D1G1T4L

Scroll down to post #15 for installed pics! (link)
Dyno is on page 3 (link)




This was mospeedtc's kit.

Shopping list to complete the build:

• intercooler
• AEM FIC + harness
• PTUNING version 2 exhaust
• AEM gauges (UEGO, boost, oil pres.)
• a-pillar gauge pod
• vacuum manifold
• spark plugs
• what else???

The rest of the parts will be ordered in the next few weeks, so install is still a month or more away. But it does make my workbench look pretty fast.

brett561tc

dont forget a pre tapped oil pan, or bung, and a boost controller.

1989menace

so your the lucky guy moe sold the kit to...congrats

tcturbo07

Glad to see moe kit being put to good use. Keep us updated on your turbo progress.

cburglb34

nice to see u were th eon eot buy the kit take care of it, im the one who uninstalled it form his car lol

rhythmnsmoke

Got a great deal on that man, congrats.

D1G1T4L

Thanks guys. I'm new to boosting so I will probably have a bunch of questions. I've been reading up and lurking around this forum section for a long time, so I'm not clueless, but I know there are still plenty of gaps in my knowledge of this stuff.

A tapped oil pan is supposed to be on it's way to me. What would be a good choice for a boost controller? I think I just need something simple. PTUNING has a TurboXS one for $80, will that be fine?

blown_xa

That is a nice manual boost controller. But keep in mind wastegate pressure on the Ptuning kit already maxes out factory fuel system (return system needed for more boost). Remember to get injectors too, 550cc or above, and of course engine management.

cburglb34

dont worry justin he forgot to mention he has 550cc injectors...

to the original poster... i would get the ptuning fuel return system,....i maxed out 550cc injectors at 272hp

t_urbo_C_harged

have heard great reviews on this manual boost controller too!

http://www.hallmanboostcontroller.com/applic.html

D1G1T4L

So I don't technically need a boost controller, right? The WG spring will set the boost level. But what I gather from reading around is that beyond adding the ability to easily adjust the boost level, a boost controller will provide more reliable regulation of the boost level vs. just a WG spring? If all it does is let me adjust the boost, I don't think I want to get one yet, but if it will make the system safer then it's probably smart to get.

My thinking is that right at first I want the kit to be setup as "stock" as possible so that I have the best luck possible with the base map. So default boost level. At this point I only want to worry about what I need to get the kit on the car and working properly.

THansenite

I was looking at getting a Hallman manual boost controller before I sold my tC. Sounds like it is one of the best, if not the best, MBC out out there.

vettereddie

MBC works in serial with the stock wastegate, basically it bleeds off a set ammount of boost so that for example if the intake sees 11 psi, only 8 psi makes it to the spring actuator. Because of this, it won't really help with boost creep. I'd stick with stock on the new install until you know the kit's running without problems. Changing boost on a new setup only adds another variable to troubleshoot if something isn't working right. You can always add it later once you know how much leeway you have left on the stock fuel system.

This is what I'm doing on my turbo build. Bought the TurboXS MBC but will be leaving it closed for the first tune until I figure out duty cycle margin on the 8 pound wastegate.

mospeedtc

Oil pan should be on its way.... Have fun with this I did while it lasted

D1G1T4L

Bump! Nearly two years later, the turbo is installed. I didn't post any updates because I didn't feel the need to showcase my xtreme procrastination skillz.

It took me a few more months to select and purchase the rest of the parts, by which time I was teaching which meant working two jobs and having no spare time for a project like this. Then it was summer and I didn't want to put my car out of commission during the nice weather. So last fall I began working on it, doing it in small chunks when I had the desire and the garage was warm enough. In the last few days I've finally gotten everything wrapped up.

PARTS LIST:
PTUNING Spec SS Turbo Kit (I gave the manifold a bit of a shine - not mirror, but shinier than it came)
PTUNING 3" exhaust (option 2)
AEM F/IC
AEM digital gauges (UEGO, boost, oil pressure)
Autometer a-pillar gauge pod
PTUNING vacuum manifold
GlowShift 4-way oil tee fitting

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And here's a video of what the exhaust sounds like - just a couple low revs, nothing too special:

D1G1T4L

So now I just a have a few things left before I'm totally up and running:

1. I'm getting a CEL for bad front O2 sensor. I'm running the one that came with the used kit, so I'll swap in my original one and see if it goes away.

2. I need an upgraded clutch. Any recommendations? I'm planning on staying pretty much at the stock boost level for this kit, so something in the 300-400ft/lb range should be fine. I'd prefer to order from PTuning, and have been leaning towards ACT.

3. I need to get tuned. I live in northeast Iowa and there's nothing around here. I was planning on having to go to Chicago. Does anyone know of good tuners around Chicago or elsewhere in the upper midwest?

BlackGoose

"show your procrastination skills."

Nice clean install

brett561tc

D1G1T4L

How could you tell? LOL

The refresh rate of the LEDs combined with a fast shutter speed made that gauge look blanked out. I masterfully fixed it so that no one would notice hahaha

brett561tc

lol. have fun with her.