2000 GU TD42T Blacktop Factory Turbo - Max Safe PSI ??

[Byte]

what is the maximum psi i can make to this motor without destroying it and accelerate wear?

i know that installing a new larger aftermarket turbo is king, but won't be happening for at least 12 -18 months...due to finance...

anyway, here is my to-do list...in the short term:

- fit 3" straight through exhaust with 3" dump pipe
- fit new / larger air intake from airbox
- install boost/egt guages and sensors
- tune and dyno after above completed

basically, i need a max psi figure in mind to aim for.


byte

[Ben-e-boy]

Temperature and torque kill a td42. As long as the tune is good there is no reason why they cant push over 30psi and upwards of 40 psi

[Byte]

thanks.

so, you don't recommend any of these mods?

byte

[Ben-e-boy]

No I do recommend them, high powered td42s can be a joy to drive

[Byte]

thanks ban-e-boy

any thing else that i have missed?

how do these engine blacktop blocks compare to the pre-1995 silver tops?

i understand there is a bit of competition between these 2 blocks for internal strength and weight, etcc??


byte

[MudRunnerTD]

As long as your mods are capable of pumping big PSI the engine will handle it. The factory turbo will see no where near that but I run mine at around 15PSI without trouble but would struggle to get much more with any real power increases. Upgrade the turbo and airbox and its a different story though.

[Byte]

thanks.

speaking of pumps - what pump is ideal for this mod?

i have the factory fitted 11mm boost compensated pump - and ask about it's limiting performance / output.

how would a DC 6 12mm injector pump make any difference ?


byte