Stock/Built Motor - Boost and Durability

[scioncrew]

guys the biggest reason of engine fails is an improper tune. no matter how well you build your motor a bad tune will kill it in a hart bet.

Anyways here my Xb

Engine: Built (bore/sleeved/rods/pistons/springs/head work/cams)
F/I: Custom turbo kit T28
Boost: 14-20
WHP: 280
Management: AEM EMS
Fuel upgrade: 632cc injectors, Walbro pump, return line, modified Perrin rail
Fuel: Pump gas (91)
Miles on Boost: ~30+k miles
Length of time: built the motor in 2007 4yrs
Driving style: It was my daily driver untill i retired it and sold it to Garm.
MISC: rev limit 7500

[turboecho2005]

Originally Posted by scioncrew

guys the biggest reason of engine fails is an improper tune. no matter how well you build your motor a bad tune will kill it in a hart bet.

You have it right on. I am 11.1:1 compression running 8.5psi but a rock solid tune. weeks it had spent on the dyno to make sure it can take the abuse every day with that compression. Turbo is a GT2871R