Sweet!!!! The new couplers seem to be working well, The charge pipe is off the firewall. The bov sounds like its blowing off pretty good now and I don't hear anymore surge, everything seems to be going good *Knock on wood*

 

Glad to see both of you running at least 95% efficent.

 

Are they the silicone couplers that zpi sent you?

 

Yep the ones from turbo hose..

 

So are you recirculating the BOV?? Because that's not good, it sure sounds great, but i can assume you are still experiencing stalling symptoms once you let-off of the gas then? I'd suggest some thin hose and just pipe it back in behind the MAF and you shouldn't have anymore liftoff stalling

PS: Anyone know if the xA/xB's utilize the same bolt pattern as the tC? and is it essentially the same kit that is offered on turbokits.com?

How does the eManage setup all work, is it tying into a knock sensor of any kind? and got any new under the hood engine bay shots to show the install? ;)

 

I think you mean am I venting to atmosphere?

Because
Is pretty much recirculating. BTW when you recirculate a BOV you barely hear it anymore... And you cant recirculate the tial...

 

hey whats the thread lock for?

 

??

 

??? lol you said for the turbo install you need threadlock. what do you use it for?

 

Oh I thought you meant the thread was locked To be honest I didnt use any at all. But it was in the install instructions.

 

oh lol, but they are used as loctite for the screws? because what if you mess up on the install and you put the threadlock and cant unscrew the bolt, lol that would suck

 

If you torch or heat up thread locker it gets gooey again, I stick to RTV on most of my stuff...

 

o ok kool thanks. Also did you change your spark plugs when you installed it? which ones did you buy and where did you get it if you did?

 

ugh, that's a small ___ turbo

 

HOLLY Thread resurection!

 

i was just about to say that too!

 

One question my friends is annoying me about...

If he ordered te ZPI Stage 0 Today, will it come with everything and will he be able to do the turbo prep and isntall that puppy within the time perioud. If all is done right will he have any problems with the kit? He will be using the Copper WG gastket also.

Just quick check so he will stafoo.

 

Theres no way to tell if he will have problems. I don't think new kits come with a bov anymore...

 

There should be no problems at all... it's quite easy and I did mine in like 6 hours... If you have more questions, just Give ZPI a call at (866) 845-1807, and they'll let you know when a kit can ship and any additional needs you may have...

 

Yea, new stage 0 kits don't have a BOV. Good that he got that copper wastegate gasket. Do yourself a favor and get some different screws to attach the wastegate to the manifold. Go to NAPA and get some head studs and use those instead... will save you problems later. (e.g. bolts that won't come out) The ones that come with the WG (from the WG manufacturer) are a different kind of metal that isn't right for the application. They only cost a couple of bucks for new ones.

Watch the routing of the turbo oil return line. If it goes under where the WG dumps, it may melt from the heat. Get a DEI Cool Tube Extreme or something else to insulate it from the WG heat if it's routed right under it.

Also there's always the possibility that your O2 sensor is cross threaded in the stock manifold. Just be aware there's a good chance you may need to have another O2 sensor ordered from Toyota (you can cancel if you don't need it) or get a universal one ready from NAPA and splice the wiring from the stock one onto that in a pinch. (I didn't have to do that, but I've *heard* that the only difference from a universal wideband O2 sensor and one from Toyota is the harness at the other end. You might want to verify that with someone.)

Make sure to follow the directions about clocking the turbo. If your chargepipe rubs against the firewall, it isn't clocked right because it will fit if it's done properly.

Oh, and FFS... check to make sure the internal wastegate flapper is not jiggling around because it will drive you f@$^&g batty. If it is you'll need to send it back to get welded or do it locally.

That's a summary of any of the issues I've had - good luck!!