nothing bad will happen.

 

[kikdurazz]

From my experience I would say no. Uped boost to 14psi on a 60-1 ct with lex afm/550's and AFPR safc before a tune. Ran on a cooler night and cracked the ringlands on #6 after a fresh rebuild.

Was a costly lesson to get it tuned before raising boost. (and yes I hit fuelcut that night when it happened)

Little patience now will save you from kicking yourself down the road for not waiting. Also save the wallet.

 

[Zumtizzle]

This forum is littered with dead engines I really don't get you guys sometimes..... :nono:

I kept thinking CT26.

Just noticed he has a 61.

 

[Poodles]

Regardless, as long as he's on stock fuel pressure and hasn't done anything with the SAFC (like a half ass tune to raise boost higher), fuel cut will still happen to save the engine.

550/lex setup is stable without a tune.

 

[tissimo]

Umm you have a wideband... why even ask the question.

And why isn't your car tuned if you have a wideband?





fail

 

[IJ.]

Regardless, as long as he's on stock fuel pressure and hasn't done anything with the SAFC (like a half ass tune to raise boost higher), fuel cut will still happen to save the engine.

550/lex setup is stable without a tune.

"incipient detonation" .... :nono:

 

[Poodles]

I doubt that as 550/lex setup is pig rich, richer than stock in fact...

 

[IJ.]

But what's the timing doing during all this?

My point is why spend xxx$$$ and XXXhours building an engine then try to increase the power before getting it tuned if there's even a minute chance of it failing?

None of these kids are big budget I'd expect them to be a little more cautious but looking around Supra sites in general that's not the case....

 

[the t3d]

Umm you have a wideband... why even ask the question.

And why isn't your car tuned if you have a wideband?





fail

umm i was just curious. i haven't done anything yet. i don't have it tuned yet, cause i'm not made of money, so stick that "fail" up your ass

-t3d

 

[OneJSupra]

It's really not that hard to tune with a safc.