13B T turbo psi

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It's up to you i think factory is 7psi.

Suggestion is to get it to a diesel tuner . 12-14psi up you need a intercooler etc (front is better). More than 14 you will need to look at changing fuel pump etc.

The one in this link runs 21PSI with a lot of help and some serious mods to fuel pump(14B-T), timing gear (14B-T)

http://https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/724139-13b-t-rebuild-needed.html

and everything needs to be working well if you turn up the boost. Coolant (not water) , oil, oil pump etc,

then there is this one which is close to home for you to relate to

https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-...t-bj74-tough-offroad-all-rounder-buildup.html

And you need gauges EGT (will stop you busting the engine and will show you puting the boot in at low revs does not work) , Oil Temp (shows you if oil getting low and hot), Water Temp (shows the toyoyta one is CRAP), Boost (tells you when loosing boost or going over or close to max).

When my 13B-T engine is finally running again I will docuemnt it more but here is a run down

1. 14B-T timing gear
2. 14B-T Fuel pump modified for 21psi of boost (single setting)
3. 7M-GTE turbo modified - boost start 1700rpm 20+psi by 2200rpm change up 2500rpm
4. Intercooler - mine is front mount
5. Modified intake to allow more air through.
6. Bad attitude driver
7. Now new Gauges as per above
8. A mechanic who likes and knows diesels
9. THis is not a highway queen every panel is dented from jungle adventures
10. Forgot the exhaust 3"
 
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With the standard turbo and no cooler, as long as you have a EGT guage there is no problem running 12-14psi on the stock turbo, larger exhaust helps too.

As CICAK has mentioned, most boost is no problem with an upgraded turbo. I run 20-25psi long term.
 
I have always wondered if my turbo is non standard as it has been engraved with some markings, what was your stock turbo capable of maxed out? I push 20 psi non intercooled (about to change shortly) with the fuel wound up and no problems
 
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