i keep getting PM requesting this info so here you guys go......
Quote: Originally Posted by ptperformance
This post will be used for tuning advice.
Brake in procedure for the SS turbo and manifold.
3 heat cycles for the manifold to "set" the ceramic (do not jump on it or get on the dyno right away). The turbo will need at least 3 heat cycles to make sure that all the cooling and oil pockets have ran free of the turbo and motor. The cooling has been some what of an issue so make 100% sure that all the air is out of the system before you go around boosting the turbo (it will last much longer).
PTP break in for your SS turbo.
Welcome to adding more power to your car. We have included a break in procedure for the SS turbo so it will have a long and happy life.
First remove old turbo and clean all the lines and surrounding area from dirt and debris. This step is very important since any little spec of dirt or sand can damage your turbo bearings.
Now the install has to be free of any damage to the exhaust wheel so be very careful when you install it into the manifold. Its very easy to chip a wheel or bend the shaft if you hit the wall of the exhaust manifold during the install. Now don’t forget the silver spacer/washer that came off your stock unit. That spacer keeps the turbo sealed to the exhaust manifold as well as keeping the exhaust wheel from hitting the inside of the manifold/scroll area.
Start up: this is where a lot of people mess up. You have to make sure that there is oil going to the turbo before starting the car. Procedures is,
1. make sure all lines are tight and leak free
2. check oil and coolant levels
3. un-hook coil connector (no spark to plugs)
4. now crank the car over for 5 seconds for 3 intervals
5. check for leaks
6. crank car over for 10 seconds for 2 intervals
7. check for leak
8. hook up coil
9. have someone hold then end of the compressor wheel (at the tip not the wheel it self) to keep it from turning. Do not use a socket on the nut, on the end of the compressor wheel. If that nut moves the warranty will be voided.
10. start car and hold compressor wheel for 15 seconds while the system primes. DO NOT FOR ANY REASON REV THE MOTOR!!!
11. release the compressor wheel and let the car run for 2 minutes
12. shut down car and check for leaks
13. time to go drive it, start car and take 5 mile no boost trip. Head home and check for leaks
14. after all leak checks have been done its time to start the 3 heat cycles
15. drive it 3 heat cycles (full hot to full cool on the temp gauge) before full boost applications. Some light boosting is ok during this time but WOT speed runs could create a problem with the turbo.
Now your ready to start boosting. We have ran the SS turbo to 32 PSI so far by following these directions and the turbo continues to perform flawless. Make sure that you have fuel and are boost leak checked to the boost levels you plan on running and you will be very happy with the power and life of the turbo. Thanks.
In order to run the SS turbo you must have some very important things (to get the most out of it), they are.
Aftermarket WGA, we have 5 or 6 stage 2 cars running the SS turbo with stg 2 WGA and it seem that installing the aftermarket WGA and getting it off stock boost controll will add anywhere from 10 to 30 HP. Deffinitly a must do if you want the power out of the SS turbo.
Piggy back, this is almost a nessesity since the SS turbo has a different boost curve and delivers more air up top as well as boost you will need to tune it different then the stock turbo. You will also need a WB to monitor your AFR's for tuning with the piggy back.
Fuel, this is kind of a no brainer but I dont want you all to think that stage 2 will provide you with enough fuel. We ran a stg 2 car of of fuel at 22 psi of boost so it looks like WI or W/A injection may be nessasary to keep knock and add that little bit of protection if you are going to be running stg 2 injectors and higher boost. Stage 1 will most certainly run out of fuel so upgrading the injectors or going to a rising rate fuel system will be nessasary if you are running higher boost then stock stage 1.
Now a good way to read knock and or timing will get you your best tune, so get a gauge that reads them or a scan tool that can do the same thing.
More will be added as we get the tuning done on the SS turbo.
PTP: Break in info for your SST.
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