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Cryswht93N/A 07-02-2010 10:56 PM

Shanghai-S Turbo System
 
I recently put a deposit for a Shanghai-S Turbo System, im now waiting for it to get delivered. I replaced fuel filter, plugs, wires, the car is up to date on all the maintenance. Is there anything else i need to change the care has 146k on it? I have new ACT clutch as well i'm waiting to see if the stock clutch will go before i replace i'm guessing will be soon. Does anyone run open wastegate dump?

flounder 07-02-2010 11:22 PM

You probably won't see it until mid august and then it will be missing pieces.:facepalm:

What kind of fuel management you got? Oh, and start running the good gas now.

ModZZilla 07-02-2010 11:25 PM

open waste dump
 
I do, but it's loud and the fumes find their way to the cab. Check your compression and leak down while your waiting. Thats a lot of miles.

Cryswht93N/A 07-03-2010 03:22 AM

Mid August?! He told me 2-4 weeks

NA6C-Guy 07-03-2010 04:15 AM


Originally Posted by Cryswht93N/A (Post 596860)
Mid August?! He told me 2-4 weeks

From pretty much EVERYTHING I have seen, you can at least multiply that very optimistic estimate by 3 or 4 times as much. Mid August is only 5-6 weeks away, I say more like September-ish, maybe October. At least prepare yourself for 8 weeks, just to not get your hopes up.

flounder 07-03-2010 12:46 PM

:x:

dustinb 07-03-2010 03:31 PM

I'd suggest buying megasquirt or AEM and tune it on a stockish car before turbo. Probably one of the best things you can do.

miatacross 07-03-2010 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by dustinb (Post 596972)
I'd suggest buying megasquirt or AEM and tune it on a stockish car before turbo. Probably one of the best things you can do.

This!

chicksdigmiatas 07-03-2010 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by flounder (Post 596817)
You probably won't see it until mid august and then it will be missing pieces.:facepalm:

What kind of fuel management you got? Oh, and start running the good gas now.

It took them a little while, but the wait was worth it. They were more than helpful when I failed to mention i had a 99 block. They gave me new parts at no charge for my mistake. I would get a megasquirt if it is in your budget. When i ordered mine, i just got the megasquirt instead of the fpr, and it was only like 579 more. You might try to find a used ic kit or piece one together too while your waiting.

Fireindc 07-03-2010 05:41 PM

Honestly if the motor runs good, I wouldn't worry about the 146k miles on it.


Otoh if you want that motor to last very long, get MS.

Cryswht93N/A 07-03-2010 05:54 PM

The motor runs strong has good compression across the board, and consumes no oil. I think it should be fine, i have a ms1 for em, i only plan to run 8 psi for now haha. I was thinking of fabing a ebay i/c set up in the mean time....

buffon01 07-03-2010 05:56 PM


Originally Posted by Cryswht93N/A (Post 596815)
I recently put a deposit for a Shanghai-S Turbo System, im now waiting for it to get delivered. I replaced fuel filter, plugs, wires, the car is up to date on all the maintenance. Is there anything else i need to change the care has 146k on it? I have new ACT clutch as well i'm waiting to see if the stock clutch will go before i replace i'm guessing will be soon. Does anyone run open wastegate dump?

Water pump and timing belt. Unless you're sure that was done already

chicksdigmiatas 07-03-2010 09:35 PM


Originally Posted by buffoon01 (Post 597021)
Water pump and timing belt. Unless you're sure that was done already

I did that before i turboe'ed mine, even though my timing belt was 120k old.

flounder 07-03-2010 09:56 PM


Originally Posted by chicksdigmiatas (Post 597013)
It took them a little while, but the wait was worth it. They were more than helpful when I failed to mention i had a 99 block. They gave me new parts at no charge for my mistake.

I hope so, i'm still waiting for some parts (actuator and a bracket) and I ordered in early may. I was able to get everything else done, now i'm just waiting to slap on that actuator and make some hp. So for now, my baby sits......

-F

chicksdigmiatas 07-04-2010 04:13 AM

It was easier since i was local too.

Stephanie Turner 07-07-2010 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by flounder (Post 597084)
I hope so, i'm still waiting for some parts (actuator and a bracket) and I ordered in early may. I was able to get everything else done, now i'm just waiting to slap on that actuator and make some hp. So for now, my baby sits......

-F

You can still drive the car out of boost. It will operate in a normal manner, just no boost. I am sorry the actuator is not here. It was ordered the 1st of June. I am still waiting. Had I known that the actuator would be on back order this long, I would have ordered it sooner. However, I had no way of predicting this. Normally ATP stocks these actuators and it has never been a problem before. Again, I apologize for the delay. I have been harassing ATP daily for news. When I know something, I will be in touch.
Stephanie

Stephanie Turner 07-07-2010 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by flounder (Post 597084)
I hope so, i'm still waiting for some parts (actuator and a bracket) and I ordered in early may. I was able to get everything else done, now i'm just waiting to slap on that actuator and make some hp. So for now, my baby sits......

-F

The deposit for your system ran on 5/17/10. You system shipped on 6/14/10, wrong tubes for bypass valve not withstanding (which were shipped to you the following week). Explain to me where you ordered in early may and have been waiting forever and a day?

The OP orders his system the end of June and you suggest the middle of August. Based on your 4 week lead time? And non standard parts? Call me crazy, but I just don't see the connection here.
Stephanie

southernmx5 07-07-2010 04:17 PM


Originally Posted by dustinb (Post 596972)
I'd suggest buying megasquirt or AEM and tune it on a stockish car before turbo. Probably one of the best things you can do.

I've been running the shanghai s on my 92 for about a year now, and I highly recommend ditching the fmu for ms or any standalone ecu. Also, you won't need to change the clutch until you go above 5-6 psi.

Good luck

Cryswht93N/A 07-08-2010 06:41 PM

Im doign a 60k service on my care before i install the turbo kit, also on ACT pp and a exedy disk to install as well. Im getting excited to finally boost this thing!!!!

Stephanie Turner 07-09-2010 04:17 PM

I don't know if a fuel filter is a part of that list. But if not, you might want to do it too. :)
Stephanie


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