Turbo II low boost question
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Turbo II low boost question
I went and test drove a turboII for sale today. Very cheap, and seemed to be in great shape, but I want to check on a few things. When driving, I noticed the boost only jumped to 5psi max. I could feel it kick in, but it really didn't impress me. What could be wrong with the car to reduce the boost? The car DOES have 122k on it, and thats another reason why i'm a little nervous. I'm going back over there tomorrow, and I want to know what to look for.
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with 122K could be clogged cats, clooged fuel filter, need for new plugs, etc. how do you know it was hitting 5psi? aftermarket boost gauge? the stock ones read in mm/hg3. it could be just some simple stuff...
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Re: Turbo II low boost question
Originally posted by Mschafe
When driving, I noticed the boost only jumped to 5psi max. I could feel it kick in, but it really didn't impress me. What could be wrong with the car to reduce the boost?
When driving, I noticed the boost only jumped to 5psi max. I could feel it kick in, but it really didn't impress me. What could be wrong with the car to reduce the boost?
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Its an '87, and there is an aftermarket boost gauge on it. I guess it really didn't impress me though, and I heard the Turbo IIs really move. Whats the first step to bump it up a bit without toasting the engine?
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You could put a 3" enhaust and open element air filter on it, with a FCD. This will make the car feel TOTALLY different.
But with 122K, don't expect it to last for too long.
But with 122K, don't expect it to last for too long.
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Originally posted by Mschafe
Its an '87, and there is an aftermarket boost gauge on it. I guess it really didn't impress me though, and I heard the Turbo IIs really move. Whats the first step to bump it up a bit without toasting the engine?
Its an '87, and there is an aftermarket boost gauge on it. I guess it really didn't impress me though, and I heard the Turbo IIs really move. Whats the first step to bump it up a bit without toasting the engine?
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