DocSlowMiniPerson

then I realized I was being an ****-retentive fvcktard.

I get into boost a bit as soon as coolant temp goes to the middle of the gauge and I go WOT as soon as the oil temp gauge starts to move at all to the left.

After getting my oil analyzed by Blackstone Labs, I've learned I can get 5-6K miles (including track events) between changes without the slightest issue.

sj6sp

Wow. Makes me feel good only going to 21psi.

S40RCE:Smurf

I did those same things and yet, I still get hit in the rear with trouble

canyoncarver2

2nd

Cypher2k

pump. no point running those boost levels on smaller RS4 intercoolers though

Swank4

3rd.

Swank4

which is dependent on airflow. You'd have to run the numbers but I'm fairly certain that 24 psi in the lower rpms (3k-4k rpms) when you first spool correlates to lower shaft speed than 21 psi at redline. Therefore, I'd be less concerned with initial boost spikes than boost levels above 6k rpm (although high boost spikes can cause other problems). Refer to the K04 efficiency map for guidance.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/41738/k04-0025.jpg">

B5QShip

^^^ Winner

AudiSportB5S4

Haha yeah I know its overkill... .

AudiSportB5S4

helps me stay safe.