I've got an 87 2.2 with stock guts (freshly rebuilt stock guts) and i'm increasing the boost....alot. I would like to run 20 lbs of boost and here are all the provisions i've made to make sure i dont blow it up.
G head
9YC champion plugs
+20 injectors
2.5 inch SV with 3" exhaust
calibration set with 2 settings, 10 lbs and 20 lbs. (g valve is too risky)
stock intercooler.
3 bar map sensor
180' thermostat
is there anything else i should do before installing the cal? I've read some horror stories about people having detonation and smoking a piston or two. 2.2 pistons are stronger than 2.5 so thats good for me. The only other thing i can think of is a bigger IC. the car is a manual 520 also. any last minute warnings? I dont have an AF meter or an EGT meter, i figured the cal would take care of that. should i get one anyway?
G head
9YC champion plugs
+20 injectors
2.5 inch SV with 3" exhaust
calibration set with 2 settings, 10 lbs and 20 lbs. (g valve is too risky)
stock intercooler.
3 bar map sensor
180' thermostat
is there anything else i should do before installing the cal? I've read some horror stories about people having detonation and smoking a piston or two. 2.2 pistons are stronger than 2.5 so thats good for me. The only other thing i can think of is a bigger IC. the car is a manual 520 also. any last minute warnings? I dont have an AF meter or an EGT meter, i figured the cal would take care of that. should i get one anyway?