So it's Sunday right now and my last box for my turbo kit comes in tomorrow. I will start removing some major parts in the morning. I was wondering if anyone has tips or tricks on installing the kit? The instructions on the disc doesn't really tell you what bags needs to be used during the installation. This is my first time installing a turbo kit. I have almost all the tools except for a timing light and Permatex sealer.

-Purchased MSPNP from a member on CR (was shipped on Friday)
-Purchased IAT sensor w/ pigtail (bought on sdaturday from DIYautotune.com)
-Purchased CXracing IC from a member on MT (shipped a week ago..)

 

Where are you? Maybe someone local can help.

 

The install is fairly straightforward. Plus they have a paper telling what every bag is. Just use a little bit of common sense and follow the directions and you'll be alright.

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

Okay..

 

Btw, the mspnp compatible with Windows7

 

Please, please, please call Microsoft customer support and ask them questions about your turbo install. And record the call. Please.

 

First make sure you put together what you can put together such as all the fittings on the turbo, have all the hose clamps on the right couplers. Do your homework before you go to bed and you'll have an easier install. Don't connect stuff you gotta screw in though for example the oil drain.

Also ensure you have a serial port on yoru laptop, if u dont have one make sure you get the appropriate cable. At last make sure you read enough to have a clue what you're doing with megasquirt. And leave the wastegate flapper door disconnected so you're not spooling.

Also read the instructions few times before attempting the install and make sure you have all the tools necessary at hand. You should know the instructions so well that you can grab a part out of a plastic bag and know exactly where it goes to.

 

Thanks, last night I organized the bags, 1-25. I'm going to read over the instructions and research more on the mspnp (btw, it came with the USB adapter) today before I start putting it together tomorrow.

 

So this came in the mail today. I have not clue what the left corner part is for.. I know its for the throttle body but I'm not sure if I will be able to use it on my car.

 

I have no clue it doesnt look like it has a butterfly on there.. it almost looks like its a dummy throttle body for a supercharger which makes no sense since it has all the extra accessories on it.

 

mm, Should I take closer pictures? Well, All I got is a camera phone.

 

That's most likely an automatic transmission throttle body for your throttle position sensor. The manual transmission 1.6 engines had a useless on/off TPS.

That's just speculation though, there's no reason to send the entire throttle body, the sensor itself bolts right on.

 

Thanks Curly,


I'll be heading to the post office in a bit to pick up my package

 

got it!!

 

So far I removed the whole air filter assembly and unbolted the headers. I'm trying to remove the bracket that holds the piping after the headers but running through some trouble. I got (1) 17 bolt off but can't get the upper one off. Any ideas? tried using a box end wrench and it's not working.

 

You come from under the car with a long *** extension on a 17mm deep socket. That and a breaker bar should get it right off.

 

Standby... let me try it out

 

It's weird. I spray the mother load of WD-40 and used a 18" extension with the 17mm socket to remove the bolt. Tried forcing it off, no budge. Used a open ended wrench for more leverage. No budge.. WTF!

 

Go buy a can of map gas.

 

You should take pictures of the install from beginning to end if possible