Why isnt vortech safe at 10 psi
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Why isnt vortech safe at 10 psi
I understand that on a high compression motor too much boost is too much heat, but heres what I dont understand:
I used to have a Maxima (vq30de) 3.0Liter version of the 350z motor.
I ran 10-11psi with no intercooler, no tuning, and just a FMU. Car ran fine, as did everyone else that ran 10-11psi. So how can we only run 8 psi safely, while the maxima can run 11psi. Compression ratio is nearly identical on both motors.
Also, is there anyway we can lower compression with a head gasket, so we can run the 2.87 pulley safely?
I used to have a Maxima (vq30de) 3.0Liter version of the 350z motor.
I ran 10-11psi with no intercooler, no tuning, and just a FMU. Car ran fine, as did everyone else that ran 10-11psi. So how can we only run 8 psi safely, while the maxima can run 11psi. Compression ratio is nearly identical on both motors.
Also, is there anyway we can lower compression with a head gasket, so we can run the 2.87 pulley safely?
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Originally Posted by sja177
I understand that on a high compression motor too much boost is too much heat, but heres what I dont understand:
I used to have a Maxima (vq30de) 3.0Liter version of the 350z motor.
I ran 10-11psi with no intercooler, no tuning, and just a FMU. Car ran fine, as did everyone else that ran 10-11psi. So how can we only run 8 psi safely, while the maxima can run 11psi. Compression ratio is nearly identical on both motors.
Also, is there anyway we can lower compression with a head gasket, so we can run the 2.87 pulley safely?
I used to have a Maxima (vq30de) 3.0Liter version of the 350z motor.
I ran 10-11psi with no intercooler, no tuning, and just a FMU. Car ran fine, as did everyone else that ran 10-11psi. So how can we only run 8 psi safely, while the maxima can run 11psi. Compression ratio is nearly identical on both motors.
Also, is there anyway we can lower compression with a head gasket, so we can run the 2.87 pulley safely?
that may explain some of what you are noticing.
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Originally Posted by PoWeRtRiP
if its a different model blower there is a difference in the actual CFM's at different boost levels. 10psi on a mitsu 14g is not nearly the same as 10psi on a mitsu 18g.
that may explain some of what you are noticing.
that may explain some of what you are noticing.
I ran at 10-11 psi for 50,000 miles before I sold the car.
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Also, FYI
It isnt uncommon for the maxima guys to run 400whp stock block, some are running 500whp I believe
Check this out:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t363006.html
It isnt uncommon for the maxima guys to run 400whp stock block, some are running 500whp I believe
Check this out:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t363006.html
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Originally Posted by PoWeRtRiP
if its a different model blower there is a difference in the actual CFM's at different boost levels. 10psi on a mitsu 14g is not nearly the same as 10psi on a mitsu 18g.
that may explain some of what you are noticing.
that may explain some of what you are noticing.
PSI is an abritrary number that can confuse a lot of people. Its the volume of air that the unit produces, not the PSI amount. Thats why you see the TN kit putting out close to 10psi while the JWT kit produces about 7psi; and the JWT kit making about 30-50 more HP depending on the additional mods.
Its like comparing apples and oranges...
Thanks,
Nick
Performance Motorsport, NY
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Originally Posted by Nizmo1180
Yes, this man is correct....
PSI is an abritrary number that can confuse a lot of people. Its the volume of air that the unit produces, not the PSI amount. Thats why you see the TN kit putting out close to 10psi while the JWT kit produces about 7psi; and the JWT kit making about 30-50 more HP depending on the additional mods.
Its like comparing apples and oranges...
Thanks,
Nick
Performance Motorsport, NY
PSI is an abritrary number that can confuse a lot of people. Its the volume of air that the unit produces, not the PSI amount. Thats why you see the TN kit putting out close to 10psi while the JWT kit produces about 7psi; and the JWT kit making about 30-50 more HP depending on the additional mods.
Its like comparing apples and oranges...
Thanks,
Nick
Performance Motorsport, NY
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Originally Posted by sja177
Im pretty sure its the same blower, its a vortech V2, heres a pic of the kit:
http://ww.maxima.org/printthread.php?t=373807
http://ww.maxima.org/printthread.php?t=373807
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