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Old 11-07-2004, 02:44 AM
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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.
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Old 11-07-2004, 03:33 AM
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he messed with the ignition timing. i have around 20 vac when at idle. i am just waiting on the cash to go uber
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Old 11-07-2004, 11:01 AM
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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"
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Old 11-07-2004, 06:35 PM
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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::
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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
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Old 11-07-2004, 09:29 PM
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do i make it longer for more boost?
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No, shorter
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Old 11-07-2004, 11:27 PM
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i have a manual boost controller sitting here so i'll try that first.
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