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Downstream usually means between turbo and throttle body --- look for a loose hose connection or defective hose. Double check the PCV hose to the...

You want a bigger turbo, forget the AP canned tunes --- you need a custom AP tune, and I don't believe there's anyone out there doing them...

Not dead, just not good enough to prevent oil seepage due to crankcase pressure. As I understand turbo seals, they aren't true seals, like our...

Spouse tells me there was a "big" puff of black smoke when it went. Minimal smoke otherwise. Used about a qt every 1K or so, but not past the...

I also post on the european forum, MiniTorque. I had a turbo guru tell me that when crankcase pressure built up, probably from the blown piston...

As I posted when I started this thread --- I was at the drag strip and it was performing pretty good until halfway thru the 2nd run, when it let...

I made a mistake by choosing 10.5:1CR pistons for 30psi boost --- I admit it, and take full responsibility for blowing up my engine. It was a hell...

Thanx for the good thoughts. Probably not gonna be much demand for an upgraded upper mount. Without a big dia. pipe and lotsa torque, who's gonna...

Had a hell of a time finding this thread --- forum admin must have changed the "garage" structure, 'cause I couldn't get here from my "user CP"...

Nope! No play. When you check someone else's pivot arm, make sure they don't have the same mfg/model turbo you have. I've heard there are some...

If your turbo guy is the same guy who sold you the MAF delete tune, I'd be doubtful of his description of how things work. Your turbo is obviously...

Here's some pics of wastegates, both '07 MCS and Garrett GTX2860R. The 1st two are OEM, both shown in the closed position --- I don't have a...

I'm using an adjustable external BOV (or DV), by TurboSmart, and it's cranked up about as tight as it can get without using the supplied washers....

Couple posts ago, you indicated the MAF was going back in. I'm hoping you were able to get it reinstalled, and JZW is doing a more conventional...

Have you checked out the Sierra Nevada Mini Cooper car club? I'm a member but don't recognize your car from the garage pic. 'Course my memory is...

Here's a link to the type of adapter I use --- http://altaperformance.com/i-14007154-boost-port-adapter-for-r56-turbo-engine.html --- mounts...

Maybe someday ---

I gotta check this forum more often --- I missed a lot of opportunity for comments. I'll probably overlook a couple in this single reply. 1st,...

There's a difference between the indication you get when rotating tires and actual low pressure. True "low pressure" indication will be an image...