It's not the boost so much as how you drive it. With gas prices being what they are I rarely take it past 3000rpms these days. Full spool is 2700rpms and that's around 180wtq right there.

So put on a small turbo, with quick spool, pushing 9psi or so and an easy 200whp and just don't thrash it much and it will last. The engine at least, yeah the tranny is another story. But go for it, show us how much the stock ATX can take.

2000 Rio Red I4 Cougar 200whp & 210wtq at 9psi 254whp & 276wtq with NX 35shot WRX TD04 Turbo, Cut Short Shifter, Strut Tower Bar, 17" ZN Wheels, Roush Springs, Starion Intercooler, NX 35 shot, HKS SS BOV, Full 3" exhaust,StreetFlight Chip