Mods
Originally posted by RagTopRiv
Everything is stock on her right now but I'm eager to put some mods... where should I begin??? Thanks!
TO start off lightly with modifications, A lower restriction muffler might be in order like a dynomax super turbo or ultra flow. Ultra-flow would unleash the most ponies.
an adjustable fuel pressure regulator if you are going to turn up the boost much, in which , you will also need fuel pump volt booster or bigger pump,
highest octane gasoline you can find
good spark plugs and wires
synthetic motor oil like 5W30 or 0W30
Boost gauge if you are going to be fooling around with turning things up,
Right now, the little pin hole orifice is what controls your boost, it is in the Y or tee fitting in the wastegate hose assembley that goes between the pressure out port on the turbo, the wastegate actuator and the wastegate solenoid, MAKE THE HOLE SMALLER FOR MORE BOOST, that is hard to due, so you MAY install a restrictor orifice in between the turbo port and the y fitting, take a short piece of copper tubing, say 3/16' , solder one end shut, then drill it out with a hobby drill of .050 to start with, Trial and error experimenting needed here, Another way to go, is to get an adjustable needle valve, Deltrol makes a nice one for about twenty bucks, order it online from the valve store. IT is a Easy read Deltrol 1/8" npt needle valve.
Start with the valve fully open, then slowly decrese untill boost starts to rise, YOU WILL NEED A BOOST GAUGE mounted inside the car!!!
HOW many miles are on your car ?
Regards, DAVE V