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Theoretically ebc solenoid is new ... but who knows. I still have few months of warranty. If i will have time, i will connect additional MAP sensor to vacum line that powers the actuator and check what is the pressure there while i have that overboost. If i wont have time, i will just make a claim and let "them" to check it (or most probably change to new one). thx I still have my MBC but for me it was pain in the ... I was not able to have the right setup for cold and warm weather, boost spike after gear drop was occurring, etc (planned boost level ~0.8 bar). Thats why i have "invested" and bought EBC solenoid. It wasn't so expensive upgrade (~60 Euro), because my piggyback has 2 power outputs (up to 5A). It would be a big waste if i wouldn't use those. I made simple map for it (work of solenoid depends from boost pressure and revs) and it is working ... almost perfectly ;)

Strange thing is happening when i am accelerating: - 2nd gear / ~40 km/h - then full acceleration - boost gauge is showing steady 0.65 bar (not rising) - ... suddenly ~0.9 bar and fuel cut This "overboost" is not happening everytime. Do anybody have idea why it can happen? Where should i look for the reason of this situation? Westgate or actuator is jamming?? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Car spec (EP82 with 4E-FTE): - standard CT9 - standard fuel pressure - exhaust 2.5" with end muffler - standard TMIC + standard DV (as blow off now) - Apexi air filter mounted in front of the radiator - EBC => MAC valve + piggyback DET3 Piggyback is controlling boost level (0.65 bar) and spark advance (up to 5 additional deg in highest rev). It is not changing signal from ori MAP sensor.

Thanks for the info I have bought that set (it's almost as new - less then 5.000 miles).

Yes , they are from EP91. So those should fit , rigrht? I am worried because according to OEM part number shocks for EP82 and EP91 are different. Somebody has swapped suspension from EP91 to EP82 (or from EP82 to EP91) ?

I can buy in good price set of used 4 shocks + springs, to be exact: - front ones are KAYABA, rear are MONROE - all have MTS lowering springs -35mm Set is from '97 Starlet. Question is: will above set fit into EP82 (as P&P set) ?

After shutting engine off , fuel pressure was droping slowly. But i didn't wait to see what value it will drop to. Is it good idea to buy AFR gauge for 1V lambda sensor? I know that reading wont be accurate , but at least i would know if its runnig rich or lean.

Problem is that i don't have wideband. Only standard lambda sensor with single wire. I have checked fuel pressure becuse during cold start: if i try to start the engine right away i have hesitating. But when i wait a while with fuel pump on, then it starts faster. So my shot was that pump dies , because it seems that it needs more time to build the pressure. Also pump is whining all the time. Something like Walbro does. I have pulled out the pump today and .. i have no idea what it is. There is written (see picture): 4124E 12V MADE IN JAPAN It doesnt look like original beacuse it has "custom mounting system" Is there any point changing it to genue one? Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Hi, I have measured fuel pressure with stock FPR and standard fuel pump. Results (@ inlet preasure -> fuel pressure): @ 0 bar (engine off, fuel pump running) -> ~3 bar @ -0.7 bar (idlling) -> ~2.4 bar @ +0.7 bar (on boost) -> ~3.3 bar I am afraid that fuel pressure on boost is too low. Shouldnt it be around 3.7 bar? What is stock fuel pressure? Engine is standard 4E-FTE with standard pump, standard FPR, standard turbo CT9, 2.5" exhaust.