Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Blow Out

[Lesli]

I am hoping to add a larger turbo and injectors in the next six month after my new fueling system. Will I have issues with blowing head gaskets, or any other gaskets? I plan to do a lot of towing, And maybe bring it to the track once a year just to see if there is any improvment after added bombs. I will be upgrading the intercooler boots and clamps. I already have a bombed transmission.

 

[SConklin]

Well, that completely depends on what kind of turbo you plan on running, and what you have it wastegated to (if applicable)... Just keep it under about 50-55psi, and you should be okay with a stock gasket, although that is not a hard and fast rule... just a general one. Some can stand more, some less. Other conditions can make it blow at a lower psi too, but most let go around 50-55. There are ways to make that number much higher though... just depends on how much work you want to do, and how much money you want to spend.



Skyler