just finished installing turbo
 

ok i just got back from my test drive with my new set-up.
the set-up is:
saab t3 turbo
autofucked manifold
type s bov
cca 6" fmic
dsm 450's
vafc set at -36 across except for the idle is set at -26
boost and a/f guage
open DP

the problem is (besides the noise) i can hear the turbo spool but the guage only shows 2 psi of boost max. so somethign isn't right. i was thinking either i have a leak in my pipes or the wastegate is set too low.
last time i had my old set up on my car i had somebody mess with my timeing could that be a problem? could it be too much fuel?
i also got a CEL on the way home but haven't checked it yet, i'll do that in the morning.
any suggestions?

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

suggestions
a. loose the vafc
b. what timing did you friend mess with (cam or ignition)
..and yes timing could affect it
c. dont drive your car untill you check the cel
d. the cel is proll low oil pressure
e. maybe a vacumm/ boost leak

just what i can think of off the top of my head

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

he messed with the ignition timing. i have around 20 vac when at idle. i am just waiting on the cash to go uber ;)

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

want to sell the vafc???

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

once i get my ecu chipped and my conversion harness i will.

lol, when i first looked at your post i thought it said "what the hell is vafc???"

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

just checked the codes and it's throwing a 71,72, and 73. so basically my #1,2 and 3 cylinders are misfiring. i have a friend coming over in a bit to do my timing so i hope that fixes it and i can finally see boost
::fingers crossed::

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

acutally when we did bermenators install with the saab t3 he took it for a spin and with the stock wastegate setting it only hit like 2-3psi, boost controller fixed that right away, saabs have the threaded actuator arm though, try messing with that and see if it will bring it up a few psi

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

do i make it longer for more boost?

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

No, shorter

Re:just finished installing turbo
 

i have a manual boost controller sitting here so i'll try that first.