blacrat00

Hi i need some help wiyh my sti , if anyone got some knowledge , running rough until warm, and need help setting up boost controller..

JJ

V4JDMSTi

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Mr Clutch in Chelmsford

Xtreme Scoobies in Boreham

Mocom Racing in Harlow

Any of the above should be able to help you out

blacrat00

thanks, i been few places, but know about cars and selling parts but not subarus, i want to check all my pipes in right place

V4JDMSTi

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with these it really is worth getting them checked over by someone in the know. if they're not set up right then they will go bang over time. not cheap to rebuild either. any of the above should easily be able to sort you out fella

blacrat00

just had a rebuild, stll running in, but had a boost controller fitted, and don seem right, mr clutch knows about piping?
i just wana put another sti next to mine to check the plumbing , the rebuild was 4500 grande

Nate

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4500000

blacrat00

i know, its got all uprated parts, hks cams, roger clarke static oil pump, forged pistons too much to list, i didnt do it, lol
inly just got to 59k

e6graham

hello mate pop it down 2morrow and ill check it out for you

( mr clutch )

blacrat00

Cheers matey what mr clutch are you, i just found a great big hole in the intercooler pipe,,

could that affect it, its seems like been there for yonks, its a front mounter icooler. and radiator fans been slashing it


JJ

GeorgeM

had an intercooler pipe come off once, engine would only idle,
cut out if you tried to accelerate, so - yes it will affect it

GeorgeM

Spec'c'57

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They are chelmsford,

Yes the big hole WILL affect it no end. you wont get any boost.

V4JDMSTi

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no boost, massive over fuelling as a result and the odd flame if the system is hot.

blacrat00

right fixed pipe chemical metal.... all back together, still boosting at 18psi, then cutting out,,, im sure this guys wired the boost controller up wrong, aaaaaah

jj
im in Romford

Cornelius

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Does it feel like you're hitting a brick wall?

Has the ECU been remapped? a standard ECU runs at around 1.1 Bar, and you're getting 1.25bar so could be hitting the fuel cut limit.

Boost controllers can be dangerous things if not set up correctly

blacrat00

feel like hitting me head against a wall.
in first gear cant floor it or go past 4000 revs just stops and goes.
all alarms beeping etc, turn to low boost its ok but gutless,

FLAT ERIC

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If you spent £4.5k on a rebuild who refitted the engine & did the front mount so that the fan could hit the pipe? Same one that may or may not have fitted the boost controller properly?

To spend that amount on a rebuild & then chance it with hit & miss fitting of other bits is a bit risky to say the least.

To avoid a major failure of your new engine you need to back off the loud pedal & get it to someone that knows. Sooner rather than later.

blacrat00

AS i said, iv not spent a penny on the car, except the boost controller,
the car was done before me, roger clarke, and TDI lakeside thurrock, has new cams and crank pistons the lot and a rolling road report, all i wanted the boost controller for was to time the turbo, and check volts etc,,,,
the pipe touching the radiator fan is cos the guy that fitted the turbo timer moved all the pipes and cocked it up,,
i dont drive mad any way cos of my JOB,,,,,,,,,

guy that fitted timer has done a runner, lol

Cornelius

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You're running too much boost! you should get someone like Mocom to check it out so it runs at safe levels

FLAT ERIC

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^ What he says ^

Too much boost will wreck all those expensive bits that RCM fitted. Get it sorted & then you may be able to safely catch up with your runner & get a refund on the timer.

WRX_Dazza

If you just bought the car, do yourself a big favour.

get a cambelt change and service, and then get the problems diagnosed at the same time.

might save you £4,500 so its money well spent IMHO

Good luck

blacrat00

Hi guys back in uk,
Found ot what problem was, the **** who put on the air filter didnt realise that the airfilter instructions were still in the filter, it was blocking the pipe, as of the too much boost, the altitude meter was not set and was giving a reading of 4 psi too much, iv got the altitude thing re set to 0000 on tickover, now the boost reading i get is PEAK 9.7psi is that ok???
as for the cam belt, the car is still running in really appreciate your comments,, guys,, cars running lovely

JJ

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Always read the manual. doh, but

blacrat00

manual was in japanese, lol, i just took it to the sushi bar in lakeside thurrock,

i would like to say a big thank you too.. Foo Kin the chef
JJ

t7srt

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Thats worrying, Leaving the instruction in the air filter,,,,I'd question his skills and never use him again, I'm amazed it didnt suck it through the turbo inlet,

Just realised it an early sti so will have a mesh on the maf

blacrat00

Yes mate your right thats what it was stuck against,
i only been in uk for few months dont relly know anybody, took to local garage he had 4 subarus himself,,
im gona try and ask jolly to give it a little look over, even tho its running like a dream now,,
jj