But only for those ODBII folks correct?
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Correct, at this point there is no real mechanism to capitalize on the open/closed loop extra rich fueling with the OBDI trucks. The way I know of people getting around that is like CDan did with his TRD SC, he put in a meth injection system, but not just for cooling the intake charge, he is injecting enough methanol to actually increase the fuel mixture. The only problem with this is you have to be very cognizant of your meth tank, if it runs empty and you are going around in boost you could have a potential problem.
alia176
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I was looking at the Safari Turbo kit pics in another thread and noticed that a York could not live in that engine due to the large hose. Is that even a remote possibility with this turbo setup?
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It is something we are trying to make work. Can't say absolutely that it will or won't but the plan is to make it so it will work.
Is there a layaway plan for this setup? 
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I need to repower my 80 so I'm interested. It's this or a LS swap.
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I don't even have a OBDII Cruiser, but if this kit comes out and works as descibed with option to upgrade later for more power, I'm buying a kit.
I'll get a 95 or later model sonetime anyway
I'll get a 95 or later model sonetime anyway
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I tore off my muffler in Death Valley and am starting replacement. I am going to be buying on of these kits when/if they are available so please remind me if I should start going 3" on everything and I am confused about whether or not we are going to be deleting the cats.
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Fingers crossed this gets done soon!
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Fingers crossed this gets done soon!
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Your sig shows you live in Ca. Can't imagine you would get by without a cat. your smog cops would be all over you
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The concern with going with a completely free flowing exhaust is that the lack of back pressure allows the turbo to spool faster and to higher boost levels. Normally that is a good thing, but we want to try and limit boost since this is the stock computer so the plan is to make it work with a close to stock system. Anyone that wants to run a bigger exhaust, no cats, straight through mufflers would have to be willing to take the risks associated with it.
A ton of CA counties do not require smog inspection (more then half I think). Of course most the residents do not live in those counties. No smog where I live.Your sig shows you live in Ca. Can't imagine you would get by without a cat. your smog cops would be all over you
Ok thanks. Hmm how brave am I
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What is the recommended exhaust system for this turbo other than OEM? I'm still running my EMS exhaust. But as it continues to deteriate I'll need to go a different direction at some point. I can't see myself going back to OEM. Based on cost, routing under the frame, restriction, etc....
What is the recommended exhaust system for this turbo other than OEM? I'm still running my EMS exhaust. But as it continues to deteriate I'll need to go a different direction at some point. I can't see myself going back to OEM. Based on cost, routing under the frame, restriction, etc....
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I am just trying to keep the variables as close as possible, a 3" free flowing exhaust probably wouldn't make that much difference sine it isn't like we are maxing out the turbo and will have huge back pressure. But imagine trying to sell cargo barriers if everyone had a different roofline or different mounting points. lol.
So I would probably stick to 2.5" I guess 3" might be ok, cats and a decent muffler. Remember that a turbo will actually help quiet the exhaust down as well so you shouldn't have to go crazy with a huge muffler or a resonator.
So I would probably stick to 2.5" I guess 3" might be ok, cats and a decent muffler. Remember that a turbo will actually help quiet the exhaust down as well so you shouldn't have to go crazy with a huge muffler or a resonator.
How long would it take to uninstall and reinstall this turbo kit at home for ca smog? Maybe not remove every component, but enough to pass visual inspection and the sniffer/ obd2 readiness. I'm comparing this to a rear mounted turbo, which would be much easier to revert to stock every 2 years.
Having installed and uninstalled a turbo kit 3 times in the space of a month or so, my thoughts.
I'm assuming this will be a logical and well designed kit (not a haphazard mess like mine). By the third time, I could get the whole shebang off the truck in under an hour. Then add in the time to install your stock y-pipe and gaskets. Assuming this kit will have a "J-pipe" off the stock exhaust manifolds, I think it would be even faster. You will need to buy a plug to plug the oil return hole in your oil pan when the turbo is off the truck.
Not as easy as a rear mount, but should easily be doable for emissions testing.
I'm assuming this will be a logical and well designed kit (not a haphazard mess like mine). By the third time, I could get the whole shebang off the truck in under an hour. Then add in the time to install your stock y-pipe and gaskets. Assuming this kit will have a "J-pipe" off the stock exhaust manifolds, I think it would be even faster. You will need to buy a plug to plug the oil return hole in your oil pan when the turbo is off the truck.
Not as easy as a rear mount, but should easily be doable for emissions testing.
This is a bit off-topic. I'm running 35" tires on stock gearing. Is re-gearing still needed when increasing the HP & Torque if I went with this turbo set-up?
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
Does it come with any sort of provisions for NOS? Because I need two of the big bottles, Harry. And I need them by tonight
So is this ready yet? I have some inheritance money to burn!!
I'm ready for somebody to start testing. I'm not ready to be the pioneer, but I really want this to work.
