I was wondering, what is a good amount of boost to run in my truck.

1994 12V, 5 spd, 4' Exhaust turbo back, K&N Intake, No Fuel Plate, No Silencer ring. I have a boost gauge on the way. How much boost should my truck run stock.

 

My stock 95 hits 20psi.

I read here that the factory turbo makes good power up to 32psi.

Maybe a pro will chime in.

 

You won't hit more than 20 psi, if that. The ONLY way to get more boost is to add more fuel (ex. fuel plate). Even if you block the wastegate, you won't notice a difference.

Opacity is right, factory turbo can make good usable power to 32-35 psi tops. After that you risk a lot of things like premature turbo failure, hot EGTs, and possible headgasket failure.

 

actually im boosting 40 out of the stock turbo and there is quite a difference.. if u use the boost elbow (comes with some fuel plates) you can adjust it to wat ever boost you want but it doesnt mean your stock turbo is going to take it

 

Yeah but it's not good for it...

 

im running about 33 34 psi out of my stock turbo i was wondering if got a little bigger intercooler housing if i would gain a few more pounds out of it?
dont mean to steal ur post

 

its not worth it to buy and intercooler if your still gonna run a stock turbo. get an aftermarket turbo such as a BD super B or something. better mpg's lower egt's and more power. aftermarked intercoolers are more for heavily modified trucks or heavy towing trucks that need extra cool air. JMO

Jared

 

o im sorry about that i meant a bigger houssing on my turbo and make it a cheap hi brid to last as long as it can

 

thanks to all. I just installed my boos gauge today and i hit 22 psi. I am installing my orifice elbow tomorow, i wonder if it will do anything.

 

I Installed the turbo orfice tube form Xtream Diesel Performance. Best $30.00 i have ever spent, i am now geting a max boost of about 30psi