some questions/advice on my turbo setup.

Discussion pertaining to positive pressure E28s.
clongo
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Post by clongo »

Thanks Moosehead, that's what I thought he was referring too.

Im not running a turbo timer. If your that concerned about it, just let the car idle for 30 sec before you shut it down. I have had no issues.

The stock WG has clearance issues. Hell, the adapter with a tial has clearance issues too. But I don't trust a 30yo wastegate. I ran my stock WG for a week while waiting on my adapter. It was stuck open the whole time.

The stock downpipe hits the firewall. It's no even close to fitting.
Mucci
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Post by Mucci »

Thanks for all the info. How's your car running? Did you go with the TCD chip and an FMU?

Have any engine bay shots?
clongo
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Post by clongo »

Car runs great! I'm using the begi fmu with tcd's chip. I haven't taken many engine bay shots. Life's been crazy lately. I'll try to get some soon.
thrty8street
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Post by thrty8street »

clongo wrote:Car runs great! I'm using the begi fmu with tcd's chip. I haven't taken many engine bay shots. Life's been crazy lately. I'll try to get some soon.

Up to what psi or whp level can this chip(TCD) be used for safely?
clongo
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Post by clongo »

How many psi depends on the turbo your running. as far as HP goes. I have no idea. Keep in mind that his chip modifies timing only. Your using the Begi RRFPR to increase fuel pressure while on boost. So it all depends on what size fuel injectors your running and which turbo your using. I believe trying to lean out anything larger than a 30lb injector on these cars is pretty hard.
thrty8street
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Post by thrty8street »

clongo wrote:How many psi depends on the turbo your running. as far as HP goes. I have no idea. Keep in mind that his chip modifies timing only. Your using the Begi RRFPR to increase fuel pressure while on boost. So it all depends on what size fuel injectors your running and which turbo your using. I believe trying to lean out anything larger than a 30lb injector on these cars is pretty hard.

Ok, thanks. Which model Begi RRFPR are you using? Would it make any difference using an 2027 model vs a 2025?
clongo
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Post by clongo »

Did a quick search and came up with this. I'm running the 2025.

"The only difference is the port openings (1/8 vs. 1/4). Very few require the 2027.

Aftermarket Turbo and Supercharger (1/8 NPT) CAR-2025
Hi-Flow Aftermarket Turbo and Supercharger (1/4 NPT) CAR-2027"
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