my mates rs turbo seems really slow its running 16psi but just doesn't seem quick enough its as if its holding back all the time any ideas the boost is comming in ok co2 % is at 2.5 % and timing set at 12dg btdc.

 

suerly standard timing isnt good for 16psi

 

was told 12-14 degress when i asked the other day

 

any more advise anyone

 

anymore specs mate?
standard intercooler/radiator?
just wondering cus mine only runs 12psi on the standard cooler but after alot of abuse it will start holding back quite a bit.

 

how did you set the timing did you disconect the pipe that goes to the ecu from the inlet manifold ? i would say 14 degrees advance and run shell v-power if you use normal unleaded it will det and the knock sensor will retard your timing

 

ok i use bp performance (super unleaded 97 ron) the timing was set by disconnecting the advance hose that goes to the ecu. the car is running 16 psi with stage two turbo std cooler chipped ecu -31 actuator scorpion exhaust singal box.

 

Scorpions are restrictive on RS Turbo's, also it's probably not a good idea to run 16psi ont he standard cooler, I should imagine that the act's will be in the 50's if not higher which will affect the performance. The stage 2 turbo will provide some lag, but once spinning up it should be a bit of a tourqe steering monster.

 

yeh it has alot of torque steer it is on light weight motorsports wheels. it was set on 16psi when it was set up was just tild it needed a intercooler. its not my car its a mates its just i drove it and i think my girlfriends 1.6 feista could keep with it thats how bad it seems.

 

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