Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 hey guys im not really used to turbo engines so im abit of a nub in this ares =L , i am about to buy a boost controller, my car allready has a boost guage but i want to be sure what will a safe amount of boost without blowing anythink? cheers josh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
durmz Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 completely standard? ide say bi pass the solenoid which will give u bout 0.8 bar, and ide leave it at that max Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_SV Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 completely standard? ide say bi pass the solenoid which will give u bout 0.8 bar, and ide leave it at that maxwould say thats about right. guessing you have no fuelling mods or anything??? just the boost controller? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 i have a hks air filter and exhaust system cat back but thats it, will eventualy start getting bits like fmic , bov , manny ecu remap ect, so how do i bipass the solenoid? cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 im new to this and its my first turbo car lol so will be on here alot while i start doing things! modding wont start till june but getting everything ready untill then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_SV Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 have a read through this thread matehttp://www.ukstarletclub.com/forums/index....s&article=5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashbuxton Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Bi-pass the solenoid will put a smile on your face mate, when i did it to mine it was like a new car. There is a guide to doing it on here somewhere, think maybe in the turbo tech section.I bought adjustable actuator aswell and that was a good buy holds boost alot better than standard ones as the majority are getting worn and lose there springyness! Just fit and then play around winding in and out until you get it right (starting low to high obviously). Be careful when setting as the turbo pressure will be higher in higher gears. Best to test in 4th/5th gear on dual carriageway at low revs and put your foot down if the turbo boosts too much you will get fuel cut. If you get this then actuator will need to be wound counterclockwise (I think :-S) lowering boost. Do this until you are not getting fuel cut and bobs your uncle.Hope this helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 i read that guide, and cheers for the info mate, thats all im looking for somewhere to start the mods lol i have so many questions cuz i am pritty much clueless! but when it gets to them il ask cheers again peoplei read that guide, and cheers for the info mate, thats all im looking for somewhere to start the mods lol i have so many questions cuz i am pritty much clueless! but when it gets to them il ask cheers again people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 i read that guide, and cheers for the info mate, thats all im looking for somewhere to start the mods lol i have so many questions cuz i am pritty much clueless! but when it gets to them il ask cheers again people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 i read that guide, and cheers for the info mate, thats all im looking for somewhere to start the mods lol i have so many questions cuz i am pritty much clueless! but when it gets to them il ask cheers again people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashbuxton Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 no worries pal... Ive not had mine long to be honest and i was in same situation as you when i started. I have a half decent knowledge on cars but same as everyone i dont know or claim to know everything. If im struggling i always ask on here you wont get laughed at or mocked for asking questions. Hope the modding goes well and keep posting if you have anymore questions!If i was you id go outside and do the solenoid bypass now mate it literally takes 10 seconds :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 how do i do it tho lol the link had lots of usefull info but didnt say nothing about a solenoid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 ok I've just found the guide, done it and tested it, that has to be the razyest thing i have ever seen, just from moving a pipe! cheers guys, ( boost is about 0.4 ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashbuxton Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 http://www.ukstarletclub.com/forums/lofive....php?t1179.htmlHere you go mate is hidden away in the acrchive of uk starlet club so took a while to find lol!Hope this helps pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashbuxton Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 sorry didnt read the last post before posting this one!!! Loads better int it :-) Just go steady in a morning as may hit fuel cut with being cold. Should be boosting more than 0.4 tho mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 well i know my exhaust ( at the flex is blowing? ) maby thats the problem? its being fixed next week m new flexy wealded in place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashbuxton Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 maybe... i know it sounds stupid but have you checked all your boost pipes are tight and have no splits etc! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 il have a look in the morn, i know some of them slide off easy without unclipping, I've had the car a couple of weeks so still exploring it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adzuk25 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I was reading this thread so thought i'd give the bypass thing a go and WOW what a difference it makes! its like driving a new car - will probably drink a hell of a lot more fuel though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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