Boost as fuel screw measure?

Boost as fuel screw measure?

08-26-2006, 01:05 AM

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Jgolden

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Boost as fuel screw measure?

Does this make sense?
When I removed the lock collar from my fuel screw a while back I had to take out the screw to get the collar off. I counted the turns as I removed it but thats not too scientific.
I turned the screw a full turn past the guesstimated spot and did a test run to Myrtlebeach(Ok, so I'm retired) Max boost 15Lbs. No real egt problems.
Most of the posts I have read, show stock non-intercooled at about 15 lbs boost.
First,is it possible that all I did was get back to the original settings on the screw?
Second,I could use a little more power (ever heard that before?)for hills, and I drive by egt and boost, but I am tempted to leave well enough alone........ Is there a down side to more boost if I turn in the screw from here ?
Thanks all opinions

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