now this is one nice build

 

So I did a boost leak test last night with the air compressor charging the system through the turbo inlet. I could not find any real leaks and could not recreate the sound I heard on the track. So that eliminates the cheap and easy solutions.

Car hate in effect.

My only option now is to completely remove the turbo system so I can take a look at the turbine side of the turbo. The compressor side looks fine...

 

i hope it is'nt terrible, hope you find the problem soon, and it does'nt put a dent in ur pocket

 

when your car makes that sound are you still able to make full boost? is it laggier?

 

This thing is still being worked on damn its been a min.

 

I'm not sure. When I heard it at the track I "tested" with a few throttle stabs and then just putted around since it was the last lap. I'll take it out for a data logging pull and see what's up. The shaft play seems about right and the compressor side is fine. Maybe the turbine got jacked. I'll also check the joints between the turbo/manifold and turbo/O2 housing. I noticed a bolt missing in the O2 housing the night before the track day, but I replaced it.

I'm coming to the realization that I'll never be able to stop working on this thing. It's got too many aftermarket parts to just get in and drive

 

^^^so true, that's why the fpred is awesome, bolt it on fuel pump, open ecu, ecu flash, cable, injectors....~400whp easy as hell(you can add meth too for more power )

then get coilovers, sway bars, alk, shifter bushings....easy breezy nice car that's hella relibable(which is a relative term)


love your car though man, it's ***** to the wall

 

haha, the good ole days of exhaust, intake and tune.

 

Bro you get a intake, exhaust, and tune and this thing is gonna be sick bro. Those were the good ole days for sure bro.

 

fo sho

 

i hate cars too. But i feel like some kind of addict that just can kick the habit. Hope u figure out what is wrong

 

hella awsome man.

 

was that a knock on me ? I don't think it was but I am new to evo-m.

do you touch up your maps and stuff or do they lock the ecu when pro tuned(IIRC you got tuned this time, no?) How is the 2.3 in reliability terms compared to the famous 2.0 4G63 tried and true, tough, long lasting block?

thx.

 

Jid tunes himself.

 

Nope, just a little humor for the guys who have been here since the old days