I'm getting ready to drop a stock B16A1 into my 90 hatchback. I'm getting a turbo kit w/ intercooler, front mount sprayer, stage 2 clutch (not that it matters for the turbo). How much PSI should I run on this motor and be safe with it? It will be a daily driver for a short time until I can get another car.

 

someone correct me if im wrong...but on a B18A1 you could potentially run 10 psi and be safe because it has a comparitavely low CR...but i could be wrong

 

but I need to know for a B16A1, Jspec 160hp/111ft/lb torque and it has a 10.1:1 CR

 

nvm

 

6-8 psi on stock internals.

 

With the B16's CR, I'd stay at 5-6 for daily driving.

 

id stick with 6 for daily driving.......dont push it cuz then ull run into problems.

 

yea I was figuring around 6.

Now what about when I get another car and I only drive my hatch on weekends and at the track? Could I crank it up to like 10 or 11 for a pass down the track?

 

not without some serious gas. with some 104 octane, that should be ok. but dont go higher than 10. its not worth blowing up that pretty little engine for 8-10 hp.