Boosting.

Hey i was wondering if it was possible to turn your boost off so that the turbo is not running at all, I basically want to be able to boost or have the turbo running whenever im about to race or hit the tracks. Is this possible or will it the turbo always be running?

[Racing Rice]

You can turn it down so far... Why would you want to run no boost for?

Originally posted by Racing Rice
You can turn it down so far... Why would you want to run no boost for?

I want to keep my engine as long as possible...so i want to use the boost whenever i need to.

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by CivicDX


I want to keep my engine as long as possible...so i want to use the boost whenever i need to.

If your going to do that you should just get Nitrous... You engine will be fine also as you keep it maintained in good mechanical order and dont turn up the boost anymore then the car can handle, if you not getting any detenation, everything should be just as good as if you were stock.

Sorry..im still trying to do some research on turbos, but whats detenation and how do i avoid that? Thanks.

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by CivicDX
Sorry..im still trying to do some research on turbos, but whats detenation and how do i avoid that? Thanks.

Dont be sorry asking questions is how you learn, please dont be afraid to ask anything.

Detenation are caused by incorrect A/F mixtures and insufficient spark..

Heres a nice link for a great explanation of what detonation is just click here

Upgrading your Fuel components, and ignition components, and being properly tuned are the best ways to prevent it..

[thermal]

here's my advice:

TURBOS are not always "ON".......keep that in mind. normally, your engine should read vacuum. u only boost when your boost gauge reads above zero psi. u can still drive your car normally. all u have to do is shift gear before your boost gauge hits zero. accelerate slowly and shift prior to positive (pressure) reading on boost gauge.

my second advice is to set your wastegate to zero and utilize an EVC or electronic boost control. turn the knob all the way down so you're not boosting. turn it up when u want to boost.

it is very possible to drive without boosting, trust me. i have taken my car on a trip and went 90 mph with the boost gauge below zero. by accelerating slowly, your engine will have time to react on the power requirement and compensate which means, picking up the load.....hope this helps....