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240racer · 11-24-2002, 12:12 AM

there are a lot of problems that could be expected when working the bugs out of a custom turbo setup. I had problems with pinging, or whatever, and had to retard my timing. I also brought the gap on my plugs down to .030" I have NGK 7 plugs.
Also, make sure that the oil fittings are good on the pressure side, I had problems with that fitting leaking before the turbo, so I have been working on fixing that too. I think it's good now.
I used the throttle body water lines for the turbo water lines they worked just fine, no problems.
Of course you need to run good gas, 92 octane or whatever.
Make sure to watch your boost gauge so you don't overboost when you are making sure your wastegate is hooked up correctly.
Good luck

11-24-2002, 12:12 AM	#3
240racer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 46 Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0)	there are a lot of problems that could be expected when working the bugs out of a custom turbo setup. I had problems with pinging, or whatever, and had to retard my timing. I also brought the gap on my plugs down to .030" I have NGK 7 plugs. Also, make sure that the oil fittings are good on the pressure side, I had problems with that fitting leaking before the turbo, so I have been working on fixing that too. I think it's good now. I used the throttle body water lines for the turbo water lines they worked just fine, no problems. Of course you need to run good gas, 92 octane or whatever. Make sure to watch your boost gauge so you don't overboost when you are making sure your wastegate is hooked up correctly. Good luck __________________ Adam '89 coupe KA24DE+T 14.1 @ 104 MPH '88 Celica All-Trac turbo stock, but no more ecu codes!!