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    Turbo upgrade - "Budget" no longer applicable

    Airfilter box out. Figuring out tubing routing. Definately needs some cleaning.
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    Turbo upgrade - "Budget" no longer applicable

    I have been dodging that question because I actually don't know. All I know is that they are made to order for TTS by JEP, are forged and low comp for F/A (also confirmed by a JEP rep I talked with, which recommended the TTS route in the first place ) But actual CR? Seems to be proprietary info
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    Turbo upgrade - "Budget" no longer applicable

    Yes, good point. I'm buying TTS well proven proprietary design forged pistons used in their stage 3 supercharger kit.s Made by JE Pistons and "way lower" than their off the shelf 10.1 to 1
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    Turbo upgrade - "Budget" no longer applicable

    New camchain fitted. And just spent a fortune on low comp pistons and all parts needed to do a proper piston change job. I'm starting to realise what beast I have woken.
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    Turbo upgrade - "Budget" no longer applicable

    I will never use the words "turbo" "rocket" and "budget" in the same sentence again. Nope
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    The incredible response and support I received during this ordeal speaks volumes. Giving up has never been an alternativ, but you fellows made the process a hell of a lot less frustrating. I feel priviliged to be part of this community. Thanks. PS! I will be even more of a pain when I get...
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    I finally got the fresh from factory HT Lead kit. Fitted with new coils. The old beast never was very keen on starting at 0 degrees Celcius ambient and near 100% humidity, as were the condidions today. And nothing of the 1000's worth of hardware I have thrown at it over the last months have...
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    Good vacuum readings on all 3 TB's. No leak between the head and the 4-way connector. But yes, I have sprayed starter gas both in and around the TB's. The MAP sensor is not fed any vacuum, I have measured. Near zero vacuum in the hose feeding the MAP sensor. And there is the problem. That, and...
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    It could very well have been the problem. Been off with the head and front engine covers twice to check. Started a thread in another R3 resource specifically addressing cam gear position and got thumbs up. Finally got a precision compression gauge to be sure valve movements were correct...
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    I did change the gears, but I can't see how I could get the very good compression readings that I do if the sprockets were off.
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    I have a custom setup with high voltage coils and carbon HT leads (oe spade connectors are long gone) that is correctly routed. But I will revert to stock setup simply because I cannot eliminate ignition as a problem source.
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    Update: All elastomers exposed to vacuum replaced with new OE. Measured vacuum in the MAP sensor hose: Near atmospheric. The only remaining part is the 4-way connector which I have coated with epoxy and pressure tested under water. However unlikely (to me) it must be leaking somehow. Also...
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    I have done the fuel rail over bucket and crank test. All injectors gave a good and seemingly even spray pattern in turn as I cranked. I have also managed to measure vacuum going into the MAP sensor reliable. The MAP readings are correct, close to atmospheric. However unlikely it seems that the...
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    I believe you refer to a picture of a very temporary test setup where I used 3 tees. in the absence of a proper aftermarket 4 way/x. That was just a test to see if the 4-way connector was leaking.
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    RESOLVED: 3 weeks troubleshooting, still stuck

    Ordrered OE 4way connector and in parallel a garden micro drip 4-way connector. Will fit whichever comes first. Fuel pressure OK. 43 psi when primed, slowly drops to 41, then 43 steady on idle.
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