slaphappyjacko
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- Oct 30, 2009
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I just got a Turbonetics manual boost controller. I have only turned the knob up three clicks and am hitting 15+ psi. My TT chip is good for 18 psi.
It is 64 degrees outside and humid.
I eased on the throttle up to full boost (WAY faster now) and had no problem. When I mashed it hard getting on the highway, there was a single loud pop and the car lost power for a second. It scared the crap out of me and I lifted immediately. I don't know what detonation sounds like, but I was sure that's what it was.
When I gently gave it gas (with fingers crossed,) it was right back to normal.
The scanmaster showed 0.0 knock retard, my O2 readings at WOT are 800+ and my fuel pressure is fine. I also have an old audible knock detector. It didn't do anything either, but it may not do anything anyway.
I drove around a while, and there was no sign of anything wrong. No new ticks, knocks or smoke from the tail pipe.
It would boost up to 10+ psi without issue. I mashed it again and watched the boost. Never went over 16 psi and it popped again (one loud pop.) Still 0.0 on the retard.
I decided to go home.
The scanmaster is working. Recall showed 785 O2 and 2.3 retard (happened when I was coming off the throttle at low speed and under 13 psi.)
It seems like as loud as this pop was, if it was inside the engine, I would have been towed home.
Can a hose "pop" and stay on?
The connection at the throttle body is suspect. I would just tighten it up and move on with life, but I worry that it is something more serious.
It was really loud and scary.
If you REALLY want a thrill when you are driving these cars, try doing it when you are poor. Seriously...Every tick and click is a heart stopper.
It is 64 degrees outside and humid.
I eased on the throttle up to full boost (WAY faster now) and had no problem. When I mashed it hard getting on the highway, there was a single loud pop and the car lost power for a second. It scared the crap out of me and I lifted immediately. I don't know what detonation sounds like, but I was sure that's what it was.
When I gently gave it gas (with fingers crossed,) it was right back to normal.
The scanmaster showed 0.0 knock retard, my O2 readings at WOT are 800+ and my fuel pressure is fine. I also have an old audible knock detector. It didn't do anything either, but it may not do anything anyway.
I drove around a while, and there was no sign of anything wrong. No new ticks, knocks or smoke from the tail pipe.
It would boost up to 10+ psi without issue. I mashed it again and watched the boost. Never went over 16 psi and it popped again (one loud pop.) Still 0.0 on the retard.
I decided to go home.
The scanmaster is working. Recall showed 785 O2 and 2.3 retard (happened when I was coming off the throttle at low speed and under 13 psi.)
It seems like as loud as this pop was, if it was inside the engine, I would have been towed home.
Can a hose "pop" and stay on?
The connection at the throttle body is suspect. I would just tighten it up and move on with life, but I worry that it is something more serious.
It was really loud and scary.
If you REALLY want a thrill when you are driving these cars, try doing it when you are poor. Seriously...Every tick and click is a heart stopper.