how much boost can i run?

[2.3L_turbo]

does any one know how much boost i can run on a completely stock 1983 2.3L mustang gt turbo, the car has 210 thousand klicks on it. stock im running 10-12 psi. if any one knows a 100% safe boost pressure let me know

[silverstangs]

Originally Posted by 2.3L_turbo

does any one know how much boost i can run on a completely stock 1983 2.3L mustang gt turbo, the car has 210 thousand klicks on it. stock im running 10-12 psi. if any one knows a 100% safe boost pressure let me know

Wow that's impressive for a STOCK GT Turbo to have that many miles. That engine should gone thru atleast one rebuild, or mayby even two. I remember working on those all the time. Had issues with the seals for the turbo's. I can't remember how many of those I worked on had fire shooting out the exhaust....

You probally need to hook up with the SVO Club of America. and they will be able to help you out. They also have their own forum. SVOCA Forums

[2.3L_turbo]

no man it hasnt been rebiult once the guy i got it off of was the original owner he said he had never rebuilt it or had any problem with the car and he raced it around alot

[72' Stang 351 H/O]

I did research on 2.3 turbo engines because I was gonna swap one into my mazda pickup. The turbo's and manifolds were known to be unreliable above the stock boost numbers so I would get a T3 turbo and try to find a newer turbo manifold. You could just make your boost more effective with a intercooler.

[2.3L_turbo]

ah thanx for the tips man