Did turbonetics ever fix the problems with their ST kit?
Originally Posted by taurran
This is not necessarily correct. The MAF sensor is capable of determining boost is present by metering air flow and regulating based on changes in voltage. The ECU can in turn make adjustments to ignition timing, which in turn will alleviate detonation on or even under slightly lean conditions which may cause detonation. Fuel is only one part of the equation when it comes to tuning, and adjustments may be made in other areas such as ignition timing.
If you've modified the kit at all, it's recommended to go with a tunable EMS (the reflash was programmed for a stock vehicle with the kit), but always verify the reflash tune by running on the dyno.
If you've modified the kit at all, it's recommended to go with a tunable EMS (the reflash was programmed for a stock vehicle with the kit), but always verify the reflash tune by running on the dyno.
Yeah. I stand somewhat corrected as there is indication that the MAF can detect boost (any postive air pressure) as my car did freak out and go into limp mode whilst racing a SVT Cobra on a freeway prior to me getting the EU.
None-the-less, the ECU wasn't capable, as it seemed, to pull enough timing to prevent the detonation. The biggest factor for me, as I'm sure with other people, is having an EMS that can scale the fuel needed to prevent detonation while keeping the timing relatively the same.
As evidence of this, I used to go to a gas station and fill-up on 110 octane to prevent detonation when I knew I was gonna go out and have some fun. Fuel was the biggest factor.
Originally Posted by taurran
So what's your point for bashing him? (about the water lines at least)
FYI the water cooling lines are in no way required to safely run that turbo, that's why the kit isn't sold with them. You can run it all day with just the oil cooled bearing housing despite having the ports and channels for water cooling, it's just there for added peice of mind and overall longevity of the turbo.
Whether you choose to add the water lines or not is your own choice, perhaps you didn't tell him you wanted to spend the extra money on the lines and fittings before the car went in.
FYI the water cooling lines are in no way required to safely run that turbo, that's why the kit isn't sold with them. You can run it all day with just the oil cooled bearing housing despite having the ports and channels for water cooling, it's just there for added peice of mind and overall longevity of the turbo.
Whether you choose to add the water lines or not is your own choice, perhaps you didn't tell him you wanted to spend the extra money on the lines and fittings before the car went in.
Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
Oh ya, deff not important. 
Im done here.
Good luck to the OP
Im done here.
Good luck to the OP
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Originally Posted by Silver_Z33
From what ive read it seems like they back their customers pretty well. Ed seems like he's pretty willing to help out people too if something goes wrong and its in his power to do so, ya know, as long as he's not lied too and screwed around by people who bought used kits and wanted free parts lol.
good luck OP
The only problem I have had with the TN kit is the AC line. They should be longer. I rapped the hell out of mine and it lasted about 2 months at least summer is almost over. This winter when I'm going to build my bottom end I plan on getting a custom line made to take care of the problem.. Other than that I like the kit..
Originally Posted by Ed 718
Frankie that is exactly what we are working on right now as I type a longer better A/C line will be finished shorty.
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Ed did you guys get that better A/c line done yet? lemme knowwww i wan to order my kit and i finally have enough money lol i can always get the better a/c line after right if the one i order happens to have the old line right?
Please shoot me a PM on how much you charge for this service. I think I only need it about 6" longer than whats in the TN kit.
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I almost chickened out and used the money as down payment for an 08' but i grew some ***** and ordered my ST kit, im gonna have it installed over the winter, i already cant wait until spring lol
