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General => User Rides => Topic started by: Inspiribomb on October 15, 2007, 03:28:18 PM

Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: Inspiribomb on October 15, 2007, 03:28:18 PM
I spent Saturday installing the new header, turbo, oil lines and wastegate. Although I have a mysterious boost leak (I think its between the wastegate and header), everything is working GREAT. We took the car out for a spin, and the turbo is RIDICULOUSLY loud, even on the freeway people in other cars look to see what the noise is. As in, as loud as a semi truck. Just easing into the throttle, the turbo winds up so loud, sounds like a jet taking off. With the boost leak I can't get above 10 PSI, but up to 10 it pulls hard. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.

My exhaust consists of a 3" diameter elbow off the turbine housing, dropping down about 6", THAT'S IT.  It sounds like a John Deer at idle, sounds like a jet or semi when I get into the boost.  Heading over to my bro's tonight to pull the header and tighten down the wastegate.
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: dominator on October 15, 2007, 09:22:48 PM
Sounds like your getting mad boost creep(not good)put an exaust on there and she will run and pull much better.!!
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: Inspiribomb on October 16, 2007, 12:00:16 AM
Its not boost creep.  It turns out its an ignition issue.  One of my plug wires was not seated very well.  Still havfen't fixed it 100% but I did get 1 good hard pull out of the car and it was scary.
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: turbo88 on October 16, 2007, 12:22:16 AM
get a video of this thing from outside and inside, i want to hear that turbo SCREAM!
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: Inspiribomb on October 16, 2007, 10:59:16 AM
I have determined that I have an ignition issue.  I fixed it temporarily last night and did a pull, hit 16 PSI and backed out of it, scared the shiznit outta me, the car has never pulled nearly that hard!  I think I am going to replace all my plug wires to see if that fixes it.
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 16, 2007, 04:42:22 PM
Quote from: Inspiribomb;182794
I have determined that I have an ignition issue.  I fixed it temporarily last night and did a pull, hit 16 PSI and backed out of it, scared the shiznit outta me, the car has never pulled nearly that hard!  I think I am going to replace all my plug wires to see if that fixes it.

Wait until you're making 24psi on a cold night. Now THAT is fun. :burnout:
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: stuntmannick on October 16, 2007, 05:47:01 PM
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Post pics of your car here

we need pics!
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: daboss351 on October 16, 2007, 06:12:41 PM
His cardomain link is in his sig
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: stuntmannick on October 16, 2007, 07:26:24 PM
last time i clicked on a cardomain it tried to fill me up with spyware
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: CougarSE on October 16, 2007, 09:00:12 PM
That and some of us turn off signatures "BECAUSE ITS GOT NAWWSS" :shakehead
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: Inspiribomb on October 17, 2007, 08:13:54 AM
PIcs are forthcoming.  I apologize for the cardomain link, I have no idea what is going on with it and why it would fill you with spam.  I've never had a problem.  But as I said before, I will post some pictures soon... ;)
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: turboranger91 on October 17, 2007, 10:07:48 AM
i checked out your cardomain.... looking GOOD!  you've got a very nice car.
Title: T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header and TiAL 38mm WG Installed
Post by: Sduneman3 on October 17, 2007, 11:22:56 AM
Quote from: turboranger91;182951
i checked out your cardomain.... looking GOOD!  you've got a very nice car.


I agree.  I love your engine bay, and your rims!!
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