Can I please get some help on ID'ing some mods (56K beware)
that is a greddy cat back exhaust that stirred up a some crap with on another forum when Al made some coments on it using dyno pulls with the stock down pipe vs a full tbe buschur setup.
that mbc isn't connected to the diverter valve is it? probably just the angle of the pics
that could be your noise (the downpipe/oil pan) I would get that adjusted properly and take care of the rubbed area in the oil pan thats rusting already before it turns into a hole and a much bigger problem
that mbc isn't connected to the diverter valve is it? probably just the angle of the pics
that could be your noise (the downpipe/oil pan) I would get that adjusted properly and take care of the rubbed area in the oil pan thats rusting already before it turns into a hole and a much bigger problem
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thats a dust cover, it gives extra protection, its not just a rag you can get those for various filters.
if the boost controller works fine why change it? it looks tough to me. it looks like that nut can lock the adjustment knob inplace which is a nice feature.
you may need to check out the condition of the motor/transmission mounts, that could cause the clunk.
if the boost controller works fine why change it? it looks tough to me. it looks like that nut can lock the adjustment knob inplace which is a nice feature.
you may need to check out the condition of the motor/transmission mounts, that could cause the clunk.
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The dust cover is an outerwears filter ( or similar brand ) I always run them on my ATV's And my Dirt bikes. They don't have a negative effect on performance. The intake looks like they just took off the stock airbox and put an open element filter on it. I would just look into a mail in flash assuming it doesn't have it already.
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The dust cover is an outerwears filter ( or similar brand ) I always run them on my ATV's And my Dirt bikes. They don't have a negative effect on performance. The intake looks like they just took off the stock airbox and put an open element filter on it. I would just look into a mail in flash assuming it doesn't have it already.
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I personally think that any turbo car needs atleast a wideband. But look into like TTP engineering or Buschur/ams for a mail in flash. And they have tuned so many cars that they should know where your car's fuel/ignition map needs to be. Or if your comfortable tuning it yourself. Look into (google) Openecu, Openecu is a freeware program that you can manipulate the stock ecu, and the only thing you need to buy is the tactrix cable. If you tune it yourself you will DEFINATLEY need a wideband though.
The cover had "K&N Procharger" on it. I was thinking that the intake was stock, with just a filter on it. Where can I get a flash that could get me in the ballpark? Ive got a laptop, and I would just need to get the cable. Is there tuning software out there that would eliminate the need for a wideband? What Im looking for is something that I could monitor on the laptop, and adjust accordingly with the laptop. Or is getting a standalone wideband kit my best option? Then use the laptop to adjust. I think the closest dyno is in Portland. And that is about 6-8 hours away. So Id like to be able to get it as close as possible. Then take it in for a tune/dyno some time in the future.
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I took the dust cover off this morning. The BOV and the turbo seems to be louder. Hard to tell if there are any performance gains on my 1.5 mile trip to work. The cover is a K&N, so Im assuming that the intake is probably K&N. I believe I read somewhere that this isnt a great intake. That true? Im going to leave the homemade mbc on for a little while. Also, Im looking into flashing the ECU, though.
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Mail in flashes are pretty accurate these days. You just tell the tuner what mods you have, and they work their magic from there, Its not just a mail in flash assuming what you have done or assuming your stock. Every car is different and they know that. 
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After a little exploring tonight, I think Ive pretty much nailed down what Ive got. And managed to find a few shady things going on. Apparently the sweet innocent woman PO, wasnt as innocent as the salesman lead on. And whoever modded it thought XSPower was the way to go.
After taking off the plastic underbody off, its got an XSPower intercooler.
The LICP looks like a cheap aftermarket mated to the stock LICP. Is that correct? And check out that FANCY mounting bracket!!
I went through the whole system and rearranged all the upper and lower pipes. And took the stock airbox bracket and bent it back the way its supposed to be, and cut off part of it that was conflicting with the filter. Then took the "fancy" mounting bracket off of the UICP as well, and used a bolt, like it shouldve been.
This is my mod list (i hope this is it..)
XSPower Manifold
K&N filter on stock intake
Homemade MBC
XSPower intercooler
GReddy cat back (I think)
Cheap DP (its rubbing the oil pan and the body)
Ebay 02 Housing (SS Autochrome?)
Cheap LICP (Probably XSPower)
Cheap UICP (Probably XSPower)
Due to the Ebay nature of things here, Its probably got a stock tune..
Needless to say, EVERYTHING is going to get replaced sooner or later. Im thinking that I need a decent DP first. Then a reflash, and a wideband. Im not going to get too far into the tuning on my own. Id like to just get a mail flash to get me going. And I'll do the research before I make any changes.
Anyhow, its been a long afternoon/night.
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After taking off the plastic underbody off, its got an XSPower intercooler.
The LICP looks like a cheap aftermarket mated to the stock LICP. Is that correct? And check out that FANCY mounting bracket!!
I went through the whole system and rearranged all the upper and lower pipes. And took the stock airbox bracket and bent it back the way its supposed to be, and cut off part of it that was conflicting with the filter. Then took the "fancy" mounting bracket off of the UICP as well, and used a bolt, like it shouldve been.
This is my mod list (i hope this is it..)
XSPower Manifold
K&N filter on stock intake
Homemade MBC
XSPower intercooler
GReddy cat back (I think)
Cheap DP (its rubbing the oil pan and the body)
Ebay 02 Housing (SS Autochrome?)
Cheap LICP (Probably XSPower)
Cheap UICP (Probably XSPower)
Due to the Ebay nature of things here, Its probably got a stock tune..
Needless to say, EVERYTHING is going to get replaced sooner or later. Im thinking that I need a decent DP first. Then a reflash, and a wideband. Im not going to get too far into the tuning on my own. Id like to just get a mail flash to get me going. And I'll do the research before I make any changes.
Anyhow, its been a long afternoon/night.
CB
I personally think that any turbo car needs atleast a wideband. But look into like TTP engineering or Buschur/ams for a mail in flash. And they have tuned so many cars that they should know where your car's fuel/ignition map needs to be. Or if your comfortable tuning it yourself. Look into (google) Openecu, Openecu is a freeware program that you can manipulate the stock ecu, and the only thing you need to buy is the tactrix cable. If you tune it yourself you will DEFINATLEY need a wideband though.
We have Zeitronix widebands in many packages available here:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ight=zeitronix
LICP has the zipties because most aftermarket LICP don't have the bracket that connects to the stock location....i have industrial sized zip ties too.
Intercooler works, cheap, but works. o2 housing is fine, manifold is known to crack, find a stock one if need be and have it ported like other members have stated...
Intercooler works, cheap, but works. o2 housing is fine, manifold is known to crack, find a stock one if need be and have it ported like other members have stated...
that's not a Greddy exhaust. i actually have that Greddy and there's a few things that's different. Greddy bolts on to each other via 2 bolts to a flange and not a v-clamp. Greddy also have their logo stamped to the underside of the muffler. i'm thinking a Magnaflow.
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There's one more thing that makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. The homemade MBC may work well enough for now. But I have no clue how much boost Im making
The stock gauge goes past 1.5, and im pretty sure the gauge is maxed out at that point. Will the computer compensate for too much boost? Or do I need to just go back stock until I get a new boost gauge? Then probably buy a decent MBC.
Thanks for all the help guys!
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The stock gauge goes past 1.5, and im pretty sure the gauge is maxed out at that point. Will the computer compensate for too much boost? Or do I need to just go back stock until I get a new boost gauge? Then probably buy a decent MBC. Thanks for all the help guys!
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