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Big install, how much boost fluid do I need?

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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Big install, how much boost fluid do I need?

not really but I need to know if I'm missing anything to swap turbos, and install down and up pipes.

I have:
up pipe gaskets both ends
down pipe gaskets both ends
turbo gaskets
2 CEL fixes

Is there anything I'm missing? (besides tools etc..)
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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cant forget about them muffler bearings. and one of the most important things that people forget is hooking the flux capicator back up. i hope you have fun. i know i did.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by topnotchwrx
cant forget about them muffler bearings. and one of the most important things that people forget is hooking the flux capicator back up. i hope you have fun. i know i did.
I'll probly re-pack those at the same time. I just hope we don't get too drunk before we finish.
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Do you have the usual upgraded injectors and fuel pump to go with the new turbo? What are you doing for engine management?

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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Do you have the usual upgraded injectors and fuel pump to go with the new turbo? What are you doing for engine management?

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not yet but I will down the line, I plan on getting a turbo xs utech.

Should I hold off until I get the injectors/pump and EM?
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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not yet but I will down the line, I plan on getting a turbo xs utech.

Should I hold off until I get the injectors/pump and EM?
Most definitely yes. Do it right the first time and just wait.

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mmboost
Most definitely yes. Do it right the first time and just wait.

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how bad would it be to do it anyways?
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it could be very, very bad.....you will starve your engine of fuel, and could potentially burn up your piston rings, or even worse, throw a valve.....I would wait....because unless you drove your car like grandma, and stayed OUT of boost all the time.....you will need bigger injectors/ fuel pump.

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yea, injectors and fuel pump are a must. Oh and when i did my install i lost a lot of coolant so when you get it started back up, you should bleed your coolant lines if you lost a lot of coolant in the process of changing your turbo to eliminate the air bubbles in your coolant lines. And you should also upgrade your spark plugs NGK iridiums are a good choice.

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GotBoost?
it could be very, very bad.....you will starve your engine of fuel, and could potentially burn up your piston rings, or even worse, throw a valve.....I would wait....because unless you drove your car like grandma, and stayed OUT of boost all the time.....you will need bigger injectors/ fuel pump.

-Ted
I was told as long as I turn the boost to around 13psi I should be fine.

But im a total greenie when it comes to stuff like this.

BTW its a stock sti vf-39 turbo, if that makes a difference.

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