I think the turbo install would be much simpler. But there are many benefits whichever you choose.

 

To be honest I would "prefer" the turbo a lot more. just gettign scared with everyone having problems.

 

Its all part of the aftermarket fun!

 

well no i mean i understand that with a turbo that there is tuning needed to work out some kinks liek idling and stuff, but if the kit has problems like pipes rubbing and gaskets blowing id rather get sc or wait for somethign else or until it gets the kinks wokred out of it. Or is it all just in the install?

 

SWEEEEET write up.


On the charge pipe, I ended up removing about 1.5" off the end that goes to the throttle body. My front strut bar was in the way. It dropped it to a perfect fit. Hack saw worked just fine. Make sure you clean any shavings if you do this.

Tial wastegate gaskets SUCK. they all blow out within days. Excellent wastegate and BOV...but the gaskets are cheap. Do a google and you will laugh. Go copper or you can go bare.

I would consider a vacuum block. Maybe Kenny can throw one your way for the nice pics and writup. Using the plastic "T"'s is ok, but leaks are easier to happen with them. It took a few hunts myself to find a leak that drove me nuts. Crushed T from clamp. Rechecking all the couplers to make sure they didn't loosen up on ya is also a good idea.

You will also notice, if you launch it hard, your engine moves about 10 inches and this can hit the charge pipe to the firewall. Stiffy time

 

Well, the gasket issue is just a bizzare issue with Tial. Not sure why. Top of the line products and expensive as heck, but their gasket department needs some help...bad

The charge pipe hitting the firewall....well this engine moves like 10 inches under launch. That needs to be brought under control. Some good torque going now. I lowered mine because I have a strut bar.

 

ic, would motor mounts help the issue with the firewall and the pipe?

 

You lowered you pipe that you trimmed right Sciondad?
That sentence almost made me think you lowered your engine.

Unless i am still reading it wrong.

 

Very nice write up! lets see some vids and pics of your gauges man!!

 

awesome right up

 

Oh yeah, on the vaccum T, how do you block the ports you don't use?

 

you could use a rubber cap

 

I know it seems stupid - you have an example / pic - I need to pick a couple up

 

Here is one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Golde...spagenameZWD1V


Also unlimited77...yeah, I lowered the pipe down.

 

Right, Im getting the black one. I'm looking for the rubber caps or whatever you use to block unused ports

 

Ace is the place...

 

http://www.hosetechniques.com/catalo...ry=Accessories

they have various sizes and different T fittings if you dont feel safe capping it

 

Thats funny because I also shortened my charge pipe to clear, swaped out the tial gaskets (POS) and used vacuum manifold. Great minds think alike...lol

 

I do remember that was another thing I really didnt' like - having to not use a strut bar, or having to cut engine cover to keep the strut bar, and then cutting the pipe to do so.
Sorry to hear about the WG n such..

 

ouch