deathreaper

Okay first off,
The bottom cover under the radio was off (adding switches to that for some other things) so I accidentally bumped the wires in there and all my gauge lights went off, though the shift light and blinker remain on, What did I disconnect/ short out?

Also, Every time I try and plug in the cruse control into my 87gxl, it makes a horrible noise! Whats happening to it :O

And when I swap in the turbo2 engine, what type of aftermarket turbo is a direct swap on for the factory one? and what will I have to do to "beef" it to handle the aftermarket turbo?

jerd_hambone

Not sure on the wiring.

But to beef up for an upgraded turbo, I'd first off have my engine rebuilt if it is a Jspec or has higher mileage. Then make sure everything worked properly and there are no mechanical or electrical problems. Then an upgraded fuel pump and injectors, radiator, then a fuel controller of some sort.

You can make decent power on the stock turbo. Send it to BNR and they can make your stock turbo able to withstand quite a lot.

It's not really as simple as putting a bigger turbo on and beefing things up. If you run lean, you'll blow your engine. And thats never good.

satch

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Check the 15 amp Illumination fuse in the interior fuse box. If the fuse is good then turn the headlight switch to the first position and check if the Red/Green wire to the cigarette lighter light has voltage on it or not.

deathreaper

And Ideas on the gauge lights? Thats really important
The cruse control never worked or isn't linked to the above problem, CC isn't necessary but would be nice to have.


Whats the maximum boost I can run on the stock turbo without blowing my engine or causing excessive wear? Say turning the boost to the highest safe just for a 1/4 run?

deathreaper

the cigarette lighter had power the whole time, it was running my radar detector all the way home.

satch

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I just provided you with the necessary info to get you started.

satch

iTrader: (1)

I asked about the "light" to it and not the power to the lighter itself.

jerd_hambone

I can't remember but I think it's 14psi on a stock turbo.

On a BNR stage 4 rebuild, a car dyno'd over 400hp.

BNR's site

LunchboxCritter

iTrader: (9)

Do the following steps to figure out your cruise control problems. I suggest you download the factory service manual and use it. I would also recommend listening to Satch and stop arguing with him, he is more than capable of helping you to get your wiring sorted out.