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Old 05-03-08, 06:26 PM   #77
joshoisasleep
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That turbo should be about right for your engine. A bigger turbo would only make less heat because it won't be doing anything for a bigger percentage of the time.
it whines when idling...? Not much but a bit.

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It's possible that the extra boost is fooling your fuel pump into putting out much more fuel and power than you expect.
I don't think that's it. It's more powerful than before but it's not immense. I know at least that it's got a LOT more in it than what I'm getting now, because when I had the problem with those little hoses on the IP popping off it got a ridiculous amount more power.

The best sign that I have of the EGT temps is when I occasionally hop out and put my hand next to the exhaust pipe where it is visible near the front tire. I think I've read on here of people seeing it glow... mine never seems all that hot even when coolant temps are high.

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get an EGT gauge and see what it reads.
I had my dad personally ship something to this country like 3 months ago and it just arrived... unless I can find a dealer I think I'm out of luck for at least 10 days of driving until I get to Bolivia.


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