Mainly been commuting to work and havnt really taken her for a blast in a while, but today I gave her the beans on the way back from work but when boost kicked in it didn't feel as fast?!
What could cause this?
Thanks,
Patrick
[Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
Moderators: IMOC Moderators, IMOC Committee Members
-
- Posts: 91
- Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:28 pm
- Location: Hertfordshire
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
Hi Patrick, a brief run down of your cars engine and mods would help with a diagnosis .. it could be a simple boost leak (are you boosting the same) to running in bad gas mode if its a rev1/2 ...
Kev.
Kev.
-
- Posts: 91
- Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:28 pm
- Location: Hertfordshire
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
My car is running a hybrid ct26 turbo, gutted cat, hks silent Highpower exhaust with cut out silencer, aftermarket intercooler, greddy OLED ebc, I always run it on shell v power.
Last time I checked both my gauge and ebc read 15.5 psi. I will double check that tonight.
I'll check this weekend for any boost leaks
Last time I checked both my gauge and ebc read 15.5 psi. I will double check that tonight.
I'll check this weekend for any boost leaks
-
- Posts: 2025
- Joined: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:18 pm
- Location: Swindon, Wilts
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
Im finding my car is a bit sluggish at the mo but blamed it on the hot weather. Im running a greddy copy intercooler without the shroud so thought that could be it.
-
- Posts: 91
- Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:28 pm
- Location: Hertfordshire
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
Never thought of that, it has been silly hot recently which is not ideal for us turbo people.
But is there anything i should maybe check? Just check hoses for leaks?
But is there anything i should maybe check? Just check hoses for leaks?
-
- Posts: 2025
- Joined: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:18 pm
- Location: Swindon, Wilts
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
Id be turning that boost down to a bar (14.7 psi) unless u got better injectors and a steel head gasket.
-
- Posts: 91
- Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:28 pm
- Location: Hertfordshire
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
Ahh maybe that was my mistake I have been running it between 15 and 16 psi ] will turn it down see she's happier
-
- Posts: 91
- Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:28 pm
- Location: Hertfordshire
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
Turned the boost down to 14psi and seems a lot happier!
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible loss of performance, Mk2 rev2 Turbo
TheCombover wrote:Turned the boost down to 14psi and seems a lot happier!
Good to hear buddy ... it could be hot ambient temps plus turbo being stressed at 16psi (producing a hot charge) coursing low performance .. anyhoo glad its sorted