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Can anyone tell me (or point me to another thread if it's been covered) at what boost pressure the standard K14 starts to just generate hot air and not improve performance?
I don't want to be running the turbo pointlessly hard but I'm pretty sure I can convince myself that the higher the boost pressure the faster the car feels. It's currently running about 24psi on the standard top mount, boost just controlled by fuelling. Can turn it up to run higher but don't want to needlessly destroy anything if there are no real gains.
Thanks.
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14-01-2014, 01:33 PM
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On a top mount mate I would say no... around 22 psi is what I have noticed people run on here some with front mount some without.... if your still on standard rods I wouldn't want to be pushing it much more anyway unless reliabilty is not an issue...
Hope this helps
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my k14 is about 22-24psi and kicks out the power shown below in my sig, wouldn't go much higher myself, think it's about right . .
Phase 1 D-Turdo, K14@24 psi, De-cat, meaty backbox, Bosch pump, grinded LDA pin, duel air fed K&N =133.7bhp & 188ft/lbs
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Ideal, thanks. Will fit front mount before the warmer weather to keep temps down a bit but don't plan to change turbo until the rods are done now. Have probably just been reading too much on here but this is my sensible car so don't really want to break it.
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What rod shall i run with k14 turbo??
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Con rods.... Im picking one up this week as mine has gone but dont know if i would have to change the rods around
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Your picking up one what because your what has gone? Where has it gone? You dont need to change the conrods... People do because xud ones are weak. But you dont have to.
Doesnt even own a 306.
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My turbo has blown up, and picking up a k14 turbo soon, and what rods will i have to change to the hdi rods?
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Hdi rods are no sure thing either. They are a bit stronger and a bit bigger but tbh i doubt your going to have any issues, its only a K14.
Doesnt even own a 306.
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No need for any internal engine mods. Fire on your new turbo & enjoy it.
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On a lucas pump whats the reconmened boost psi i should run on the k14 with fmic?
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(04-02-2014, 12:05 AM)colzyxx Wrote: On a lucas pump whats the reconmened boost psi i should run on the k14 with fmic?
Its not that simple really, as a ballpark I'd say 20-25psi...
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Im just new to the 306 tuning trying to get advice haha, was running stnadard turbo at 19psi and now the turbo went bamg ooops!!!
