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hunting69 · 06-28-2005, 08:22 PM

ok first off i have searched for answers but not really gettin them. 1. does 1st and 2nd gear with my mods does boost only engage in high rpms.2. and if someone can help me with tellin mje exactly what i have on my car i know most of it but somethings not real clear on and just genral care tips as in do i need catch can and turbo timer any help welcome live in nc wilson

spikethecowboy · 06-29-2005, 07:08 AM

So do you not know what mods you have?? The stock turbo does spool up around 2700 rpm's, that is normal. With some pipe work, it could spool faster. And I would highly recommend a turbo timer.

hunting69 · 06-29-2005, 02:50 PM

yeah my mods are stage 2 w/o toys,180 thermostat,3 inch hi flow cat k&n filter,manual boost gauge, and just wondering if you have to press gas harder togo to boost in first gear and how do you turn the manual boost gauge and know where your boost is set its a morroso gauge andf has arrows for boost up and boost down just some general advice on getting turbo to spool faster and general care

eVilcreations · 06-29-2005, 02:56 PM

I'm in Goldsboro.....as far as I know...the only way to get your turbo to spool faster is just what the other guy said....PIPE WORK....

Not sure about that moroso boost gauge/controller thing you're talkin about.

Catch can is recommended, but not required....

Turbo Timer is HIGHLY recommended, but is just a convenience so you don't have to sit and wait to shut the car off.

Josh

hunting69 · 06-29-2005, 05:15 PM

well def if youre in goldsboro we should cruise one day or i can come to g boro so you can check it out maybe find something im not doing

hunting69 · 06-29-2005, 05:53 PM

oh and by the way its a turbo smart boost controller -manual my main thing im wondering is the psi supposed to hold at high psi or go to 18 or 15 then drop

RICE_EATER · 06-29-2005, 09:39 PM

Actually, a turbo timer is not highly recommended. As a matter of fact, its not recommended at all. Spend your money on something useful that will make your car perform better.

RICE_EATER · 06-29-2005, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hunting69

oh and by the way its a turbo smart boost controller -manual my main thing im wondering is the psi supposed to hold at high psi or go to 18 or 15 then drop

Yes, your boost should drop some the closer it gets to redline.

spikethecowboy · 06-30-2005, 07:18 AM

Also know this. I have yet to see a good boost controller that will hold the adjusted PSI. Remember with these cars the boost is controlled by the PCM, so you can set a good spike boost, but after that the pcm is contolling it. Also, double check and make sure you have a good fuel pump. You dont want to start playing with your boost and get the car running to rich or to lean. You can drop the gas tank in all of 15 mins. And yea, I would HIGHLY recc a turbo timer. I have already screwed one turbo up by shutting the car off to soon, but like they said. It is more of a convience then a true "mod".