My Upgrade Plan, thoughts?
10-17-2008, 12:20 PM
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If I were to start over with mods, a wideband would be the FIRST upgrade. Then you can get used to what AFR should look like under different driving conditions and get in the habit of watching it as you do other mods and increase boost to make sure you're still in the safe range, and avoid blowing your headgasket or worse.
10-17-2008, 12:27 PM
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I'm in Austin, TX. My buddy has a dyno, I'll probably try to get a dyno before and a dyno after.
10-17-2008, 12:31 PM
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10-18-2008, 05:29 AM
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10-26-2008, 11:37 AM
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Put my VDO boost gauge in yesterday under the radio, officially my first mod! I'm waiting for my Lindsey gauge panel to come in so I don't just have a dangling boost gauge.
Next up, installing the boost controller & wideband.
Next up, installing the boost controller & wideband.
10-26-2008, 01:06 PM
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I don't want to leave in the stock injectors, really. I can just get some 55s from lindsey, since I'm using a lindsey MAF it might work out better as far as support goes.
Question: With the upgrades listed, will I need a piggy back fuel controller? Lindsey says you should get one with the MAF.... and no, I don't fully understand what they do
Question: With the upgrades listed, will I need a piggy back fuel controller? Lindsey says you should get one with the MAF.... and no, I don't fully understand what they do
If your target HP is under 300, and you are not going to upgrade your turbo, there is no need for a MAF, or the 55# injectors, they will not gain you any more power with your stock turbo, and you will not outflow your AFM or injectors. To achieve your stated power goals, you just need a boost controller, 3.0 bar FPR, and chip. Save yourself a ton of money. Later when you are ready to upgrade to a larger turbo, get your turbo, injectors, chips, etc. all from the same place as a matched kit, then you will get the best performance for your dollar. If buying any sort of kit from Lindsey, go ahead and get the chip from them as well, they carry my chips. Same as if you bought it directly from me.
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10-26-2008, 01:21 PM
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The piggyback controller simply makes a voltage adjustment to the signal coming from the MAF unit to bring it within the range the AFM would output for the same flow rate.
If your target HP is under 300, and you are not going to upgrade your turbo, there is no need for a MAF, or the 55# injectors, they will not gain you any more power with your stock turbo, and you will not outflow your AFM or injectors. To achieve your stated power goals, you just need a boost controller, 3.0 bar FPR, and chip. Save yourself a ton of money. Later when you are ready to upgrade to a larger turbo, get your turbo, injectors, chips, etc. all from the same place as a matched kit, then you will get the best performance for your dollar. If buying any sort of kit from Lindsey, go ahead and get the chip from them as well, they carry my chips. Same as if you bought it directly from me.
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If your target HP is under 300, and you are not going to upgrade your turbo, there is no need for a MAF, or the 55# injectors, they will not gain you any more power with your stock turbo, and you will not outflow your AFM or injectors. To achieve your stated power goals, you just need a boost controller, 3.0 bar FPR, and chip. Save yourself a ton of money. Later when you are ready to upgrade to a larger turbo, get your turbo, injectors, chips, etc. all from the same place as a matched kit, then you will get the best performance for your dollar. If buying any sort of kit from Lindsey, go ahead and get the chip from them as well, they carry my chips. Same as if you bought it directly from me.
Regards,
Russell
Well then I'll hold off on installing the MAF until I decide to swap out the turbo, which I may eventually do. I've already got the 3 bar FPR and my boost controller is on the way. I'll be ordering a chip from you as soon as this next paycheck hits
Thanks for the info!
10-31-2008, 11:40 AM
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Well I've installed my boost gauge (VDO), and boost enhancer. I've screwed my boost controller and Wideband into the plate, but I haven't hooked them up yet. Forgot to adjust the boost enhancer after installation and had a fun experience with 21 lbs of boost and the ECU pulling all my timing. Got it adjusted now, its beautiful.
What do you guys think?
PS - That boost enhancer is awesome, I'm shifting into serious boost every time now, it feels great.
What do you guys think?
PS - That boost enhancer is awesome, I'm shifting into serious boost every time now, it feels great.
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10-31-2008, 12:27 PM
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I've got a question for people running the 951 max chip.
I'm wondering if every time I change something I have to buy a new chip? I mean like I want to run this set up with boost enhancer, boost controller, new wastegate, FPR and chips.
However, I've got a MAF just waiting to go in at some point, and new injectors and I might swap the turbo too. I'm just wondering if anytime I want to change anything I have to buy a new chip for $250?
I'm wondering if every time I change something I have to buy a new chip? I mean like I want to run this set up with boost enhancer, boost controller, new wastegate, FPR and chips.
However, I've got a MAF just waiting to go in at some point, and new injectors and I might swap the turbo too. I'm just wondering if anytime I want to change anything I have to buy a new chip for $250?
10-31-2008, 05:03 PM
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On a total side note, I'm really looking into getting a diff turbo to swap in - I've read a big comparison of all the diff turbos but the one that appeals to me I think is just the K26/8.
Does anyone have any links they can provide with information as to what is involved in this? Would just chips & injectors/FPR be good enough?
10-31-2008, 05:10 PM
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Wow Russel already called me back!
Turns out he'll fix my chip up for my new gear for $50, which I'm fine with.
So I can go ahead and start tinkering and just ship him the old chip and he'll ship me a new one. I'm happy.
Turns out he'll fix my chip up for my new gear for $50, which I'm fine with.
So I can go ahead and start tinkering and just ship him the old chip and he'll ship me a new one. I'm happy.
10-31-2008, 06:48 PM
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I'm having a hard time understanding what exactly is necessary to install a TiAL wastegate.
I found a good deal on the WG w/spring...what else am I going to need? I have a machine shop I use, can they build the pieces for me (I'm assuming they need to be machined).
Also, another question about the spring. The spring pressure rating is the pressure at which the spring will start to open, correct? If that is the case, is my boost enhancer even necessary?
I found a good deal on the WG w/spring...what else am I going to need? I have a machine shop I use, can they build the pieces for me (I'm assuming they need to be machined).
Also, another question about the spring. The spring pressure rating is the pressure at which the spring will start to open, correct? If that is the case, is my boost enhancer even necessary?
