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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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Default Boost??

How much boost should I be running with a KO4? I've been having problems with something either electrical or fuel, now I'm installing a boost gauge to see what I'm getting. Anyone know where my boost should be around?
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:39 AM
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Default Ok.. Installed it, and hitting 19-20lbs.. Is this normal for my configuration? Seems like a lot

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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 07:01 AM
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You could push 26psi if you needed
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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Reliable?
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Default For reliability I would go with stock boosht and a little more maybe 17-18psi

For power you know my answer
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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Default 20psi is pretty good boost level to run

BTW what year is your car?
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