pontifex4

I just thought I'd put this here so you'll have a chance to warn me if I'm about to do something stupid:

I'm on a campaign to improve the low-RPM characteristics of my totally stock '88 turbo (non-S). I have amassed a pretty good selection of parts to do it, and am in no hurry to put them on, but I'm thinking of putting the SciVision MAF I picked up from Pauerman in this weekend, along with a Lindsey Boost Enhancer, set at the default setting.

The car is currently running very smoothly, has what I at least believe to be stock chips, and has had all the required maintenance done in the last few months.

1. Will my stock injectors be okay in this configuration?
2. Can I trust my factory boost gauge for now, or should I install the aftermarket one I have immediately, as well?
3. Will I need to check, watch for or do anything differently post-modification?

Thanks!

minho78

If the MAf kit came with the chips you should be fine and your injectors are enough for that setup. Boost gauge that's another story. Mine seems acurate with my AEM, although I heard stories about other people claiming not to trust it.

pontifex4

The SciVision claims to be directly interchangeable with a factory AFM, so I was under the impression that I wouldn't immediately need to do anything about the chips...

Thom

This is correct, the SciVision MAF will work with any chips that work with the stock AFM.

Not sure why you want to fit a LBE with stock chips that will necessarily run with the cycling valve.

pontifex4

Does my '88 have a cycling valve?

minho78

Yes, it should. It's a valve at the back of the engine, under the manifold.

Thom

This is the cycling valve : http://www.clarks-garage.com/graphics/cycle1.gif

minho78

[/QUOTE]Here's a pic of the location. Courtesy of Clarks-Garage.

pontifex4

Okay, noted. Thank you.

ausgeflippt951

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pontifex4

It's a bit late for that: as my original post states, I already have the parts I intend to use in hand. Thanks for your input.

ehall

I would skip the LBE. Get a basic black **** boost controller, and set it to 15 psi. Oh, and get a real boost guage. The original is notoriously inaccurate. Boost pressure is something that you REALLY want to know accurately. Run the highest octane gas that you can. 98RON? or does Canada use octane numbers? Either way, use good gas, and have fun driving her!

TurboTommy

So, what's these parts you have that will improve your low RPM characteristics (besides the MAF)?
Hard to answer your questions otherwise.
For one thing, addressing the stock injectors or boost gauge doesn't really have anything to do with enhancing low RPM characteristics.

Rogue_Ant

Advancing the cam will help low-end...

Willard Bridgham 3

I have a digital and mechanical boost gauge other than the OEM and they all agree within 1 psig. The OEM is easier to see at the track.

Before you discount the OEM gauge, test it.