How the Hell is everybody?

[Mr3GTP]

Been a while, life's been crazy. Hope everyone has been alright, and their projects are done or are moving along well.

 

The Tempo is running, though with the old M62 setup. Putting the M90 on will require a custom rad and new intercooler, and that coin was already spoken for. Seems tight & solid, and throttle response is great.

 

One little 'bug', though. At anything more than 3/4 throttle (about 3, 3.5 psi) it 'chokes out' and loses power. Doesn't seem to be leaning out according to the A/F meter.

 

Only differences this year are the fresh motor, header, 2.5" exhaust with no cat & a turbo muffler, and EGR disconnected. I've also unplugged the IAC because the idle would surge from 900 to 1900 on a whim.

 

Should I try a check valve to isolate the MAP sensor from boost? This fucker feels strong (compared to last year), pulls decent even in 5th. Can't wait to get it running right, strengthen the motor mounts, and get it to the track.

 

After I get a few runs in, a bigger crank pulley is going on. I know I can get more pressure out of this blower, but first I want to see how much difference the header, cam, and short-ratio trans is going to make.