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[YLWJKT]

AJ had made a reply in an earlier topic about how he has some customers running higher boost on stock bottom ends with no issues.
It got me to thinking; I've personally owned 5 SC'd cars in the last 8 years, including a KB Jeep, several SC'd Challengers (2 Magnacharger, 1 Vortech) and a Magnacharged Camaro.
I've run 8 psi. of boost on all except the Camaro which is at 6 psi.

I guess what I'm getting at is with all of the different combos I've had I've been fortunate so far not to have had any issues.
I credit a lot of that to the tune and some rules that I follow.

Here's some of the things I do that I believe have helped my engines stay whole. Please add yours to them.

1) if my car has traction control I turn it off every start up.
Why? Because most traction controls work by pulling fuel, which can cause a lean condition.
2) I make sure I have a well designed true CAI that actually pulls cold air and not engine heated air.
3) I run one step colder plug
4) I always fill up with at least 93 octane, or if there's an Exxon nearby 94
5) I supplement the octane with Torco, always
6) I make sure to monitor my AFR, and if it's leaner than 11.4 at WOT I lift immediately
7) I typically run a race type BOV, and verify it's working (I've yet to upgrade my current Challenger)
8) I work with good tuners, and never push for more than a conservative tune: I've had great results with AJ, Ted Jannetty and KB.
9) I'm aware of extremes in temperatures and modify my driving to suit. In ther words I don't hammer down in 100 degree or 30 degree weather.
10) I never run when I'm below 1/4 tank of fuel. Too much chance of losing pressure.
What are some of your tips?

[toofart]

Have a good, rich tune.  

[Williams RT]

This could have been an epic thread a year ago

[TA340]

Buy a factory Supercharged car. Oh wait, Chrysler does not make one of those.

But seriously I think a tune is probably the most important with a good fuel system.

[Mopar408]

Oh Jesus Christ.......

 

[toofart]

This could have been an epic thread a year ago

hahahaha

[Williams RT]

hahahaha

 I've personally owned 5 SC'd cars in the last 8 years, including a KB Jeep, several SC'd Challengers (2 Magnacharger, 1 Vortech) and a Magnacharged Camaro.
 ?????? is this Rudy from Miami?

[YLWJKT]

No. I live in Houston. Why?

[Goehner]

I would like to add to this thread, but I am pretty sure my reputation speaks for itself.

[Mopar408]

 I've personally owned 5 SC'd cars in the last 8 years, including a KB Jeep, several SC'd Challengers (2 Magnacharger, 1 Vortech) and a Magnacharged Camaro.
 ?????? is this Rudy from Miami?

       

[ZMan]

Well I've logged about a whopping 80 miles on my car since the install, I credit my success to my rear view mirror dangling Italian amulet horn! My mamma never let me leave home without it.

 

 

[YLWJKT]

You need to get an ivory horn, apparently your red one isn't working well for you.

[ZMan]

You need to get an ivory horn, apparently your red one isn't working well for you.

[nd4topspd]

sitting here scratchn my head tryin to remember if I had AJ adjust my tune for 91 or 93  how much Torco do you use with your 93 tune?

[YLWJKT]

Lmao! I just spit bourbon all over my ipad.

sitting here scratchn my head tryin to remember if I had AJ adjust my tune for 91 or 93 how much Torco do you use with your 93 tune?

I put 2 cans in with every full tank. Probably overkill, but hey.

[nd4topspd]

glad I could help

[YLWJKT]

Not at you, ZMan's gif.

[ZMan]

Glad I could help.

[nd4topspd]

We only have 91 in these parts so Im all for tryn it

[us1champ]

All i have is 91 in this area also and now they are adding ethanol to it..  wonder if i should be puttin in some additive just to help