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Old 09-23-2002, 07:53 AM
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ok dude...first...i think you might run into some problems running only 85 or less octane gas with much boost at all, but you may be able to lower your risk of detonation with some good ignition components and maybe a MSD digital ignition system. I don't think that the alcohol would be a good idea on a non-internally upgraded motor. second, the t3 turbo you get will probably be internally wastegated. for that low of a psi, internally wastegated is somewhat more efficient. also, you need to worry about whether you are going to use an adapter plate to your current exhaust manifold or if you are going to use a turbo manifold. you're also going to need a check valve or something called the Missing Link to get rid of the boost that your MAP sensor sees. you'll also need a downpipe, and larger exhaust hopefully, boost and egt gauges. you'll also need the various charge piping. Try to save your money until you have all of these, then you will have a much more reliable set-up...doing it cheap will make it unreliable and you can blow your engine...that costs money a lot of us don't have or want to spend. if you have any more questions, you can drop me an email at [email protected]...good luck.
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