miatamad

As per my other post the turbo (ex KFJ) is in and running. I started a low boost until I was sure that there was no knock etc before winding it up slowly.

I started with at 5psi - you could feel the difference - although to be honest, whilst happy to have the additional power I was a bit underwelmed. I guess I had higher hopes.

So I would it up to 8PSI - bl00dy hell - its like a hammer in the face. The difference is like night and day. ...... and I like it ..... I like it a lot!

I still have the fuel tuning to go - so I know that there is a lot more power at the same PSI rating. A new clutch is going in very soon (1.8 size with a lightened flywheel) and then Ill run her up to 12 PSI.

This thing is going to be a monster.

C

Braineack

iTrader: (62)

so you went from 150-160rwhp to 170-180rwhp, just wait.....

with your setup (judging by sig), I wouldn't run less than 220rwhp!

miatamad

Yeah - me either - I cannot wait.

Just taking it slow to start....

samnavy

iTrader: (7)

With the full Link setup, just call Keith at FM and get him to send you a 12psi map. With the WB, knock sensor, and EBC, you shouldn't have to do anything except drive it.
At 8psi, the stock clutch is going to be gone in a matter of days.... then just dial up 12psi and lay the hammer down! The Link does everything else.

F20turbo

yeah, you went from like 150rwhp to 180rwhp. Feels good, but soon it will seem slow to you.

VRTSid

Im stoked for you. My turbo project got put on hold for a few months, but this post is making me excited again!

tabs604

I agree...feels slower now...need more power..

Snowsurfer03

HAHA. Been there I know.

Go beat up some muscle cars, only then will you realize how fast she actually is!

miatamad

So much for the boost - Looks like I have a boost leak (bummer!!!!) - its really slow to spool up (GT2554R) now only getting 1-2 PSI upto 4krpm then upto 8PSI 5.5k and over. I'm running a manual boost controller at the moment.

I want more.

Its actually worse to have had boost and lost than never to had boost.

Pitlab77

iTrader: (3)

thats why I would drive at 6 psi on my EBC and would only use the joy button (setting 2 at 12psi) when I wanted some fun

F20turbo

I just run as much boost as possible all the time.