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Safe boost in 04 Hilux?

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Safe boost in 04 Hilux?

Post by the r1 »

Hey all,

Can any tell me what is the highest "safest" boost i can run in a 04 3.0Ltd Hilux. Already running a DPchip and 3"exhust.

Cheers Brian
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Post by Feass »

8-10psi

Is it intercooled? If you have a top mount intercooler, its best to have a thermo fan ramming air through it!
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Post by hurricane »

i had a mate that was running 15psi or so, went really well and never stoppped, every thing on it was stock as far as i know.

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Post by the r1 »

Thanks for the info fellas ;)
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Post by ferrit »

i believe 15psi is about as hard as you can push them before the ECU hits boost cutout and goes into limp home mode.
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