jonathancullen89 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 so i think i have a possible boost leak. have a 91 tsi bored 30 over greddy pistons, molly rings, stock turbo, xtd clutch, findanza lightweight flywheel. i just bought it today, i couldnt get over 7lbs and that was at 5k rpms. ive never owned a turbo car but this doesnt seem right. im looking into aftermarket aluminum intercooler piping to replace the 21 year old rubber ones that are on there. i have a few questions tho and hope someone has more knowledge then i do on the topic. im wondering whether or not i should keep the factory side mount intercooler or switch to a front mount. i dont have alot of extra money to spend at this point in time so it has to be something cheap. i found a pipe kit to use with the factory intercooler for 120 or the cheapest front mount i found was $145. the factory one would use less piping then the front mount. is that somthing to consider when talking about turbo'd cars? Quote 1992 cavalier build 1992 blazer s10 kenwood cd hifonics hfi2500d 6 soon to be 12 12" hifonics hfi12d4's shit ton-o-wire Blurred Vision Audio Team SMD feedback/refs. clicky!-
OrionStang Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Front mount is more effective. Definitely replace the piping. Why is the motor built and the turbo still stock? I say baby it until you can afford to replace it all in one shot. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread
jonathancullen89 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 i plan on getting a turbo after i get it paid off. but i think its sumthing that should be fixed. it should be faster then what it is Quote 1992 cavalier build 1992 blazer s10 kenwood cd hifonics hfi2500d 6 soon to be 12 12" hifonics hfi12d4's shit ton-o-wire Blurred Vision Audio Team SMD feedback/refs. clicky!-
bumonskateboard6 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 7lbs isn't too bad considering the age of the components in the turbo.... The 14b isn't exactly a "high boost" turbo in the first place. I would definitely replace the lines coming from the turbo though if they seem old/worn down just so you don't develop a serious leak. Quote Current Systems: 2011 BMW 335i Hertz HDP1 DC LVL3 12" Full Carbon Fiber 2002 Acura TlKenwood DNX9980HD2 DCLVL4 12" Subs with LVL5 Parts D.7 CoilsDC 3.5kHertz HSK-165 up front HCX-165 RearHertz HDP4 AmpDC Power Engineering 260 Amp AltBig 3 and amp powered with KNU 1/0XS Power D2400 Up Front i pulled out my dick in class many of times and had it shown. get over it bitch...stupid open legged hairy beavered bitch... going over rms = smaller box, under rms = bigger box... Low voltage doesn't blow amps. That's a myth. A router that does the sub holes makes rounded edges also?
jonathancullen89 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 what rpms should i expect the turbo to have that boost tho? Quote 1992 cavalier build 1992 blazer s10 kenwood cd hifonics hfi2500d 6 soon to be 12 12" hifonics hfi12d4's shit ton-o-wire Blurred Vision Audio Team SMD feedback/refs. clicky!-
EricM9104 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 7psi is stock. Want more? Get a boost controller. Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 110k miles | Stock 1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr 4wd | 260k miles | JVC Head-unit
nautical7 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 I say baby it until you can afford to replace it all in one shot. I agree with him, and I'd also suggest thoroughly going over the car and make sure everything has been maintained properly and was built right without cutting corners. Those cars don't have a very good rep to start with so I'd save your money as a back up and when you have extra cash then throw a FMIC on it. Quote
jonathancullen89 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 when i first start the car it kind of idles rough a little until it warms up. i notice the boost guage bounces when it idles up and down but once it idles right the boost sits flat. going through it today. i know somthing not quite right with it, my last talon was non turbo and was faster then this car. i bought this cuz it had a really clean body (hard to find up here in wisconsin at a good price) and it was just rebuilt. motor is tight, besides an oil pan gasket leakin like a bish. car came with a new oil pan jus need the gasket Quote 1992 cavalier build 1992 blazer s10 kenwood cd hifonics hfi2500d 6 soon to be 12 12" hifonics hfi12d4's shit ton-o-wire Blurred Vision Audio Team SMD feedback/refs. clicky!-
Airborne Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 I have a 91 VR4. It has boost leak issues too. Google boost leak test. You can build a tester with a few parts from Lowe's. Quote
teardrop Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) do you have a boost controller and welcome to the wonderfull world of dsm's i hate mine with every once of energy and i hope you have deep pockets they are expensive check out dsmtuners.com and do you want another one lol Edited April 1, 2012 by teardrop Quote
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