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Well Thanks Philip & everyone else. This not my first turbo car. But I am greatful to learn some of the weeker point to this motor. I am aware of the smaller con rods, which can be this motors death. I am still trying to learn the limits of the ignition sys and fuel sys. Am looking to upgrade both. I have been doing alot of looking for aftermarket parts. Not too many suppliers... But I have found a few. Now the head gasket was "supposed to " of been done. who knows for sure. Timming belt should of been too(but I plan to replace anyway) I do question this. I am just shocked that someone did not replace or repair the normal bad wireing harness. I have replaced some already, but there are still more to do(this is first before any exaust or boost increase) I will besure to put a real boost gauge too. I previously owned an 89 Conquest TSI and I did learn that those gauges are not acurate at all. My factory gauge said 8-9 the actual was 13psi. Sure do miss that car.....
Basically I was not trying to sound like some kid who just wanted to max out the boost that the turbo can push. I was really trying to learn at what point do things on these motors start to break, so that I can stay under in a safe region. I'll do upgrades to save my ass but want to learn what breaks and where.
Thanks everyone,
Rich
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