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wastegate is probably hitting the downpipe, not opening fully, meaning the exhaust gasses cant escape and so overboosting.

fitting a 3" downpipe should still be boost controllable via a MBC

never EVER use non genuine gaskets, do it once and do it properly.

if the turbo to downpipe gasket blows then you're in the position of removing the downpipe again, awkward bolt positions.. potentially shearing bolts, wasting time. whats the point?

2nd hand exhaust, potentially full of the previous owners failed engined deposits? coolant/oil....

maybe it will burn off in time

nice, bet you notice a huge difference.

i have both, both have pro's and cons..

id rather have the 3sgte though. personal preference and all that...

I personally dont think the 2GRFE is all that, I currently have one and im having some major issues with it.

The quality doesnt seem to be the best... Toyota/Lexus have done better imo

its for idle speed control valve

vacuum.

what clutch do you have in there now?

yeah it said: "Save the 'NA tuning isn't worth it, swap a turbo in' speeches, I know that, this is purely academic" which i didnt comment on :thumleft: anyway ill refrain from giving you advice, even though ive lots of knowledge and experience on the subject, but i summed it up in my last...

edit. leave the loser to it

edit. leave the loser to it

My cc is above the engine. Even in the other weeks high temps of 27°c. My charge cooler coolant temps were still in the mid 30s and the core was cool to touch. It's all about lagging and keeping the heat in the turbo and the heat out of the cc core. Blankets, lagging and fans work wonders

I just shimmed it with the original under bucket shims, they are uk cams from a standard 3sge

The water lines are indeed hooked up as per Tial recommendations/design, and all seems fine so far.

no idea if thor are bust tbh, I don't really keep up to date with that sort of thing. I've had good experiences with Jamie Lumley @ Evotune in Durham, he's mapped a few big power 3sgte's on power FC so knows what he's doing. what is your current engine spec? cp 86mms 9.0:1 850s K+N tial 38mm wasteg...

Thanks ill speak with AET

im not too sure on RS tuning as heard mixed reviews

Rob - East Coast Imports wrote:where are you based? that may be a start.

I can chime in with saying, having seen a map done by THOR, I wouldn't let them program my tomtom, never mind an ECU

im oop north/ leeds. but like i say ill go anywhere

also... i wouldnt let thor map my a-z.

theyre bust anyway arnt they?

whos a good mapper for the Apexi pfc, I dont mind travelling

ive tried ryan g @ 2bar , he just seems too busy to get hold of

looks silly, so does that dangling thing

yes on lesser cars, also tried various toyos. people rave about them and they are "great for the price", but they know no different. Try a proper premium tyre and never look back. You see it all the time, people spent thousands on bodykits, bolt on engine mods, paintwork, but for some reas...

black, round, legal & cheap, job done.