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is it okay to drive an untuned turbo at 5psi?

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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Everyone says that they do a stage zero untuned, and boost all day... but why cant you with a custom stage zero kit with a turbonetics turbo? Is it soley because the turbo is too big? IF so, what is the cut-off for the turbo being "too big" for a stage zero?
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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its the extra cfm that a larger turbo flows, i couldnt say really what the "cut off" would be but i say better safe than sorry. honestly you can run boost without tune but it IS a gamble, too many risks to take. just remember it only takes one good knock to blow your piston out of your oil pan.
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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yeah, what a mess that would be. Lol... im considering piecing together my own stage zero thats why i ask... and running <5lbs
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
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dude i've been boosted since apr 08 and i drive it everyday and it is fine. i bought my kit used and i boost everyday. just dont drive it like a d*ck. I've just been running super rich until i tune in a few weeks .
well since you bought it used it would make sense that it already has a tune on it...?

yea but i erased it by mistake. I'm just running the base map and all is good. i just get crap for mileage
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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learn from this guy:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=251339
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jwaggz82
yah i think he was boosting like 16 pound thats why his motor blew and no tune
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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^ oh thats funny. Ive been on this forum for years and if he was boosting 16lbs or anywhere near 16lbs .... with no tune - he made it to the top of the dumb list
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