Greddy Profec B II Installed
Not too bad to do thanks to RiceKiller and others. Did not try to adjust anything yet as I am waiting on my upgraded waste gate from turbochargers.com.
All went well used the right upper ECM bolt for the solenoid to hang on. Fishing through the grommet was OK, just kept making the hole bigger, silicone it back in liberally. Hook up was not bad. (com) to waste gate, (no) to front of turbo. Capped both lines with a screw, and silicone on top ( before you say it, silicone does not stick to rubber too well and will come out if needed). Source from rear of turbo, t'd into that line. The only problem is the stock source is bigger than the Greddy source. I used the y they supplied and wrapped Teflon tape around it till is was snug then zip tied it tight in the original connection, using the left over outlet for the Greddy source. Will keep an eye on this though.
With unit off just acting as a boost gage it does spike out at times, WOT it will hold 19 1st to 2nd on my auto stick. I think all these readings are bogus until I get the new waste gate though. All in all not bad. I am in no hurry to do the waste gate as that sure looks like work. But as soon as it shows it will be in. It is set to 13# so should be able to get good boost readings once it is installed.
I have it mounted in a unique position right under the inspection and emissions sticker, dumb luck really. Used loom because it looked like is was going to be out on the dash a bit. Well there is rubber between the dash and windshield and with all in the loom it wedges right tight into the windshield, dash rubber. Does not go anywhere and looks good. I did not want it low in the pocket below the stereo, and could not find a way to mount it on the sun visor clean.
So this was my morning and now its time to go for a scoot ride...........
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