What PSI if im using daily?

[BlackSVTGuy]

I have a 2000 zx3 that is boosted by a stage 1 aerocharger. What psi should I run if im driving daily?

[tgnorman]

Wish I had a boosted daily....

[BlackSVTGuy]

I also have a zx5 svt, they are both great cars.

[focinite]

i think the aero set up has two boost settings its like 8 and 12........zurno would know he has/had that set up. but id run it at 8 psi cus its easier on the car.

[BlackSVTGuy]

Does this mean I should get it retuned aswell? Right now its running at 14, and can get up to 18psi lol

[ZX2_racer]

If your daily, the lower is probably the best. Just to keep it reliable, ya know?

[Steve@Tasca]

Does this mean I should get it retuned aswell? Right now its running at 14, and can get up to 18psi lol

Does it have a wideband?

It must be tuned well if you're hitting 18psi and not blowing up, makes me wonder if the bottom end has been done as well because I believe that's well above what a stock bottom end should hold.

[kjsoccerdude]

Does this mean I should get it retuned aswell? Right now its running at 14, and can get up to 18psi lol

Does it have a wideband?

It must be tuned well if you're hitting 18psi and not blowing up, makes me wonder if the bottom end has been done as well because I believe that's well above what a stock bottom end should hold.

Nothing has been done to the bottom end or at all internally. Somehow he's running 18psi without the car blowing up though.

[focinite]

how do you know how many bar? and 18 psi even on a 8:1 comp stocker is like running around with a pinless grenade and all the scissors pointy side up.

[tgnorman]

how do you know how many bar? and 18 psi even on a 8:1 comp stocker is like running around with a pinless grenade and all the scissors pointy side up.

[Steve@Tasca]

how do you know how many bar? and 18 psi even on a 8:1 comp stocker is like running around with a pinless grenade and all the scissors pointy side up.

No kidding, It doesn't matter how well it's tuned. A stock Zetec won't hold 18psi for long.

I was under the impression that 12 or so was about it.

[hafftrak]

What is the weak point, the rods or the pistons?

[focinite]

What is the weak point, the rods or the pistons?

at 18 psi..... rods,head gaskets,rings,valve seals

[tgnorman]

What is the weak point, the rods or the pistons?

at 18 psi..... rods,head gaskets,rings,valve seals

And your underwear when those fail...

[o2designs]

Is your gauge inaccurate?