Basically i've just got an engine running that hasnt run for a long time. The car was originally taken off the road years ago due to gearbox issues.
Everything's fine and all runs (on MFI). It even just passed an MOT with a little CO adjustment
It's fitted with a standard ECU (Just to get it mobile) but i've already got a -31 actuator fitted in readiness for the chip.
The car has a reluctance to boost up (I'm being careful not to go above half a bar because of the standard ECU) and i put this down to the standard ECU.
I fitted a Superchipped ECU from my other RST, and the engine struggled to come on boost even more!
Question is, does it just need a good set up with a chip and the -31, or is there likely to be something else amiss? I'm trying to sort it so i dont go for a set up just to be told "This is knackered or thats knackered"
Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

I would start with giving it a full service if its been stood for years

 

could be the timing. dizzy and points will probably also be well corroded after being stood for a long time. as said a service would probably do it the world of good.

i'd do the oil and filter, plugs, dizzy cap and rotor arm, coolant ; and make sure you run a tank of fresh petrol through it before you give it any proper right foot.

 

Sorry guys, not enough info from me

Engine has been stripped, checked and rebuilt with new bits where necessary by me and is mechanically sound. Sweet as a nut on tickover!
Ive transplanted it into another car along with the loom.
Petrol tank, fuel filter, fuel pump and even the fuel lines are brand new.
I might give the distributor a shot next...

Cheers for suggestions

 

timing first then.
they always slip out and mess up over time.